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Zen Chess: Mate in One

Zen Chess: Mate in One

70/100
3 ratings2018Easy to run

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1080p performance

Zen Chess: Mate in One 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 fps937 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps988 fps803 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps871 fps707 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps847 fps688 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps800 fps650 fps
RTX 3070999 fps912 fps729 fps593 fps
RTX 4060999 fps824 fps659 fps535 fps
RTX 3060882 fps706 fps565 fps459 fps
GTX 1660 Super640 fps512 fps409 fps333 fps

1440p performance

Zen Chess: Mate in One 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 fps946 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps889 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps865 fps703 fps
RTX 4070999 fps926 fps741 fps602 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps816 fps653 fps531 fps
RTX 3080993 fps794 fps635 fps516 fps
RTX 4060 Ti938 fps750 fps600 fps488 fps
RTX 3070855 fps684 fps547 fps444 fps
RTX 4060772 fps618 fps494 fps401 fps
RTX 3060662 fps529 fps424 fps344 fps
GTX 1660 Super480 fps384 fps307 fps249 fps

4K performance

Zen Chess: Mate in One estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps988 fps791 fps642 fps
RTX 4090999 fps918 fps734 fps596 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps824 fps659 fps535 fps
RTX 5080971 fps776 fps621 fps505 fps
RTX 4080 Super912 fps729 fps584 fps474 fps
RTX 4070 Ti721 fps576 fps461 fps375 fps
RTX 4070618 fps494 fps395 fps321 fps
RX 7800 XT544 fps435 fps348 fps283 fps
RTX 3080529 fps424 fps339 fps275 fps
RTX 4060 Ti500 fps400 fps320 fps260 fps
RTX 3070456 fps365 fps292 fps237 fps
RTX 4060412 fps329 fps264 fps214 fps
RTX 3060353 fps282 fps226 fps184 fps
GTX 1660 Super256 fps205 fps164 fps133 fps

Minimum Hardware

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Graphics card supporting DirectX 9.0c

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Processor
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2 Ghz Dual Core

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Memory
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2 GB

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About

Zen Chess: Mate in One, released in 2018, is a minimalist chess puzzle game that invites players to engage in thought-provoking mate-in-one challenges. Its beautifully designed chess board combined with a simple yet elegant interface makes it a refreshing option for casual gamers and chess enthusiasts alike. The game's focus on solving these specific puzzles allows for a unique twist on traditional chess gameplay.

When it comes to PC performance, Zen Chess: Mate in One is quite accessible and doesn't demand high-end hardware. As a casual game, it can be effectively run on entry-level GPUs, with a minimum score of around 300. Players can expect smooth gameplay and decent FPS even on a modest rig, given that it requires only 2 GB of RAM and a basic graphical setup. This makes it an ideal choice for those looking to enjoy casual gaming without the need for advanced gaming setups.

Considering its rating of 70/100 and its casual gameplay, Zen Chess: Mate in One is a worthwhile pick for anyone who enjoys chess puzzles. If you're looking for a relaxed yet mentally stimulating game that runs smoothly on less demanding hardware, this title is certainly worth trying out.

Performance profile

April 2018 release. Zen Chess: Mate in One was built around the GTX 10-series / RX Vega era. Current-gen mid-range cards (RTX 4060 / RX 7600) are overkill at 1080p and handle 1440p Ultra comfortably.

Indie and casual titles are typically light on hardware. Zen Chess: Mate in One runs well on almost any modern GPU, including integrated graphics on recent laptops — you won't need a dedicated card for a smooth experience.

Extremely light — Zen Chess: Mate in One 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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