CurseForge · Minecraft mod
ChessBoard
ChessBoard is a Mod that adds playable boardgames to Minecraft.
Quick answer
Which ChessBoard release should I use?
chessboard-0.0.5.jar targets 26.1.2, 26.2 with 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 ChessBoard 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 chessboard-0.0.5.jar need?
chessboard-0.0.5.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 ChessBoard without breaking your instance.
Built for chessboard-0.0.5.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use chessboard-0.0.5.jar. It targets 26.1.2, 26.2 with NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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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.
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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 chessboard-0.0.5.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does ChessBoard add?
Mod Description
This is a lightweight board‑game interaction mod that adds several freely playable boards to Minecraft. All boards come with a simple but practical interface, and no built‑in rules are enforced.
Four Board Games — Chinese Chess (Xiangqi, 10×9), Chess (8×8), Gomoku (15×15), and Tic‑Tac‑Toe (3×3)
Full Interaction — Right‑click on a board cell to make a move. Selected pieces are raised with a lift animation, and moving pieces are animated with a smooth travel effect.
3D Pieces — Chess pieces (King, Queen, Bishop, Knight, Rook, Pawn) are modelled with Blockbench. White pieces use light‑coloured wood (birch), black pieces use dark wood (dark oak).
Chinese Character Pieces — Xiangqi pieces display Chinese characters (e.g. 帅/将, 仕/士, etc.) in red and black to distinguish the two sides.
Dark‑Chess Mode — Xiangqi supports both a standard dark‑chess opening and a fully facedown opening. Clicking a facedown piece triggers a flip animation to reveal it.
Randomised Opening — Gomoku can be started with 3–10 grey obstacle pieces placed at random positions on the board.
Management Interface — Opens by default with Shift + Right‑click. It supports undo, reset, import/export of game‑state codes, and special game‑mode starts.
Side‑Menu Option — Optionally, right‑clicking the side edges of the board can open the management interface directly, while right‑clicking the top and bottom edges still performs normal moves.
Main Features
Right‑click interaction: Right‑click on a board to place or move a piece at the corresponding position – intuitive and straightforward.
Sneak reset: While holding the sneak (Shift) key, right‑click a board to instantly clear it and restore it to its initial state.
No rule enforcement: The mod does not include win/loss detection or move restrictions. You are free to arrange pieces as you like, making it ideal for casual setup, teaching demonstrations, or pure entertainment.
The mod was generated with AI assistance, so its functionality is basic yet complete – a nice addition for players who enjoy tinkering with boards in a relaxed way.
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
ChessBoard by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.1.2
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
ChessBoard versions and loaders
chessboard-0.0.5.jar
18 Aug 2026
chessboard-0.0.4.jar
15 Aug 2026
chessboard-0.0.3.jar
31 Jul 2026
chessboard-0.0.2.jar
7 Jul 2026
chessboard-0.0.1.jar
5 Jul 2026
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.