The Best Chess Games for Xbox Series X

Update : Check and Slash added at rank #3.
Here are our 10 Best Chess Games for Xbox Series X:
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Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate (2022)

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Chess, but you replace your entire army with a royal shotgun. A unique strategy roguelike based on the timeless checkboard classic.


  • chess
  • rogue-like
  • turn-based
  • strategy
  • card

2

Chessarama (2023)

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Chessarama is a collection of chess-inspired puzzle and strategy games that use chess pieces and their established move sets, then reimagines their goals and themes. Solve challenges, unlock collectibles, and compete against each other on the leaderboards. Welcome to Chessarama!


  • chess
  • cozy
  • turn-based
  • tabletop
  • wholesome
  • relaxing
  • puzzle
  • strategy
  • psychological
  • family-friendly
  • horror
  • board-game
  • colourful
  • tactical
  • simulation

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Check and Slash (2024)

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Check and Slash combines the action and combat of a hack and slash game with the movement patterns of chess pieces. Find your way through a maze of boards, slash your enemies, dodge attacks, rescue black pieces to receive upgrades and fight against formidable opponents until you find the enemy king.


  • rogue-like
  • chess
  • rush
  • movement
  • hack-and-slash
  • tabletop
  • board-game
  • grid
  • boss

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