GameDoes Chess! have kernel-level anti-cheat?
Chess!'s Steam page declares no anti-cheat. Steam has required kernel-level anti-cheat to be declared since October 2024, but older games may not have updated their store pages, so this isn't a guarantee.
From the requirements on the Steam store page, checked Oct 28, 2026.
What the store page says you sign up for
| Third-party account | Chess! requires the use of an active Lichess account. Chess! is a third party application that integrates with the Lichess API. Chess! is not affiliated with Lichess. Please follow all rules and ToS provided by Lichess. |
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| EULA | Requires agreeing to a third-party EULA |
FAQ
Does Chess! have kernel-level anti-cheat?
Chess!'s Steam page declares no anti-cheat. Steam has required kernel-level anti-cheat to be declared since October 2024, but older games may not have updated their store pages, so this isn't a guarantee.
Does Chess! require a third-party account?
Yes. The Steam page says Chess! requires a Chess! requires the use of an active Lichess account. Chess! is a third party application that integrates with the Lichess API. Chess! is not affiliated with Lichess. Please follow all rules and ToS provided by Lichess..
Does Chess! use DRM like Denuvo?
No third-party DRM is listed on Chess!'s Steam page. Steam's own DRM may still apply.
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