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A fantasy chess variant. An enchanted board where pawns hide magical secrets. Hatch dragons, transform enemy pieces into unicorns. Outwit clever computer opponents: Jester, Bard, or Wizard —or pass and play. Beginner-friendly to deliciously strategic. Handcrafted pixel art. Local gameplay, so retro!

Release date
May 8, 2026
Developer
Ancient Moai Cooperative
Publisher
Ancient Moai Cooperative
Genre
Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Indie, Card & Board Game

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Release dates by platform and region

PlatformRegionDateUnlock timeStatusSource
PCWorldwideNot announcedReleasedSource

Release date history

  1. Date announced: May 8, 2026. Status: released — Upstream update (igdb) Source

Frequently asked questions

When does Chesst release?

Chesst released on May 8, 2026.

What time does Chesst 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 Chesst on?

Chesst is releasing on PC.

Has Chesst been delayed?

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Can I pre-order Chesst?

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