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Chess: Apex
Just chess, refined.

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Features
Single-player
Online PvP
Family Sharing
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Content
Includes Interactive Elements

Online interactivity

This game is not yet available on Steam

Planned Release Date: 2026

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About This Game

Chess: Apex is a modern 3D chess client built for Steam, focused on making the game itself look and feel good to play.

Play against friends online through Steam, share a board locally, or challenge Stockfish with multiple difficulty levels. Choose your side, time control, board and piece set, then get straight into the match.

Chess: Apex combines a polished 3D presentation with the features expected from a complete desktop chess client:

  • Online matches with friends through Steam

  • Local Player vs Player

  • Player vs Stockfish AI

  • Configurable time controls with Fischer increment

  • Match history and statistics

  • Customizable boards and piece sets

AI Generated Content Disclosure

The developers describe how their game uses AI Generated Content like this:

Generative AI tools were used during development to assist with the creation of some content.

System Requirements

Windows
macOS
SteamOS + Linux
    Minimum:
    • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
    • Processor: 2.0 GHz Dual Core
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Intel HD 530 / GeForce GT 730 / Radeon R7 240
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
    • Additional Notes: Target: 1080p at 30 FPS using Low settings.
    Recommended:
    • OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit
    • Processor: 2.5 GHz Quad Core
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: GTX 750 Ti / RX 460 / Intel Iris Xe
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
    • Additional Notes: Target: 1080p at 60 FPS using High settings.
    Minimum:
    • OS: macOS 12 Monterey
    • Processor: Apple Silicon or Intel Core i5
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Metal-capable integrated or discrete GPU
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
    • Sound Card: Core Audio-compatible sound device
    • Additional Notes: SSD and stable broadband connection recommended for the best experience.
    Recommended:
    • OS: macOS 14 Sonoma
    • Processor: Apple Silicon M1 or better / Intel Core i7
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Metal-capable GPU
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
    • Sound Card: Core Audio-compatible sound device
    • Additional Notes: SSD and stable broadband connection recommended for the best experience.
* Starting February 15, 2024, the Steam Client will no longer support 32-bit games or macOS 10.14 or lower.
    Minimum:
    • OS: Ubuntu 20.04 / SteamOS 3.0 or newer
    • Processor: Intel Core i3-6100 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Vulkan-capable GPU or OpenGL 4.5 compatible GPU
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
    • Sound Card: ALSA/PulseAudio-compatible sound device
    • Additional Notes: SSD and stable broadband connection recommended for online play.
    Recommended:
    • OS: Ubuntu 22.04 / SteamOS 3.0 or newer
    • Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 580 or equivalent Vulkan-capable GPU
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
    • Sound Card: ALSA/PulseAudio-compatible sound device
    • Additional Notes: SSD and stable broadband connection recommended for online play.
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