Chess
65 achievements
Ultra Rare×28
Very Rare×13
Rare×20
Uncommon×3
Common×1
About Chess's achievements
Chess has 65 Steam achievements, 28 of them ultra-rare — unlocked by under 5% of players. The rarest is "Ultimate Puzzle Solver", earned by just 0.3% of players. Below is the complete achievement list with global rarity and a full achievement difficulty breakdown.
Rarest achievement
0.3%
of players earned "Ultimate Puzzle Solver"
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All Chess achievements
65 achievements
Ultimate Puzzle Solver
Solve 5000 chess puzzles and reach the pinnacle of chess puzzle solving.
Ultra Rare0.3%
Puzzle Genius
Solve 1000 chess puzzles and achieve the rank of puzzle genius.
Ultra Rare0.4%
Puzzle Grandmaster
Solve 2000 chess puzzles and earn the prestigious title of puzzle grandmaster.
Ultra Rare0.4%
First Online Win
Win your first online game.
Ultra Rare0.5%
Puzzle Mastermind
Solve 500 chess puzzles and become a mastermind of chess puzzles.
Ultra Rare0.6%
King's Legacy
King's Legacy secured! 500 victories testify to your supreme mastery.
Ultra Rare0.7%
Queen's Reign
Queen's Reign achieved! Your command of 250 victories is unparalleled.
Ultra Rare0.9%
Grünfeld Defense
Played a game using the Grünfeld Defense, characterized by the moves 1.d4 Nf6, 2.c4 g6, and 3.Nc3 d5, honoring Ernst Grünfeld's introduction of this defense into international play in 1922.
Ultra Rare0.9%
Puzzle Prodigy
Solve 250 chess puzzles and solidify your status as a puzzle prodigy.
Ultra Rare0.9%
Benoni Defense
Reinganum's Resolve: Played a game using the Benoni Defense, inspired by Aaron Reinganum's 1825 analysis, starting with the modern moves 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5, showcasing a bold and dynamic approach to countering White's pawn center.
Ultra Rare1.0%
King's Indian Defense
Kmoch's Insight: Played a game using the King's Indian Defense, characterized by the moves 1.d4 Nf6 and 2.c4 g6, honoring the mid-20th-century analysis and play of Soviet players and popularized by Hans Kmoch.
Ultra Rare1.0%
Philidor Defense
Played a game using the Philidor Defense, defined by 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 d6, prioritizing structure and resilience over rapid development. An opening championed by François-André Danican Philidor, embodying the classical belief that “pawns are the soul of chess.”
Ultra Rare1.1%
Nimzo-Indian Defense
Nimzowitsch's Mastery: Played a game using the Nimzo-Indian Defense, developed by Aron Nimzowitsch, characterized by the moves 1.d4 Nf6, 2.c4 e6, 3.Nc3 Bb4, showcasing a hypermodern approach to countering White's pawn structure.
Ultra Rare1.2%
First Online Game
Start your first online game.
Ultra Rare1.2%
Level 6 AI Victory
Level 6 AI Defeated! Grandmastery Achieved
Ultra Rare1.3%
Trompowsky Attack
Played a game using the Trompowsky Attack, launched with 1.d4 Nf6 2.Bg5, immediately challenging Black’s knight structure. Named after Brazilian master Octávio Trompowsky, this opening favors initiative and imbalance from the outset.
Ultra Rare1.4%
Rook's Dominion
Rook's Dominion unlocked! 100 victories mark your towering strength.
Ultra Rare1.7%
Puzzle Enthusiast
Solve 100 chess puzzles and demonstrate your dedication to improving.
Ultra Rare1.7%
Petrov Defense
Played a game using the Petrov Defense, characterized by 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nf6, meeting aggression with symmetry and balance. Renowned for its solid reputation, this opening has been trusted by world champions as a reliable answer to 1.e4.
Ultra Rare1.7%
Level 5 AI Victory
Level 5 AI defeated! Mastery within reach.
Ultra Rare1.9%
Elephant Gambit
Elephant's Charge: Played a game using the Elephant Gambit, characterized by the move 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 d5, showcasing a dynamic and creative approach with a pawn structure resembling an elephant's head.
