Chess Ultra Arrives on Nintendo Switch Later This Week

Written by Brandon Hofer on October 30, 2017

News: Chess Ultra is coming to the Switch soon with some special multiplayer modes, including cross-play with Xbox One and PC.

Ripstone Games has revealed that Chess Ultra is coming to the Nintendo Switch this week. Chess Ultra features great visuals, seamless online multiplayer and Grandmaster-approved AI that offers the ultimate chess experience. The game is cross-platform compatible so players on Nintendo Switch can play chess against players on PC and Xbox One.

Chess Ultra fully utilises the array of intuitive playing options on Nintendo Switch. Fans can play on the big screen with the console docked, in tabletop mode with the Pro Controller, and on the go in handheld mode using either the Joy-Con controllers or by taking advantage of full touch screen functionality. Additional to this, the game also includes a unique way for two people to play the game in local multiplayer cross-table playing mode, whereby the console acts as the chess board. Place the console down between you and your opponent to play cross-table chess. Each player uses an individual Joy-Con controller to take their turn, and the game features an adaptive UI for cross-table play meaning you can focus on your strategy and enjoy the ultimate table top challenge.

Key features of the game include…

Stunning environments and beautiful chess sets, including a ‘Fire and Brimstone’ chess set that literally burns

10 Grandmaster approved AI levels

Comprehensive time controls, including Classical, Blitz and Marathon, all available online

Intuitive local and online multiplayer with ELO ranking system

Cross-platform online play between Xbox One and PC

Spectate and compete in Official Ripstone tournaments

Numerous playing options including full touch screen and cross-table playing modes

Over 80 chess puzzles

Re-write the past by winning the biggest historic matches

In-depth tutorials

Check out the trailer that was released to accompany this announcement and tell us what you think. Chess Ultra will be launching on Nintendo Switch on November 2nd, priced at £9.99 / $12.49 / €12.49. Will you be picking it up?