The Best Chess Games for Xbox One

Update : Chessarama added at rank #3.
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Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate (2022)

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Xbox One Nintendo Switch Xbox Series X Playstation 5 Playstation 4 PC Windows

Chess, but you replace your entire army with a royal shotgun. A unique strategy roguelike based on the timeless checkboard classic.


  • chess
  • rogue-like
  • turn-based
  • strategy
  • card

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Chess Ultra (2017)

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Playstation 4 PC Windows Nintendo Switch Xbox One

Introducing Chess Ultra; the most breathtaking chess game ever made. Experience stunning 4K visuals, seamless online multiplayer, Grandmaster approved AI and full VR compatibility.


  • chess
  • tabletop
  • cross-platform
  • board-game

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Chessarama (2023)

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PC Windows Xbox One Xbox Series X

Chessarama is a collection of chess-inspired puzzle and strategy games that use chess pieces and their established move sets, then reimagines their goals and themes. Solve challenges, unlock collectibles, and compete against each other on the leaderboards. Welcome to Chessarama!


  • chess
  • cozy
  • turn-based
  • tabletop
  • wholesome
  • relaxing
  • puzzle
  • strategy
  • psychological
  • family-friendly
  • horror
  • board-game
  • colourful
  • tactical
  • simulation

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Dark Chess (2022)

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Xbox One Android PC Windows

Dark Chess is a game of chess with fog of war. A game-changing feature to conceal enemy army, add more fun and intrigue to a timeless classic. Fight your way through the challenging story-driven Campaign or beat your friends and foes in PvP!


  • chess
  • turn-based
  • dark
  • travel
  • artificial
  • intelligence
  • time
  • tabletop
  • tactical
  • board-game
  • narration
  • pvp
  • strategy
  • psychological
  • fantasy

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Chess Brain: Dark Troops (2021)

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Mac OS PC Windows Xbox One Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch

This game develops the ability to predict movement in Chess, using a playful and immersive concept. The dark troops march in a single sound. They are more organized and smarter


  • chess
  • sokoban
  • movement
  • programming
  • logic
  • board-game
  • minimalist
  • turn-based
  • puzzle
  • tabletop
  • grid

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Knight's Retreat (2020)

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Mac OS Nintendo Switch Xbox One Playstation 4 PC Windows

A chess game without any chess. Rearrange your troops to bring your best Knights back to your Kingdom in an abstract medieval world.


  • chess
  • abstract
  • puzzle
  • minimalist
  • tabletop
  • relaxing
  • medieval

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Chess Knights: Viking Lands (2020)

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Mac OS Xbox One Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 PC Windows

Help the Knights to rescue their Kings and Queens in the beautiful and dangerous Vikings Lands. An innovative game concept inspired by chess: Infiltrate mindfully, rescue quickly and get out alive if you can.


  • chess
  • turn-based
  • mythology
  • tabletop
  • cinematic
  • puzzle
  • medieval
  • board-game
  • abstract
  • stylized
  • tactical
  • historical
  • minimalist
  • atmospheric
  • colourful

8

Chess Royal (2023)

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Nintendo Switch PC Windows Xbox One IOS iPhone Android

A simple yet satisfying game of chess that anyone can play - and learn from. Challenge a powerful chess AI, play against your friends, and try to get through a massive tower of puzzles!


  • chess
  • strategy
  • casual

9

Chess Knights: Shinobi (2020)

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Xbox One Mac OS Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch PC Windows

Chess Knights: Shinobi is an original turn-based puzzle game inspired by Chess. Become a Ninja in feudal Japan and prove your skills in the art of infiltration, sabotage and assassination.


  • chess
  • ninja
  • turn-based
  • abstract
  • assassin
  • tabletop
  • cinematic
  • board-game
  • stylized
  • stealth
  • medieval
  • historical
  • colourful
  • tactical

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Mahjong Adventure (2020)

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Nintendo Switch Xbox One

Develop your mind and patience and strategy skills in Mahjong Adventure DX.


  • chess
  • puzzle
  • skill
  • classic
  • online
  • strategy

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