Ultra Rare1.9%
London System
Played a game using the London System, recognized by 1.d4 d5 2.Bf4, emphasizing solid development and straightforward plans. A favorite among club players and grandmasters alike, the London System proves that simplicity can be a powerful weapon.
Ultra Rare2.6%
Scotch Game
Scotch Strategy: Played a game using the Scotch Game, characterized by the moves 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d4, showcasing a timeless and strategic approach developed by masters like Ercole del Rio and popularized by the 1824 Edinburgh-London correspondence match.
Ultra Rare2.7%
Ruy Lopez
Ruy Lopez Legacy: Played a game using the Ruy Lopez opening, characterized by the moves 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5, showcasing a strategic approach developed by Ruy López de Segura in his 1561 book, Libro del Axedrez.
Ultra Rare2.8%
Vienna Game
Played a game using the Vienna Game, introduced by 1.e4 e5 2.Nc3, blending rapid development with flexible central plans. Popular in the romantic era, this opening offers dynamic attacking chances while retaining classical harmony.
Ultra Rare2.9%
Italian Game
Italian Mastery: Played a game using the Italian Game, characterized by the moves 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4, showcasing a timeless and strategic approach developed by masters like Damiano, Polerio, and Greco.
Ultra Rare3.2%
King's Gambit
Gambit Glory: Played a game using the King's Gambit, a historically popular opening characterized by the move 1.e4 e5 2.f4, showcasing a bold and aggressive approach to the game.
Ultra Rare3.3%
The Bongcloud
Bongcloud Boldness: Played a game using the Bongcloud Opening, characterized by the move 1.e4 e5 2.Ke2, showcasing a humorous and unconventional approach to the game.
Ultra Rare4.5%
Aspiring Puzzle Tactician
Solve 20 chess puzzles and show your growing tactical acumen.
Very Rare5.6%
Bishop's Wisdom
Bishop's Wisdom achieved! Your strategic mastery shines in 20 victories.
Very Rare7.2%
Queen's Gambit
Aleppo's Strategy: Played a game using the Queen's Gambit, characterized by the pawn move to c4, honoring its rich history from the 1490 Göttingen manuscript to its popularization in the 1873 Vienna tournament.
Very Rare7.8%
Level 4 AI Victory
Level 4 AI vanquished! Strategy sharpens.
Very Rare8.7%
Quick Puzzle Solver
Solve 5 chess puzzles and prove your knack for swift problem-solving.
Very Rare10.7%
Scandinavian Defense
Played a game using the Scandinavian Defense, marked by the immediate challenge 1.e4 d5, striking at the center from the very first move. A bold and pragmatic opening favored for its clarity and fighting spirit, long used by Scandinavian masters and modern blitz players alike.
Very Rare10.9%
Clemenz Opening
Clemenz Conquest: Played a game using the Clemenz Opening, honoring Hermann Clemenz by starting with the distinctive pawn move to h3, setting the stage for an unconventional and strategic game.
Very Rare12.9%
Sodium Attack
Sodium Strike: Played a game using the Sodium Attack, an audacious opening move where the knight leaps to the a3 square, surprising your opponent with its unconventional approach.
Very Rare13.5%
Amar Opening
Played a game using the Amar Opening, an unorthodox opening that starts with the knight's surprising leap to the edge of the board, catching your opponent off guard.
Very Rare13.8%
Anderssen's Opening
Anderssen's Advance: Played a game using Anderssen's Opening, honoring Adolf Anderssen by starting with the distinctive pawn move to a3, showcasing a strategic and historic approach to the game.
Very Rare14.1%
Dutch Defense
Stein's Shield: Played a game using the Dutch Defense, honoring Elias Stein by starting with the bold pawn move to f5, showcasing a robust and strategic response to 1.d4.
Very Rare14.4%
Barnes Opening
Barnes Brilliance: Played a game using the Barnes Opening, honoring Thomas Wilson Barnes by starting with the unconventional pawn move to f3, showcasing a unique and strategic approach to the game.
Very Rare14.5%
First Puzzle
Solve your first chess puzzle and embark on your journey to mastery.
Very Rare14.6%
Nimzowitsch-Larsen Attack
Nimzowitsch-Larsen Mastery: Played a game using the Nimzowitsch-Larsen Attack, advancing the pawn to b3 to set up a flexible and innovative position.
