Wii Chess

About

Wii Chess turns your console into a portable chessboard with touch controls. Play against the system in single player, face off with a friend on split screen, or connect online for matches across Europe. The AI adapts across 10 difficulty levels while the touch interface lets you move pieces directly on the board. All games can be saved and replayed to track progress over time. The game uses a modified version of Loop, a chess engine that placed third in the 2007 World Computer Chess Championship. Players appreciate the balance between accessibility and challenge with over 80% of reviews on release platforms calling it "solid for casual and serious players." Though dated by today's standards, its straightforward design and online mode made it a staple for Nintendo's strategy fans when it launched in 2008.