Chess Tales Demo

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Released May 20, 2026by IRG Studios8 user reviews(88% of 8 Steam reviews)

Lead your chess army beyond the 8x8 board into the opening chapters of an enchanted world. Solve environmental puzzles across three unique realms in this first glimpse of Chess Tales.

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About Chess Tales Demo

Chess Re-imagined: Begin the Journey

Step into Chess Tales, where chess is no longer confined to a board, but unfolds as a living, breathing puzzle adventure.

In this free demo, explore the opening chapters of your journey and discover how familiar chess pieces behave in completely unexpected ways.

Explore Three Unique Realms

Venture through three distinct areas, each introducing new challenges and mechanics:

  • 🌿 Ruins and Garden – A calm, beautiful space designed to ease you in. Navigate boulders, cross bridges, and move through lush trees and winding bushes.

  • 🌊 Shores and Waters – A vast seascape shaped by rotating and moving tiles, where shifting paths redefine how you plan each move.

  • 🏙️ The Cities – Floating structures wrapped in mist, where portals open up entirely new ways to think and move.

Optional hard levels await those ready to push their mastery further.

Twist the Rules of Chess

Classic chess movement meets unexpected twists.

Teleport through portals, blast paths open with bombs, and redirect movement using mirrors.

And that’s just the start - from shifting tiles to unpredictable environmental interactions, each level builds on what you’ve learned and keeps you thinking in new ways.

Plan Ahead, Outsmart the Enemy

Enemies patrol in predictable, cyclical patterns, allowing those who think ahead to turn danger into opportunity. Learn each enemy’s unique routes to outsmart them, break through their defenses, and push ever closer to the heart of the fort.

This Is Just the Beginning

This demo is a glimpse into the larger world of Chess Tales.

The full journey awaits beyond.

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System requirements

Minimum

Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
  • Processor: Intel Core i3-4160 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 / AMD Radeon R7 370
  • DirectX: Version 10
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Any

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-6500 / AMD Ryzen 5 1600
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti / AMD: Radeon RX 560
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 4 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Any