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MetaChess

MetaChess · Jan 29, 2026

MetaChess is chess that lets you build your own army and rewrite the board. With alternate roles for every piece, it creates billions of new possible games possibilities. No more memorized openings, no more solved meta. Every decision matters. Outdraft, outthink, and outplay your opponent.

Chess Board Game Strategy PvP Turn-Based Tactics
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MetaChess is a chess variant that lets you battle with the army that you choose. MetaChess introduces new possible roles for every piece, creating billions of more possible game possibilities. No memorized openings. No solved metas. Every match is a new puzzle. 

Features

  • Build your army by customizing piece roles to match your strategy

  • Challenge AI bots to sharpen tactics and experiment with new builds

  • Local play for face-to-face matches with friends

  • Create and join private rooms to play with friends online

  • Ranked and casual online matches against players worldwide

Customize your board

More features

  • Multiple time controls to match your playstyle

  • Clear legal move indicators

  • Full move history tracking

  • Premoves for faster, tactical play

  • Upcoming features: More pieces, game history, puzzles, leaderboards and more!

Enter the battlefield

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Customize your army and battle your friends!

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System requirements Windows · macOS

Windows

Minimum

Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i3 (4th gen) / AMD FX-6300
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 / AMD Radeon R7 260X
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 1 GB available space

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

macOS

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS: OS 11
  • Processor: Apple M1 or Intel Core i5
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Metal-capable GPU
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 1 GB available space

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    MetaChess
    Brazilian rating
    14
    Steam Germany rating
    12
    Features
    Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Shared/Split Screen, Adjustable Difficulty, Mouse Only Option, Playable without Timed Input, Stats, Family Sharing
    Languages
    English
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    Is MetaChess worth buying right now?
    Wait — $5.99. Wait for upcoming sale in ~13 days for potentially better pricing.
    When does MetaChess go on sale?
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    Is MetaChess free to play?
    MetaChess costs $5.99 on Steam.
    What genre is MetaChess?
    MetaChess is a Casual, Indie, Strategy game.
    Who developed MetaChess?
    MetaChess was developed by MetaChess and published by MetaChess.
    What platforms does MetaChess support?
    Available on Steam for Windows, macOS.

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