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Combat Chess

Combat Chess

1997Easy to run

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1080p performance

Combat Chess estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps999 fps890 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps965 fps784 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps939 fps763 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps887 fps721 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps809 fps657 fps
RTX 4060999 fps913 fps730 fps593 fps
RTX 3060978 fps783 fps626 fps509 fps
GTX 1660 Super709 fps567 fps454 fps369 fps

1440p performance

Combat Chess estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps986 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps959 fps779 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps822 fps668 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps905 fps724 fps588 fps
RTX 3080999 fps880 fps704 fps572 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps832 fps665 fps540 fps
RTX 3070948 fps758 fps607 fps493 fps
RTX 4060856 fps685 fps548 fps445 fps
RTX 3060734 fps587 fps470 fps382 fps
GTX 1660 Super532 fps426 fps340 fps277 fps

4K performance

Combat Chess estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps877 fps712 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps814 fps661 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps913 fps730 fps593 fps
RTX 5080999 fps861 fps689 fps560 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps809 fps647 fps526 fps
RTX 4070 Ti799 fps639 fps511 fps415 fps
RTX 4070685 fps548 fps438 fps356 fps
RX 7800 XT603 fps483 fps386 fps314 fps
RTX 3080587 fps470 fps376 fps305 fps
RTX 4060 Ti554 fps443 fps355 fps288 fps
RTX 3070505 fps404 fps323 fps263 fps
RTX 4060457 fps365 fps292 fps237 fps
RTX 3060391 fps313 fps250 fps203 fps
GTX 1660 Super284 fps227 fps182 fps148 fps

Minimum Hardware

Graphics Card
Minimum required

Video card with 64 MB RAM

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Processor
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1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster

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Memory
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1 GB

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Genres

About

Combat Chess, released in 1997, is a unique blend of strategy and fantasy, revitalizing the classic game of chess by introducing enchanting, animated characters that battle across the board. This imaginative title transforms traditional black-and-white gameplay into a visually stimulating experience with rendered 3D graphics and engaging animations. Players can enjoy intense matches against both the AI and human opponents while adhering to Grand Master standards.

When assessing PC performance for Combat Chess, the game is notably accessible, requiring only an entry-level GPU with a minimum score of around 50. Players will find that even basic hardware can deliver satisfactory FPS, making it an excellent choice for gamers with older setups or those hesitant to invest heavily in performance. A minimum of 1 GB RAM ensures smooth gameplay, allowing the vibrant graphics and animations to shine without demanding the latest technology.

Overall, if you're a fan of strategy games and appreciate a creative twist on classic mechanics, Combat Chess is certainly worth a try. Its charming visuals and engaging gameplay provide a delightful experience that appeals to both casual and seasoned gamers alike.

Performance profile

Released in December 1997, Combat Chess predates modern GPU acceleration as we know it today. It runs effortlessly on virtually any current hardware, including integrated graphics and entry-level laptops — framerate is limited by the engine, not the GPU.

As a strategy title, Combat Chess is typically CPU-bound rather than GPU-bound — single-thread CPU performance dictates framerate during large-scale battles, end-game saves and late-game AI turns. A fast modern 6-core will help more than a GPU upgrade.

Extremely light — Combat Chess runs at 60 FPS 1080p on any integrated GPU (Intel Iris Xe, AMD Radeon Graphics) or a decade-old discrete card like the GTX 1050. A current-gen RTX 4060 pushes 4K Ultra without effort.

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