Shift Chess
This is a chess variant in which players can “control the board” as a move action. The game supports online play, matches against AI, and local analysis.
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About Shift Chess
What Is This Game?
This is a chess variant in which players can “control the board” as a move action. The game supports online play, matches against AI, and local analysis. It also features a usable notation system and several customizable board rules.
Features
Sharpen your tactical thinking with carefully designed puzzles.
Play against specially optimized, high-strength bots.
Experiment with different rule variants.
Challenge your friends in online matches.
Puzzle Editor — share your moments of inspiration.
Additional Features
Switchable day and night themes.
Customizable piece and board styles.
Notation support in both JSON and human-readable formats.
Chess clock.
Game details
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Shift Chess — frequently asked questions
When does Shift Chess release?
Steam lists the Shift Chess release date as Oct 27, 2026.
How much will Shift Chess cost?
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System requirements
Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E8200、AMD FX-4100、Snapdragon X Elite
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: distributions released after 2020 Integrated graphics with full support for Vulkan 1.0, Metal 3 (macOS), or Direct3D 12 (Feature Level 12_0, Windows)
- Storage: 200 MB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
