# multiplayer chess

> chess variant with up to six players

**Wikidata**: [Q121999252](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q121999252)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/multiplayer-chess

## Summary
Multiplayer Chess is a chess variant and multiplayer strategy game that supports 2–6 players. It is available as a browser game and as native apps for Android, Microsoft Windows, and Linux.

## Key Facts
- Multiplayer Chess is a chess variant that supports a maximum of 6 players and a minimum of 2 players.  
- Title/alias: "Multiplayer Chess."  
- Platforms: web browser (https://play.multiplayer-chess.net/), Android (Play Store: net.multiplayer_chess.play.twa), Microsoft Windows (Microsoft Store: 9NQVGZ40GWB2), and Linux (Snapcraft: multiplayer-chess).  
- Website: https://multiplayer-chess.net/ (available in English, German, Spanish).  
- Genre/classification: multiplayer game; strategy video game; chess variant; turn-based strategy video game; browser game; multiplayer online game.  
- Game modes: multiplayer video game, single-player video game, player versus player, hotseat, shared/splitscreen multiplayer.  
- Input devices supported: touchscreen and computer mouse.  
- Inspired by: chess.  
- Online/community identifiers: subreddit "MultiplayerChess" (English); YouTube channel ID UCLDbJXxBNW52LvqghQmvIGg (channel metadata includes start_time 2023-08-29); YouTube handle multiplayerchess-mh5lw.  
- External metadata: gamerprofiles game ID "jxXxw" (recorded 2024-05-17).

## FAQs
### Q: What is Multiplayer Chess?
A: Multiplayer Chess is a chess variant and multiplayer strategy game that extends chess to support two to six players and is available on web and native platforms.

### Q: How many players can play Multiplayer Chess?
A: Multiplayer Chess supports between 2 and 6 players, with 6 as the maximum number of players.

### Q: What platforms does Multiplayer Chess run on?
A: Multiplayer Chess runs in a web browser and has native versions for Android, Microsoft Windows, and Linux.

### Q: Can I play alone or locally with friends?
A: Yes. The title supports single-player and multiple local/ shared modes including hotseat and shared/splitscreen multiplayer, in addition to player-versus-player online play.

### Q: Where can I find official information or download links?
A: The official site is https://multiplayer-chess.net/. Play links appear at play.multiplayer-chess.net, the Android Play Store entry (net.multiplayer_chess.play.twa), Microsoft Store entry (9NQVGZ40GWB2), and Snapcraft (multiplayer-chess).

## Why It Matters
Multiplayer Chess adapts the classic game of chess into a multiplayer format that accommodates up to six participants, broadening the traditional two-player structure. By providing browser-based play alongside native apps for Android, Windows, and Linux, it lowers technical barriers and makes multiplayer chess accessible across common computing environments and input methods (touchscreen and mouse). The availability of multiple game modes — including single-player, player-vs-player, hotseat, and shared/splitscreen — supports varied play styles from casual local games to online matches. Its presence on community platforms (a dedicated subreddit and a YouTube channel) and identifiable store listings and IDs (Play Store, Microsoft Store, Snapcraft, gamerprofiles) indicate an ecosystem for discovery, discussion, and distribution. For players and communities interested in social or multi-agent strategy experiences, Multiplayer Chess provides a direct way to experiment with collaborative and competitive chess variants beyond the standard two-player form.

## Notable For
- Supporting up to six players, extending chess beyond the standard two-player format.  
- Multiplatform availability: playable in web browsers and as native apps for Android, Microsoft Windows, and Linux.  
- Multiple local and online game modes, including hotseat and shared/splitscreen multiplayer in addition to single-player and PvP.  
- Official multilingual website (English, German, Spanish) and distinct community identifiers (subreddit "MultiplayerChess", YouTube channel ID UCLDbJXxBNW52LvqghQmvIGg).  
- Cataloged external identifiers such as gamerprofiles game ID "jxXxw" (recorded 2024-05-17).

## Body

### Overview
- Multiplayer Chess is identified as a chess variant and multiplayer strategy game.  
- It is classified as a board game, browser game, multiplayer browser game, multiplayer online game, and video game.  
- The game is explicitly inspired by traditional chess.

### Players and Modes
- Minimum number of players: 2.  
- Maximum number of players: 6.  
- Supported game modes: multiplayer, single-player, player versus player, hotseat, shared/splitscreen multiplayer.

### Platforms and Requirements
- Web browser: primary browser play URL referenced at https://play.multiplayer-chess.net/.  
- Android: available on Google Play as net.multiplayer_chess.play.twa. Android is noted as an operating system (inception 2008-09-23).  
- Microsoft Windows: available on Microsoft Store (app ID 9NQVGZ40GWB2). Windows is listed as a family of operating systems (inception 1985-11-20).  
- Linux: available via Snapcraft (multiplayer-chess). Linux is listed as a family of Unix-like operating systems (inception 1991-09-17).

### Input and Interaction
- Input devices listed: touchscreen and computer mouse.  
- Play styles include local shared play (hotseat/shared-splitscreen) and online PvP.

### Website and Localization
- Official website: https://multiplayer-chess.net/.  
- Website language qualifiers: English, German, Spanish.

### Community and Media Presence
- Subreddit: "MultiplayerChess" (English).  
- YouTube: channel ID UCLDbJXxBNW52LvqghQmvIGg; associated YouTube handle multiplayerchess-mh5lw. Metadata includes a channel start_time of 2023-08-29 and recorded points in time for channel data.

### Identifiers and External Records
- Gamerprofiles game ID: jxXxw (recorded 2024-05-17).  
- Store and distribution links: Play Store (Android package net.multiplayer_chess.play.twa), Microsoft Store (9NQVGZ40GWB2), Snapcraft (multiplayer-chess), browser play URL (play.multiplayer-chess.net).

### Classification and Genre Tags
- Genres/tags applied: multiplayer game; strategy video game; chess variant; turn-based strategy video game.  
- Instance types include: board game; browser game; multiplayer browser game; multiplayer online game; multiplayer chess; video game.

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## References

1. [Source](https://play.multiplayer-chess.net/)
2. [Source](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.multiplayer_chess.play.twa)
3. [Source](https://www.microsoft.com/de-de/p/multiplayerchess/9NQVGZ40GWB2)
4. [Source](https://snapcraft.io/multiplayer-chess)
5. YouTube API
6. Q124398839