ModsJava
Flash's MineChess
Java mod listed for Minecraft 1.16. Downloads from the MC Java Mods app on Android.
⬇ Download on CurseForgeThe author built this one for Minecraft 1.16.4–1.16.5 on Forge. On other versions it may install and then do nothing.
Do you like chess?
Do you like Minecraft?
Do you play Multiplayer?
Then this mod is for you!

MineChess is a mod that aims to bring the joys of chess into Minecraft.
Features:
- Multiplayer! You can challenge people on the server you're on to a game of chess.
/minechess challenge c <player>
/minechess challenge accept <player> - You don't have to be constantly looking at the board! You can close the menu and do anything while you're waiting on your opponent to move!
- Move highlighting! Are you a beginner? The board will automatically highlight moves for you if you click on a piece.
- Do you want to give up? You can easily resign from your match!
/minechess resign - Did the server shut down in the middle of your match? Don't worry, your progress was saved!
- Customization! If you don't like the default color scheme of chess, feel free to edit it!

Hope you enjoy playing with the mod!
Note: I don't plan on updating the mod. This was just a fun personal project I wanted to share. If any bugs come up, I will fix them, but don't expect new features.
Quick facts
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- Minecraft versions listed: 1.16.5, 1.16.4
- 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.
File checked by MCModsHub
- Ships as minechess-1.0.1.jar — drop this file into the mods folder
- Download size: 145 KB
- Download link checked 14 Oct 2026 — working
These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.