Rare16.7%
Saragossa Opening
Saragossa Surprise: Played a game using the Saragossa Opening, starting with the pawn move to c3, embracing an unconventional and creative approach to the game.
Rare17.2%
King's Fianchetto Opening
Fianchetto Focus: Played a game using the King's Fianchetto Opening, strategically advancing the pawn to g3 to prepare for a solid and defensive bishop fianchetto.
Rare18.3%
Caro-Kann Defense
Caro-Kann Conquest: Played a game using the Caro-Kann Defense, named after Horatio Caro and Marcus Kann, characterized by the pawn move to c6, showcasing a solid and strategic approach to countering White's pawn center.
Rare18.5%
Pirc Defense
Pirc's Prudence: Played a game using the Pirc Defense, named after Slovenian grandmaster Vasja Pirc, characterized by the pawn move to d6, showcasing a flexible and strategic approach to countering White's pawn center.
Rare19.2%
Alekhine's Defense
Alekhine's Ambush: Played a game using Alekhine's Defense, introduced by Alexander Alekhine in 1921, characterized by the moves 1.e4 Nf6, provoking weaknesses in White's center pawns while following the hypermodern school's principles.
Rare20.6%
Sicilian Defense
Sicilian Strength: Played a game using the Sicilian Defense, characterized by the move 1.e4 c5, showcasing a strategic approach analyzed by masters like Polerio, Salvio, Carrera, Greco, Cozio, and Philidor.
Rare20.6%
Modern Defense
Robatsch's Strategy: Played a game using the Modern Defense, in which Black allows White to occupy the center with the moves 1.e4 g6, planning to strategically undermine it.
Rare20.8%
Grob Opening
Grob's Bold Start: Played a game using the Grob Opening, making an unexpected move with the pawn to g4, catching your opponent off guard with this daring strategy.
Rare22.1%
Mieses Opening
Mieses Mastery: Played a game using the Mieses Opening, following in the footsteps of grandmaster Jacques Mieses by starting with the thoughtful pawn move to d3, setting the stage for a flexible and strategic game.
Rare22.3%
Level 2 AI Victory
Level 2 AI conquered! Your skills are growing.
Rare22.6%
Kadas Opening
Kadas' Bold Move: Played a game using the Kadas Opening, making an adventurous start by moving the pawn to h4, catching your opponent off guard with this unconventional opening.
Rare22.9%
Van Geet Opening
Played a game using the Van Geet Opening, a strategic move where the knight advances to the c3 square, setting the stage for a flexible and dynamic game.
Rare23.2%
Knight's Valor
Well done! Your skills have won you 5 victories.
Rare23.8%
Ware Opening
Strategic Start: Played a game using the Ware Opening, a unique opening move that surprises your opponent with an early attack from the wing.
Rare24.0%
Polish Opening
Polish Precision: Played a game using the Polish Opening, inspired by the historic 1924 New York chess tournament, starting with the bold pawn move to b4, showcasing a unique and strategic approach to the game.
Rare24.0%
Bird's Opening
Bird's Bold Move: Played a game using Bird's Opening, honoring 19th-century English player Henry Bird by starting with the strategic pawn move to f4, showcasing a dynamic and aggressive approach to the game.
Rare25.4%
French Defense
French Fortress: Played a game using the French Defense, following the historic 1834 match between London and Paris, countering the initial e4 move with the strategic pawn move to e6 to establish a solid and resilient position.
Rare26.4%
Van 't Kruijs opening
Van 't Kruijs Victory: Played a game using the Van 't Kruijs Opening, honoring Maarten van 't Kruijs by starting with the strategic pawn move to e3, setting up a solid and flexible position.
Rare26.7%
Réti Opening
Reti's Resolve: Played a game using the Reti Opening, starting with the knight's thoughtful move to f3, setting up a flexible and strategic game plan.
Rare28.9%
Level 1 AI Victory
Victory over Level 1 AI! The journey begins.
Uncommon31.5%
English Opening
Staunton's Strategy: Played a game using the English Opening, honoring 19th-century English master Howard Staunton by starting with the strategic pawn move to c4, showcasing a refined and flexible approach to the game.
Uncommon33.9%
Level 3 AI Victory
Level 3 AI overcome! Your tactics evolve.
Uncommon39.4%
Pawn's Journey
Congratulations! You've outsmarted the machine once.
Common58.2%