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MineChess
Working Chess in Minecraft
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Quick answer
Which MineChess release matches 25w21a Forge?
Best match for your filters 1.1.3
Game version 1.20.3-pre1, 1.20.3-pre2, 1.20.3-pre3
Loader Fabric, Forge, NeoForge
MineChess 1.1.3 targets 1.20.3-pre1, 1.20.3-pre2, 1.20.3-pre3 with Fabric, Forge, NeoForge. Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is MineChess required on the client, server, or both?
Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
Client Optional
Dedicated server Optional
Loader for this release Fabric, Forge, NeoForge
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume
The source marks this as usable on both the client and server.
What else does MineChess 1.1.3 need?
1.1.3 on 25w21a Forge. Every mod below is checked against that same setup.
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 MineChess without breaking your instance.
Built for MineChess 1.1.3 on 25w21a Forge. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 1.1.3. It targets 1.20.3-pre1, 1.20.3-pre2, 1.20.3-pre3 with Fabric, Forge, 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
Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside 1.1.3. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does MineChess 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 Modrinth.
Pick your setup
MineChess by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
Minecraft version
26.2-snapshot-8
5 loader buildsMinecraft version
26.2-snapshot-7
5 loader buildsMinecraft version
26.2-snapshot-6
5 loader buildsMinecraft version
26.2-snapshot-5
5 loader buildsMinecraft version
26.2-snapshot-4
5 loader buildsMinecraft version
26.2-snapshot-3
5 loader buildsMinecraft version
26.2-snapshot-2
5 loader buildsMinecraft version
26.2-snapshot-1
5 loader buildsMinecraft version
26.2-rc-2
5 loader buildsMinecraft version
26.2-rc-1
5 loader buildsMinecraft version
26.2-pre-6
5 loader buildsShowing the newest 12 of 166 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
MineChess versions and loaders
1.1.3
minechess-v1.1.3.jar
16 Jun 2026
Client Optional Server Optional Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 25w21a · Forge setup 1.20.3-pre11.20.3-pre21.20.3-pre31.20.3-pre4 release
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.
