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Chess Folk release date

Out nowGameAndroid, PC

ChessFolk is a chess game featuring offline play against hundreds of fictional AI opponents with distinct profiles, playing styles and difficulty levels. Its opponent system combines Maia-2, Stockfish and custom behaviour rules. Players can compete in Swiss, round-robin and knockout tournaments, track their in-game rating and match history, and practise through guided lessons, opening exploration and game analysis. The game offers 2D and 3D board views, animated battle-style captures, custom time controls, PGN import and export, and local two-player play on one device.

Release date
August 18, 2026
Developer
Space 64
Publisher
Space 64
Genre
Strategy, Card & Board Game

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Release dates by platform and region

PlatformRegionDateUnlock timeStatusSource
AndroidWorldwideNot announcedReleasedSource
PCWorldwideNot announcedConfirmedSource

Trailers and gameplay

Release date history

  1. Date announced: October 7, 2026. Status: confirmed — Upstream update (igdb) Source

  2. Date announced: August 18, 2026. Status: released — Upstream update (igdb) Source

Frequently asked questions

When does Chess Folk release?

Chess Folk released on August 18, 2026.

What time does Chess Folk unlock?

The exact unlock time has not been announced. Most digital releases unlock at midnight local time or at a single global time set by the publisher; this page will list it as soon as it is known.

Which platforms is Chess Folk on?

Chess Folk is releasing on Android, PC.

Has Chess Folk been delayed?

No delay has been announced. This page tracks every date change with a source link.

Can I pre-order Chess Folk?

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