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Pure Chess

Chess! One of the world’s most popular games, has just got even better! Pure Chess Grandmaster Edition is a stunning celebration of the greatest strategy game of all time.

Chess Strategy Simulation Realistic Singleplayer
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Chess! One of the world’s most popular games, has just got even better!

Pure Chess Grandmaster Edition is a stunning celebration of the greatest strategy game of all time.

The Pure Chess Grandmaster Edition includes a variety of beautifully crafted, exclusive Chess Sets and Chess Pieces, from the antique to the modern day. There’s a chess set and setting to suit everyone’s style.

Features:
  • 9 chess sets created with stunning detail and precision
  • 6 locations beautifully portrayed
  • Comprehensive tutorial that teaches you basic, intermediate, and advanced chess techniques
  • Track your ELO and Tournament ratings in the ranking boards

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System requirements Windows

Windows

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows Vista
  • Processor: 2.0 GHz Dual Core
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT or AMD Radeon HD 3830
  • DirectX: Version 10
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 600 MB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9.0C compatible

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7
  • Processor: 2.0+ GHz Dual Core
  • Memory: 3 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 or AMD Radeon HD 7750
  • DirectX: Version 10
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 600 MB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible
Game details Languages, features & support
Publisher
Ripstone
USK rating
0
Achievements
13
Controller support
full
Features
Single-player, Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Remote Play on TV, Remote Play Together, Family Sharing
Languages
English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Dutch, Portuguese - Portugal, Russian
Compatibility & accessibility Steam Deck, controllers & access features

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playable
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Controller support: unknown
Structured language support (8)
LanguageInterfaceFull audioSubtitles
EnglishYesNoNo
FrenchYesNoNo
ItalianYesNoNo
GermanYesNoNo
Spanish - SpainYesNoNo
DutchYesNoNo
Portuguese - PortugalYesNoNo
RussianYesNoNo

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Requires 3rd-Party Account: Pure Chess
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Value Score

Fair Value — 89th percentile.

Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 89th percentile. Priced as Premium at $15.99.

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Genre Benchmarks

Player Count Top 8%
Value Ratio Top 11%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pure Chess worth buying right now?
Wait — $15.99. Wait for upcoming sale in ~12 days for potentially better pricing.
When does Pure Chess go on sale?
Wait for upcoming sale in ~12 days for potentially better pricing.
Is Pure Chess free to play?
Pure Chess costs $15.99 on Steam.
What genre is Pure Chess?
Pure Chess is a Casual, Indie, Simulation, Sports, Strategy game.
Who developed Pure Chess?
Pure Chess was developed by Ripstone and published by Ripstone.
What platforms does Pure Chess support?
Available on Steam for Windows.

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