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OnBoard Chess
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OnBoard Chess

by Knight Vision Games · Released August 6, 2025
★★★★★3.583 reviews
⚡ Quest 3S · Quest 3 · Quest Pro · Quest 2

About this game

OnBoard Chess brings the classic strategy of chess into an immersive, competitive VR experience. Designed for Oculus Quest, this game lets you sit across from real opponents in beautiful, interactive environments.

🧠 Play Online or Solo – Face real players in multiplayer, test your skills against AI, or connect with millions of players through official Lichess integration.

🌐 Lichess Integration – Log in to your Lichess account to challenge players, join seeks, view your games, and track your rating – all within VR.

🔍 Game History & Analysis – Upgrade to unlock powerful game review tools powered by the Stockfish engine and evaluation bar.

🎨 Custom Boards & Pieces – Personalize your set and table to match your style.

🕰️ Built-In Timer & Ratings – Compete on a global leaderboard with an ELO-based ranking system.

👐 Hand & Controller Support – Move your pieces naturally using either hands or controllers.

Details

Developer
Knight Vision Games
Publisher
Knight Vision Games
Release date
August 6, 2025
Genre
Tabletop, Strategy
Category
GAMES
Modes
Multiplayer
Play area
Sitting, Standing, Room-scale
Comfort
Comfortable for most
Age rating
Everyone
Headsets
Quest 3S, Quest 3, Quest Pro, Quest 2
Controllers
Hand Tracking
Hand tracking
✓ Supported
Languages
English, English (US)
Internet
Required
Ratings
★ 3.5 (83 reviews)
Download size
1.1 GB
Version
0.8.9
In-app purchases
No
In-app ads
No
Website
Official site →

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Frequently asked questions

How much does OnBoard Chess cost?

OnBoard Chess is completely free on the Meta Horizon Store: download it to your headset and play, no purchase needed.

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

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

Is OnBoard Chess multiplayer or single player?

Yes: OnBoard Chess supports multiplayer, as listed on the official store.

Is OnBoard Chess comfortable for VR beginners?

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

What is the age rating for OnBoard Chess?

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

Is OnBoard Chess any good? What do players think?

OnBoard Chess holds a 3.5 / 5 average from 83 player ratings on the official Meta store, still a small sample, so read it as an early signal.

When did OnBoard Chess come out?

OnBoard Chess was released on August 6, 2025, published by Knight Vision Games.