We Love It's Guide to…
Play classic chess against adjustable AI or other players, solve tactical puzzles, revisit historic matches, and move pieces in VR.
Released 21 Jun 2017
Solve Chess Puzzles
Replay Historic Matches
Challenge Chess AI
Introducing Chess Ultra; the most breathtaking chess game ever made. Experience stunning 4K visuals, seamless online multiplayer, Grandmaster approved AI and full VR compatibility.
Developed by Ripstone · Published by Ripstone
Chess Ultra presents traditional chess on detailed 3D boards set in different environments. You can play solo against computer opponents or sit down for local matches.
Ten AI difficulty levels, tutorials, and more than 80 chess puzzles offer ways to learn and practise. Challenge modes also let you replay historic matches and try to change their outcomes.
Online modes include ranked play with ELO ratings, cross-platform matches, tournaments, leaderboards, and asynchronous games. The game also supports VR, where you can reach out with motion controllers to move pieces.
Players who enjoy Chess Ultra often praise its detailed boards, pieces, and atmospheric settings, along with the relaxed feel of playing chess in 3D. Puzzles and historic-match challenges are recurring highlights, and some players appreciate the range of AI difficulty and tutorials. Online play receives mixed reports: some describe successful matches, while many report difficulty finding opponents or playing with friends.
Introducing the most breathtaking chess game ever made.
Chess Ultra injects the greatest strategy game of all time with a modern twist; offering the ultimate chess experience with stunning 4K visuals, Grandmaster approved AI and full VR compatibility.
Stunning chess sets and beautiful environments
10 Grandmaster-approved AI levels
Intuitive, overhauled local and online multiplayer with ELO ranking system
Comprehensive time controls, including Classical, Blitz and Marathon, available online
Cross-platform online play and leaderboards
Spectate and compete in Official Ripstone tournaments
Demonstrate your skills in over 80 chess puzzles
Re-write the past by winning the biggest historic matches
Export portable game notation (PGN) for every game, locally and online
Full Twitch integration invites you to play against your community
Play in VR and immerse yourself in the Chess Ultra experience
In-depth tutorials to help improve your game
With full Oculus Rift and HTC Vive support, play Chess Ultra in VR for the most breathtaking chess experience to date. From the wood grains on the antique mahogany board in the library, to the luxury felt on the bottom of every chess piece; chess has never looked this good. Physically reach out to make your move and focus entirely on the game at hand.
Compatible with Oculus Rift and HTC Vive
Use Oculus Touch or Vive controllers to reach out and move the pieces
Immerse yourself in beautiful, ultra-realistic environments
Change your perspective of each environment by standing to get a better view
Take the most extreme chess challenge in Gomorrah. Will you survive?
| Platforms | Windows |
|---|---|
| Achievements | 38 |
| Age ratings |
|
| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 10 listed on Steam |
| Content notices |
|
| Website | Official website |
Games similar to Chess Ultra
