A Minecraft mod that introduces chess brings a strategic twist to the game, allowing players to enjoy classic board battles within the Minecraft world. This mod adds a fully functional chessboard where players can engage in multiplayer matches or practice against AI. The chess pieces are beautifully rendered to match Minecraft’s blocky aesthetic, and each piece moves according to standard chess rules. This unique addition provides a fun, cerebral challenge amidst the usual survival and building elements of Minecraft.
Quick facts
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- Minecraft version listed: 1.20.1
- 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 Modrinth — 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.
Verified by MCModsHub
- Ships as plazmas_chess_mod.jar — drop this file into the mods folder
- Download size: 83 KB
- Download link checked 19 Aug 2026 — working
These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.