Grandmaster Chess

Grandmaster Chess

Capstone Software · September 3, 2021 · Strategy, Chess, Board Game, Tabletop, Turn-Based Strategy

Buy Grandmaster Chess from GOG at $2.45 — the cheapest of 2 stores we compare.

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$2.45-65%
$6.99lowest tracked $2.44
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Where to buy Grandmaster Chess — official stores

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Standard Edition · DRM-Free
-65%
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$6.99
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Standard Edition · Steam
$6.99
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Grandmaster Chess price by region

Grandmaster Chess costs £1.79 in the United Kingdom, €1.99 in Europe (EUR), $2.45 in the United States, $2.45 in Georgia (USD), CA$2.79 in Canada, NZ$3.17 in New Zealand, A$3.49 in Australia, R$5.05 in Brazil and zł8.89 in Poland right now.

Cheapest Grandmaster Chess offer in each region, in local currency
RegionBest priceOfficial storeKey shopStores
United Kingdom £1.79 −66% £1.79 — 2
Europe (EUR) €1.99 −65% €1.99 — 2
United Statesyour region $2.45 −65% $2.45 — 2
Georgia (USD) $2.45 −65% $2.45 — 2
Canada CA$2.79 −65% CA$2.79 — 2
New Zealand NZ$3.17 −65% NZ$3.17 — 2
Australia A$3.49 −65% A$3.49 — 2
Brazil R$5.05 −65% R$5.05 — 2
Poland zł8.89 −65% zł8.89 — 2

Each row is a real price from that region's own stores, not a currency conversion, so the figures are not directly comparable. Switch regions in the header to shop the one you buy in.

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About Grandmaster Chess

Checkmate.

For centuries, the game of chess has been used to test the tactical prowess of its players, presenting an equal playing field where victory is decided not through brute strength, but cunning strategy. Whether you’re a beginner or a veteran, this fully featured chess game from Capstone Software has all the tools and features you need to learn and master the game of chess.

Grandmaster Chess pits you against an opponent – powered by the innovative Zarkov A.I. which learns from its mistakes – with five adjustable skill levels from beginner to grandmaster. Build your strategic arsenal between matches by reviewing the Opening Moves Library, which contains hundreds of classical starting positions, or practice against the CPU with the analysis tool enabled to scope out the best move for any scenario. The Grandmaster awaits a worthy challenger...are you up to the task?
  • New to chess? No problem! The Teaching Mode will guide you through the basics of Chess and introduce you to more complex strategies. Use Chess Play Ratings to monitor your progress and determine your chess rating.
  • Customize the look of the game – in 2D or 3D – to match your mood with eight board surfaces such as marble, glass, and wood, or try out seven different sets of pieces, including monsters, robots, and abstract.
  • Let go of your conscious self and act on instinct in the challenging blindfold mode.
  • Practice against the computer or go head-to-head against your friend in local competitive two-player mode.

Grandmaster Chess — game info

Platforms
Windows
Steam Deck
Verified
Player modes
Single-player, Online PvP, Split screen
PC Game Pass
Not included

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

Not recommended Jul 2, 2026
Got it on sale for $2 USD because it's Steam Deck verified and I have fond memories of chess club in middle school (even though I was never the best at it) so I thought it might be fun to tote around physically since I like a couple of Capstone's other games. But that said, I don't recommend this shovelware gutter trash, even at that price. Presentationally, it's dated as f*ck compared to modern alternatives. When the best part is the title screen, you're an abject failure. No music, no nothing except this irritating droning sound that sometimes happens as the computer is making its move. "Erm, having music would break the player's concentration," stfu. Then Capstone could've included a mute option. They'd already included a bajillion piece sets and board options, which is cute, but it's about the only praise I can levy this game's way. Continuing, the "3D mode" (which is just an isometric view, wahoo?) disables the ability to see the computer's calculations as it precisely figures out how to annihilate you irregardless of if you get advice from the game or are just winging it, playing with no input. They advertise this game as having a teaching mode on the storefront, but for th…
4 found this helpful
Recommended May 4, 2024
specific engine, enjoy
2 found this helpful
Recommended Jan 8, 2026
Amazing chess game. What more do you need? How is it that only this chess game (that I know of) has a pure D&D style piece set? Actually, there's TWO such sets here. There's BEHOLDERS! Dragons, centaurs, fairies trolls, barbarians, elven warriors, clerics... it's all there. 2D and 3D board options, plus you can customise the board itself. It has levels of mastery I'll probably never get to (filthy chess casual and all that), and is charmingly simple with its timeless pixel graphics. So, for me, it's wonderful - the best chess game ever made. 10/10. All the chess you'll ever need.
1 found this helpful
Recommended Jun 8, 2023
Good game. Use the right trackpad and press down to move on the Deck
1 found this helpful
Recommended Aug 4, 2026
10/10. You don't need to pay for a 'diamond account' to have your games analyzed.
Recommended Oct 21, 2023
♥♥♥♥ CAPSTONE I ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ HATE THIS COMPANY ♥♥♥♥ THIS GAME IM GONNA KMS

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