Enjoy a pure and distraction-free chess experience with Just Chess! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned player, this game offers a simple and accessible way to play chess in a modern 3D setting.
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About This Game

Enjoy a deep chess experience – solo or online – with Just Chess!

Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned player, Just Chess has everything you need. Sharpen your skills against a smart AI in a modern 3D environment, or challenge the world with the new Lichess integration.

Key Features:

  • Built-in Chess Engine – Play offline instantly using the game's internal chess engine, no setup required.

  • UCI Engine Support – You can connect an external chess engine that supports the UCI protocol, such as Stockfish.

  • Lichess Support – Log in to your account directly from the game! Challenge your friends or millions of other players online, play against Lichess's Stockfish AI, or continue your ongoing games. All your online games are seamlessly synchronized. (Note: Currently supports Standard chess and games with a base time of 10 minutes or longer.)

  • 3D Chessboard – With an adjustable viewing angle.

  • Flip & Reset View – Use F to flip the board and R to reset it to your playing side.

  • Chess Clocks & Time Controls – Play timed games with popular formats like Bullet (1+0), Blitz (5+3), Rapid (10+5), and Classical (30+0, 90/40). Time controls under 10 minutes are supported with both the built-in and UCI chess engines. Untimed mode is also available.

  • 2D and 3D Chess Clocks – Switch between practical 2D and immersive 3D clock views using the C key. 3D clocks show remaining time as a circular diagram.

  • Adjustable Move Speed – Customize how fast the built-in or UCI chess engine plays its moves for a more relaxed or time-pressured experience. Combine with difficulty settings for a personalized challenge.

  • Easy to Play – Simple controls and an intuitive interface.

  • Adaptive AI Strength – The AI automatically adjusts its strength based on your wins and losses, ensuring a balanced challenge.

  • PGN Export and Analysis – The game allows you to copy the chess game in PGN format to the clipboard and analyze it on online chess analysis websites. Online analysis may require an account with the analysis service provider.

  • 32 Steam Achievements – Unlock achievements as you play and test your skills.

Note: External chess engines must be downloaded separately. Please use only trusted sources. The developer is not responsible for third-party software.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: 64bit versions of Windows 10
    • Processor: 2 Ghz Dual Core
    • Memory: 6 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Nvidia GTX 960 or AMD equivalent
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 700 MB available space
    • Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Soundcard
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: 64bit versions of Windows 11
    • Processor: Intel Core i5 or AMD equivalent
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Nvidia GTX 1060 or AMD equivalent
    • DirectX: Version 12
    • Storage: 700 MB available space
    • Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Soundcard

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