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Evaluation
Chess 2: The Sequel has been permanently removed from sale. On May 31, 2026, the developer posted a statement explaining that the game never achieved sufficient sales to sustain server costs, and that the multiplayer servers went offline long ago with no possibility of restoration due to lost server files. The developer explicitly stated they removed the game from the store to prevent anyone from purchasing it only to find the servers non-functional. The game is no longer purchasable on Steam, confirming it has been delisted.
Evidence
Developer announced the permanent removal of Chess 2 from the store, citing insufficient sales, long-dead servers, and lost server files that make restoration impossible.
No purchase options are available — the game can no longer be bought on Steam.
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Details
Developer
Publisher
Ludeme Games
Achievements
14
Platform
Windows
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer
About this game
Chess 2: The Sequel is the next step in the evolution of chess tuned for more viable options, strategic interest, and years and years of expert play.
There are six armies to choose from, each with their own abilities and unique flavor:
The 21 matchups and 36 opening books reward strategy and positional play from the very first move, not rote memorization.
If you cross the midline of the board with your king (midline invasion), you win. This makes for faster, more dynamic, and more aggressive games while eliminating the draw problem that plagues high-level chess.
"Chess 2 is more like Chess than Chess. That’s a good sequel.", "it’s actually pretty damn good" - Kotaku
"Precision-honed but gleefully inventive." - Eurogamer
"Open up a whole new realm of chess" - BigSushi
"Honestly, I don’t think I’ll ever play chess again- and it used to be something I quite enjoyed. But now I can’t see any context in which I wouldn’t just rather play Chess 2." - Scanline Media
"The visual design is gorgeous and shows a loving attention to detail" - Indie Statik
There are six armies to choose from, each with their own abilities and unique flavor:
- Classic: The original army from classic chess and the only army with a queen.
- Two Kings: Two warrior kings with a powerful attack and extra move.
- Empowered: Bishops, knights, and rooks gain each other's movement powers when adjacent.
- Animals: A wild mix of atypical attacks that are difficult to defend against.
- Nemesis: Focused attack on the enemy king for those who prefer checkmates.
- Reaper: Haunted army with teleportation and immortality.
The 21 matchups and 36 opening books reward strategy and positional play from the very first move, not rote memorization.
If you cross the midline of the board with your king (midline invasion), you win. This makes for faster, more dynamic, and more aggressive games while eliminating the draw problem that plagues high-level chess.
Features
- Online multiplayer with competitive ranked matchmaking
- Designed and balanced by master game designer David Sirlin
- Six armies to choose from, midline invasion, and dueling
- A pleasant, cohesive experience fit for the "Game of Kings"
- Beautiful and unique 2D and 3D piece sets for every army
- Play asynchronously in Correspondence mode with 11 days per move for Chess 2 on the go.
- Live matches have 25 minutes Fischer time with 15 second increment.
- Cross platform play with OUYA.
What people have been saying about Chess 2: The Sequel
"Chess 2 is more like Chess than Chess. That’s a good sequel.", "it’s actually pretty damn good" - Kotaku
"Precision-honed but gleefully inventive." - Eurogamer
"Open up a whole new realm of chess" - BigSushi
"Honestly, I don’t think I’ll ever play chess again- and it used to be something I quite enjoyed. But now I can’t see any context in which I wouldn’t just rather play Chess 2." - Scanline Media
"The visual design is gorgeous and shows a loving attention to detail" - Indie Statik
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Last evaluated Oct 2, 2026
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