The Candidates Chess tournament takes place from 15th March to 5th April where the winner will become the challenger for the upcoming World Chess Championship. <\/p>\n
The challenger will face the reigning champion, Magnus Carlsen, to determine who will become the new world champion. <\/p>\n
If you simply can’t wait for the tournament and love the intricate game of Chess as much as the next peon, then we’ve got you covered with the top five chess games that you can play ahead of the World Chess Champions. <\/p>\n
From developer Ripstone comes Chess Ultra. This Chess game has it all and it looks absolutely gorgeous. Unlike those intricate Chess engines that you can tinker with for months, if not years, Chess Ultra is for those who simply want to play Chess. <\/p>\n
The game comes with a wide range of fantastic features, including being able to play against AI opponents (with 10 Grandmaster-approved AI levels). You can also play it against your friends both in online and local multiplayer. It has full VR and Twitch integration and in-depth tutorials, making it perfect for both veterans and newcomers. <\/p>\n
The game will set you back $12.99 on Steam<\/a> and is available on consoles (PS4<\/a>, Xbox One<\/a> and Switch<\/a>) as well for roughly the same price. It even has cross-platform play and leaderboards, making it the complete package and our top pick for the best Chess games to enjoy. <\/p>\n