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MineChess

by BizCub

MineChess brings a working game of chess into Minecraft, with a board that can be built in the world and played between two players.

FabricForgeNeoForgeQuiltServer required, client optionalMIT License1.20.3 – 26.2

What it does

Players build a chessboard and place pieces on it, then play a full game against each other. A command puts the board down and changes the style of the figures, so the pieces can be shaped differently from the default. Installing MineChess on a Fabric loader requires Fabric API.

Getting the board requires crafting it, which needs Minecraft 1.20.5 or newer, and the board is placed with an enter command. Removing a board that still holds figures takes two specific commands. MineChess is server required, with the client optional, and its files are published for 1.20.3 – 26.2 on Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt.

Key features

  1. Playable chess

    Two players can set up pieces on a board in the world and play a complete game of chess against each other.

  2. Figure styles

    A command switches the style of the chess figures, changing how the pieces look on the board.

  3. Board removal commands

    A board holding figures is taken apart with two commands, so the pieces are cleared before the board is removed.

Compatibility

Latest build for each game version and loader.

26.x4 of 4 versions with builds
26.21.1.31.1.31.1.31.1.3
26.1.21.1.31.1.31.1.31.1.3
26.1.11.1.31.1.31.1.31.1.3
26.11.1.31.1.31.1.31.1.3
1.21.x12 of 12 versions with builds
1.21.111.1.31.1.31.1.31.1.3
1.21.101.1.31.1.31.1.31.1.3
1.21.91.1.31.1.31.1.31.1.3
1.21.81.1.31.1.31.1.31.1.3
1.21.71.1.31.1.31.1.31.1.3
1.21.61.1.31.1.31.1.31.1.3
1.21.51.1.31.1.31.1.31.1.3
1.21.41.1.31.1.31.1.31.1.3
1.21.31.1.31.1.31.1.31.1.3
1.21.21.1.31.1.31.1.31.1.3
1.21.11.1.31.1.31.1.31.1.3
1.211.1.31.1.31.1.31.1.3
1.20.x4 of 4 versions with builds
ReleaseBetaAlphaNot available

This mod also publishes snapshot builds. Snapshots are not shown in the matrix.

Questions

Does MineChess need Fabric API?

Yes, on the Fabric loader. Fabric API must be installed alongside MineChess there.

Does a player need MineChess installed?

The server is required and the client is optional, so players can join without installing the mod, though the board commands are run on the server.

In the catalog

MineChess is one of 2,135 Minigame mods on ModsFinder, and one of 1,454 Minigame mods for Fabric. 13,894 mods support Minecraft 26.2.

Minigame mods2,135Fabric modsMods for 26.213,894

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What the author says

To get a board you need to craft it (1.20.5+) or enter this command To make a move, you need to click on the figure, and then on the field you want to move to. The mod provides for a double move of the pawn, castling and capture en passant.
BizCub, on the Modrinth page

Official listing

Owner
BizCub
Published
2025-03-27
Updated on Modrinth
2026-06-16
Facts verified
2026-10-15

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