CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Mine Chess
Working Chess in Minecraft
Quick answer
Which Mine Chess release should I use?
Mine Chess minechess-v1.1.3.jar targets 1.21.2-Snapshot, 1.21, 1.21.6-snapshot with Fabric, Forge, NeoForge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Mine Chess required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does Mine Chess minechess-v1.1.3.jar need?
minechess-v1.1.3.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
This file does not list any required or optional mods.
Before you install it
Add Mine Chess without breaking your instance.
Built for Mine Chess minechess-v1.1.3.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use minechess-v1.1.3.jar. It targets 1.21.2-Snapshot, 1.21, 1.21.6-snapshot with Fabric, Forge, NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
- 02
Bring the mods it needs
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
- 03
Put it on the correct side
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside minechess-v1.1.3.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Mine Chess add?
Description
This datapack / mod adds chess to Minecraft
To get a board you need to craft it (1.20.5+) or enter this command /function chess:summon/summon

To make a move, you need to click on the figure, and then on the field you want to move to. The mod provides for a double move of the pawn, castling and capture en passant.
Command to change the style of figures:
/function chess:replace_figures
To remove the board with figures you need to use the following two commands
/execute as @e[tag=bizcub.chess] on passengers run kill @s
/kill @e[tag=bizcub.chess]
Craft


Dependencies
- Fabric loader requires Fabric API
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Mine Chess by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.1.2
4 loader builds26.1.1
4 loader builds26.1
4 loader builds1.21.11-snapshot
4 loader builds1.21.11
4 loader builds1.21.10
4 loader builds1.21.9-snapshot
4 loader builds1.21.9
4 loader builds1.21.8
4 loader builds1.21.7
4 loader builds1.21.6-snapshot
4 loader buildsShowing the newest 12 of 30 game versions. Older files are in the list below.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Mine Chess versions and loaders
minechess-v1.1.3.jar
16 Jun 2026
minechess-v1.1.2.jar
26 Sept 2025
minechess-v1.1.1-mod.jar
chess-v1.1.1-mod.jar
8 Jun 2025
minechess-v1.1.jar
18 May 2025
minechess-v1.0.jar
28 Mar 2025
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.
