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Just Chess

$6.99
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Developer:
Pupugames
Publisher:
Pupugames
Platforms:
Windows
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About This Game

Enjoy a pure and distraction-free chess experience with Just Chess!

Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned player, this game offers a clean and accessible way to play chess against a computer opponent in a modern 3D setting — now with full chess clock support and multiple time control options.

Key Features:

  • 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). 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 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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User Reviews

Overwhelmingly Positive
2 user reviews
100%
Positive
6 hrs at review
Recommended

There are a huge number of options, free and commercial, for playing computer chess. In spite of that, it is surprisingly difficult to find a nice looking modern 3D interface that doesn't have significant drawbacks. Most mainstream chess software doesn't include any true 3D rendering at all. Ignoring trashy asset flips and completely broken games, there are a handful of 3D chess applications I like for various reasons, but they all suffer from their own debilitating design quirks, performance issues, bugs, or overly ambitious features that don't deliver. Just Chess finds a niche in this overcrowded space by delivering an elegant, minimalist interface that simply gets the basics right. It encourages you to jump into the game immediately, by not offering you a paradox of choice selecting opponents and options, or choosing sets, boards, or locales. The board and piece models are simple but pretty and, most importantly, highly legible. Combined with the typographic design and skeuomorphic...

2 helpful
18 min at review
Recommended

Good game and doesnt cost the earth

System Requirements

Minimum

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: 200 MB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Soundcard

Recommended

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: 200 MB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Soundcard

FAQ

How much does Just Chess cost?

Just Chess costs $6.99.

What are the system requirements for Just Chess?

Minimum: 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: 200 MB available space Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Soundcard Recommended: 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: 200 MB available space Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Soundcard

What platforms is Just Chess available on?

Just Chess is available on Windows PC.

Is Just Chess worth buying?

Just Chess has 100% positive reviews from 2 players.

When was Just Chess released?

Just Chess was released on Mar 13, 2025.

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