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Chess player count chart
Chess has very few players on Steam right now (5). Its all-time peak was 18.
History from May 1, 2024
Chess monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | not enough data | -53.33% | 7 |
| October 2026 | not enough data | +25% | 15 |
| September 2026 | 6 | -14.29% | 12 |
| August 2026 | not enough data | +16.67% | 14 |
| July 2026 | not enough data | +0% | 12 |
| June 2026 | not enough data | -7.69% | 12 |
| May 2026 | not enough data | -7.14% | 13 |
| April 2026 | not enough data | +16.67% | 14 |
| March 2026 | not enough data | -25% | 12 |
| February 2026 | not enough data | -11.11% | 16 |
| January 2026 | not enough data | +20% | 18 |
| December 2025 | not enough data | +25% | 15 |
| November 2025 | not enough data | +20% | 12 |
| October 2025 | not enough data | -23.08% | 10 |
| September 2025 | not enough data | +18.18% | 13 |
| August 2025 | not enough data | +0% | 11 |
| July 2025 | not enough data | +37.5% | 11 |
| June 2025 | not enough data | +33.33% | 8 |
| May 2025 | not enough data | -33.33% | 6 |
| April 2025 | not enough data | -18.18% | 9 |
| March 2025 | not enough data | +10% | 11 |
| February 2025 | not enough data | -9.09% | 10 |
| January 2025 | not enough data | +37.5% | 11 |
| December 2024 | not enough data | +14.29% | 8 |
| November 2024 | not enough data | +0% | 7 |
| October 2024 | not enough data | +16.67% | 7 |
| September 2024 | not enough data | +20% | 6 |
| August 2024 | not enough data | -16.67% | 5 |
| July 2024 | not enough data | +200% | 6 |
| June 2024 | not enough data | n/a | 2 |
| May 2024 | not enough data | n/a | 0 |
How many people are playing Chess?
At this moment Chess has 5 concurrent players on Steam. That makes it the #10,849 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 5 players. Today's peak is 29% below its 30-day average daily peak of 7.
Is Chess growing or declining?
Over the last 30 days Chess averaged a daily peak of 7 players, down 22% compared with the 30 days before (9). Its highest point this month (15) is 25% above the same period last year (12). In its first month after release (May 25, 2024) it peaked at 2 players. Today's player count is 28% of its all-time peak of 18, set on Jan 1, 2026.
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About Chess
Play classic chess on Steam: challenge AI opponents, invite friends online, solve puzzles, customize your board, and unlock achievements.
- Developer
- Popoko VM Games
- Released
- May 25, 2024
- Genre
- Casual, Strategy
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Languages
- 16 languages
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Chess price history
Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. Chess is at its full price of $7.99. It usually goes on sale for about 15% off (around $6.79), and the lowest we have recorded is $6.79.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown
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Chess FAQ
Is Chess dead?
Chess has very few players on Steam right now (5). Its all-time peak was 18.
How many people play Chess?
5 people are playing Chess on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 5 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Chess?
Chess reached its all-time Steam peak of 18 concurrent players on Jan 1, 2026.
Is Chess growing or declining?
Chess is declining. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 7, down 22% compared with the previous 30 days.
How much does Chess cost?
Chess costs $7.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price Chess has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for Chess on Steam is $6.79 (15% off), on Oct 13, 2026. It costs $7.99 right now.
Is Chess on sale right now?
No, Chess is at its full price of $7.99 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 15%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 15%.
Is Chess good?
Steam players rate Chess Mostly Positive: 75% of 45 reviews are positive.
When did Chess come out?
Chess was released on Steam on May 25, 2024.
Who made Chess?
Chess was developed by Popoko VM Games.
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