Chess3D for Windows

Name: Chess3D
Rating: 3.3 (4 reviews)
Author: SW-Winsoft

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Download.com staffFebruary 26, 2026

This chess application offers a visually rich 3D experience with animated pieces and customizable environments. Play against AI, local, or online opponents, and analyze famous games.

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Pros
- Realistic, rotatable, and zoomable 3D view
- Many customizable board, piece, and scene sets
- Animated pieces with interactive environments
- Import PGN format chess games
- Support for UCI chess engines
Cons
- No mention of single player difficulty progression
- No detail on online opponent matchmaking
- No specific chess engine strength listed

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GENERAL

Release: October 25, 2010

Latest update: February 26, 2026

Version: 4.22

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows ME
Windows Vista
Windows 7
Windows XP
Windows 2000
Windows 10

Additional Requirements: Direct3D capable graphics card supporting shader model 2.0 or later

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Total Downloads: 45,182

Downloads Last Week: 1

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3.3/5

4 User Votes

Great animation
kriss001March 26, 2011
Pros
The animations are very well done so its fun for kids. It is better than the old battle chess. Also it plays very well at the 2000 level.
Cons
You are limited to 20 moves in the trial version. Some animations are a bit scary for kids. Features are a limited in the demo version
Summary
Good animation for kids and good play. Limited features in the demo version.
Listed under "Free". It isn't.
brakker1December 15, 2010
Pros
Unknown..... I never played it.
Cons
Offered as free but listed a buy price of $24.95. I dumped it immediately.
Summary
Borders on false advertising.
Pretty good graphics. Lots of options.
itsTextSeptember 19, 2008
Pros
Good graphics. Lots of options. Animated Fighting. Many different themed pieces to choose from. Saved games. Setup board option. Zoom, Pan & Scan. spherical angle views, internet play, adjustable difficulty levels, easy to crack serial key lol
Cons
I couldn't find anything I didn't like...honestly.
Summary
This program creates an all around good presentation for this game. I really enjoyed it and would recommend it to other chess players who're looking for animated chess games. Multi player, online player, internet player, computer player...whatever. It's got it all.
20 MOVES?
Lezlee798May 9, 2006
Pros
Good 3-d enviroment. nice graphics and sounds. Lets you see where the peices can go.
Cons
You only get 20 moves.
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Developer’s Description

By SW-Winsoft

Play an animated 3D chess game against your computer or online opponents.

Play a game of chess against various computer opponents or another local or online player. The realistic 3D view can be freely rotated and zoomed and there are many different sets of boards, chess pieces and scenes choose able. Some sets of pieces are animated and displayed in a suitable environment such as dungeon, medieval and spider lair. You can watch the figures walking and fighting at every move or you can even throw the figures down the board if you get angry about losing a game. Also included are hundreds of famous games you may want to analyze and continue to play at any point. Additionally other chess games in PGN format can be imported as well. A selection of free, but strong chess engines provides a good challenging and varied game experience while playing against the computer or just by watching two engines playing against each other. Additional free or commercial chess engines, using the UCI protocol, may be easily installed as well. Two player network playing over LAN or Internet is supported.

Chess3D for Windows

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