Play Star Wars Chess Online

Star Wars Chess is a chess game released in 1980 for the MS-DOS platform. It was developed and published by The Software Toolworks, Inc. The title adapts the traditional rules of chess, with all standard pieces replaced by characters from the original Star Wars film trilogy.

Players control either the light side or dark side faction, commanding pieces that correspond to characters such as Darth Vader or Luke Skywalker. The objective follows conventional chess rules, with the primary goal being to checkmate the opponent's king. Progression occurs through standard chess matches, with the game's structure centered on the classic chessboard and turn-based movement. A notable gameplay feature is the inclusion of brief animated sequences that play when one piece captures another, depicting a battle between the two characters. These animations can sometimes result in unexpected or humorous outcomes, such as a character of lower perceived strength defeating a more powerful one.