Grandmaster Chess
Developed by Capstone Software · Published by Ziggurat
At a glance
Overview
A strategy game by Capstone Software, published by Ziggurat — single-player, multi-player, pvp, shared/split screen pvp.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Whether you’re a beginner or a veteran, this fully featured chess game from Capstone has all the tools and features you need to learn and master the game of chess. Challenge an opponent with five adjustable skill levels from beginner to grandmaster.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Grandmaster Chess.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | Yes |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | No |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7 or later
- Processor: Pentium 4 or later
- Memory: 256 MB RAM
- Graphics: DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver
- Storage: 38 MB available space
- Additional Notes: This game is powered by DOSBox.
Supported languages (1)
Grandmaster Chess FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is Grandmaster Chess?
Steam classifies Grandmaster Chess as a Strategy game, developed by Capstone Software. Whether you’re a beginner or a veteran, this fully featured chess game from Capstone has all the tools and features you need to learn and master the game of chess. Challenge an opponent with five adjustable skill levels from beginner to grandmaster.
How much does Grandmaster Chess cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Grandmaster Chess at $2.44. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Grandmaster Chess single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Grandmaster Chess: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Shared/Split Screen. It supports both solo and multiplayer.
Is Grandmaster Chess on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Grandmaster Chess for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Grandmaster Chess out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Sep 3, 2021.
What platforms is Grandmaster Chess on?
Grandmaster Chess is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Grandmaster Chess single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Shared/Split Screen.
How much does Grandmaster Chess cost?
Steam lists it at $2.44.
Who made Grandmaster Chess?
Grandmaster Chess is developed by Capstone Software and published by Ziggurat.
Where to get Grandmaster Chess
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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