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Chess Space
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Chess Space

by Boxtree, Inc · Released June 19, 2026
Quest 3S · Quest 3 · Quest Pro · Quest 2

About this game

Challenge your friends to the classic strategy board game of Chess. A beautiful mixed-reality rendition of Chess awaits you, with direct hand input and physics-based interaction, so you can play the classic the way you want to play.

♟️ LICHESS integration

Use your own account to play chess with others in Lichess directly in VR. Quick Pairing of:

  • 10+0 Rapid
  • 10+5 Rapid
  • 15+10 Rapid
  • 30+0 Classical

🎨 Customize your experience

And if you’re feeling creative, you can use the Boxtree Builder to remix the game to best suit your personal style, with your own custom King, Queen, Rook, Knight, Bishop, and Pawn piece designs.

🌌 Play your way

Seamlessly transition between passthrough mixed-reality mode and a fully immersive skybox experience via Table Space’s magical skybox marbles. Enjoy the game how you want to for free in Table Space, and let your imagination run wild.

⚙️ Gameplay improvements

This latest update also brings powerful gameplay improvements to make your matches smoother and more intuitive:

  • See valid moves for selected piece.
  • Automatic rollback of invalid moves.
  • Automatic castling to either side when valid.
  • Automatic check, checkmate, and draw detection for stalemate or insufficient material.
  • New round cleanup button to instantly reset the game.
  • Last move highlight so you never miss a move.
  • Captured pieces are automatically moved to the captured zone.
  • Turn indicator.

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Details

Developer
Publisher
Release date
June 19, 2026
Genre
Tabletop, Strategy, Puzzle
Category
GAMES
Modes
Multiplayer, Single User
Play area
Sitting, Standing, Room-scale
Comfort
Comfortable for most
Age rating
Everyone
Headsets
Quest 3S, Quest 3, Quest Pro, Quest 2
Controllers
Touch Controllers, Hand Tracking
Hand tracking
✓ Supported
Languages
English
Internet
Not required
Ratings
Download size
1.1 GB
Version
0.62
In-app purchases
No
In-app ads
No
Giftable
✓ Yes

Frequently asked questions

How much does Chess Space cost on Meta Quest?

Chess Space currently costs $17.99 (down from $19.99)€16.19 (down from €17.99)£14.39 (down from £15.99)¥2,790 (down from ¥3,100)CA$24.29 (down from CA$26.99) on the Meta Horizon Store. That price already includes the exclusive 10% creator discount, applied automatically at checkout through our link.

Is Chess Space on sale right now?

Not at the moment, but our creator link takes 10% off at checkout automatically, so you never pay the full sticker price. Store sales come around regularly, and every new discount appears on our deals page the moment it goes live.

Does Chess Space work on Quest 3, Quest 3S or Quest 2?

Chess Space officially supports: Quest 3S, Quest 3, Quest Pro, Quest 2. Headset support is set by the developer, as listed on the official store.

Is Chess Space multiplayer or single player?

Yes: Chess Space supports multiplayer, single user, as listed on the official store.

Is Chess Space comfortable for VR beginners?

Chess Space is rated Comfortable by the official store: minimal artificial movement, a great pick for VR newcomers.

What is the age rating for Chess Space?

Chess Space is rated Everyone on the official Meta store. Age ratings matter especially for online multiplayer titles, where voice chat is open.

When did Chess Space come out?

Chess Space was released on June 19, 2026, published by Boxtree, Inc.