Chess Ultra

Introducing Chess Ultra; the most breathtaking chess game ever made. Experience stunning 4K visuals, seamless online multiplayer, Grandmaster approved AI and full VR compatibility.

Chess Ultra is a strategy, chess and indie game developed and published by Ripstone.
Released on June 21st 2017 is available only on Windows in 8 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Dutch, Russian and Portuguese - Brazil.

It has received 2,077 reviews of which 1,552 were positive and 525 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. 😊

The game is currently priced at 12.99€ on Steam.

The Steam community has classified Chess Ultra into these genres:

Strategy Chess Indie Tabletop Board Game Simulation Multiplayer VR Casual Sports Psychological Horror

Media & Screenshots

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Requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

Windows

OS *: Windows Vista
Processor: 2.0 GHz Dual Core
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA Geforce GTS 450 or AMD Radeon HD 6750
DirectX: Version 11
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 12 GB available space
VR Support: SteamVR or Oculus PC
Additional Notes: This will ensure the game will run at 1080p at 30fps. These specifications do not reflect VR, see Recommended Requirements for more details

Reviews

Explore reviews from Steam users sharing their experiences and what they love about the game.

Jan. 2025

I mean... chess is a fantastic game, it always has been for generations of humans, and Chess Ultra does it justice with its beautiful graphics. Playing it is very immersive, I love the music tracks, the backgrounds, and the atmosphere is very immersive, relaxing and elegant—something I never thought I'd be saying about a chess video game. The variety of chess sets is a nice touch, especially the beautifully rendered Isle of Lewis pieces (how I have always longed to own a set of those...) I appreciate the inclusion of ELOs, however, I’m very disappointed by the lack of detailed statistics, like post-game reports highlighting your blunders and suggesting improved moves you could have made. As a result, I don’t feel like this game offers much in terms of improving your chess skills and improving your game, unlike Chess.com, which remains my favorite platform for virtual chess. In that sense, and the fact that the online multiplayer is no longer available, Chess Ultra feels like a missed opportunity for me. Although I would still recommend it for seasoned chess players who don't really care about improving their game, it's a very enjoyable way to play chess by yourself. However, it offers very little for novices who want to improve, or absolute beginners who want to learn how to play.

Dec. 2024

I like the different skill levels, that after the game is over you can go back in time and make a different move, nice mood and music.

Sept. 2024

I really like this game but i wish there were more boards and rooms to play in without purchasing them. also ive noticed a few issues in the time ive played, one significant thing being that you cant even complete all of the puzzles. the third mate in 5 challenge is impossible to do in 5 moves. Ive given the same setup to a chess engine and the closest checkmate is in 6 moves. i also wish there were a way to have the game give you hints for those puzzles because otherwise you have to use a third party engine or something to get help with puzzles that you cant figure out.

Sept. 2024

A must buy if you're a chess fan. The music, graphics and gameplay is all excellent.

Aug. 2024

Great for newbies! I just learned how to play recently and this has been awesome for my sister and I to play together long distance. Beautiful graphic, and lots of fun options. One Giant Complaint: I mainly use my Steam Deck though and it is GODAWFUL trying to delete the used Single Game slots. Can you for the love of the Queen please make this easier? If you don't poke the teeny-tiny itsy bitsy stinkin trash can in the corner **just right** it re-opens the old game, then you have to back track a bunch of steps to get back to that screen... and then you gotta try it all over again!!! Please please please please please please please please fix this and consider adding mores Single Game slots. I don't know why this is limited to begin with.

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12.99€

7.2

1,552

525

Online players

Developer

Ripstone

Publisher

Ripstone

Release 21 Jun 2017

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