Unleash the grandmaster in you, right within the world of Minecraft! ChessMod invites you to engage in the classic game of chess, all while immersed in your favourite virtual universe.
Here's what we've got for you:
- Versatile Gameplay: From a free-style Wood Chess Board that encourages creativity, to a Gold Chess Board that enforces strict chess rules, our mod adapts to your chess cravings.
- Research-Driven Innovation: Backed by a dedicated research team, ChessMod is constantly updated to ensure a seamless experience across multiple versions of Minecraft.
- Ongoing Support: We're committed to broadening our version support and evolving the mod to cater to our vibrant community. Join us on this journey as we explore the intersection of gaming, art, and strategy!
Whether you're an avid chess player or simply curious, ChessMod is more than a game - it's an experience. Dive in, and let's checkmate together!
Supported By:
- Support via the Concordia University Part-Time Faculty Association's (CUPFA) Professional Development large grants in Jan. 2023
- The Technoculture, Art and Games (TAG) research group
- The Milieux Minecraft BLOC
- Our "Material Allegories and Minecraft" SSHRC grant
- Generous funding from Dr. Sabine Bergler's NSERC grant
- General support from Concordia University, Montreal
Quick facts
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- Minecraft versions listed: 1.20.1, 1.17.1, 1.16.5
- How to install: Install the matching mod loader (Forge, Fabric or NeoForge) for your Minecraft version. → Download the .jar. → Put it in the .minecraft/mods folder and launch that loader profile.
- Where to get it: Opens on CurseForge — not every file is mirrored on our own servers.
Install steps are the general flow for this file type — How to install Minecraft Java mods & modpacks walks through it step by step.
ChessMod is a free Minecraft Java mod. Compatible with Minecraft 1.20.1, 1.17.1, 1.16.5, 1.19.4 and newer. Downloaded 150,280 times (via CurseForge). Download it and open it directly in the game.