Chess, the way it's meant to be played: at a table, face to face.
Chess XR brings your chess games into your room or takes you somewhere far more dramatic. Play on the real chessboard in front of you, or step into a hand-crafted world and sit across from an opponent who actually reaches over and moves the pieces.
MIXED REALITY: YOUR BOARD, YOUR ROOM
Put your own chessboard on the table, mark its corners once, and Chess XR does the rest. Move your real pieces by hand; the game watches the board and follows every move. Your opponent's pieces appear on your board, and a character can sit across from you to play them. Prefer a full virtual set? Show the virtual board and pieces over your table at any time.
VIRTUAL REALITY: THREE WORLDS TO PLAY IN
• Classic: a grand mansion hall with marble columns and stone lions.
• Historical: ancient Egypt, among the Sphinx, the tombs and the temple.
• Fantasy: a gothic castle full of crypts, firelight and fog.
Grab the board's handle to move and turn it until it sits just right.
PLAY THE WAY YOU WANT
• Built-in chess engine, powered by Stockfish, with levels from beginner to master. Works offline.
• Play online on Lichess: connect your account and join a game against players around the world.
• Invite a friend: create a Lichess invite link and anyone who opens it plays you.
• A real 3D chess clock with time controls and increment.
MADE FOR YOUR HANDS
Pinch to pick up a piece and set it down on its square. Full hand tracking, with Touch controllers supported too. Captures and checkmates come with satisfying effects, which you can turn off for a purely classic game.
Whether you're learning the game, sharpening your tactics, or just want the feel of a real board across from a real opponent, Chess XR puts a seat at the table wherever you are.
Lichess play requires a free Lichess account. Mixed reality mode works best with a standard chessboard on a well-lit table.