Pure Chess, the latest visual delight from Ripstone Games has arrived on Xbox One and PC in Grandmaster mode. Surely you just have to get involved with this one?

Available right now as a digital download, Pure Chess: Grandmaster Edition looks absolutely stunning, moving the occasionally bland, but highly strategic board game into the modern world. Costing just £9.99 / $12.99 / €12.99, if you’re one of those who like a tactical battle but can’t be bothered to dust off the old chess board, then Pure Chess looks to deliver.

The Grandmaster Edition of Pure Chess comes with everything you would expect in a chess title, but also contains exclusive chess sets and pieces, comprehensive tutorials teaching basic and advanced chess techniques, an in-depth ELO ranking system for online play, and 100 puzzles to sink your teeth into.

Six locations and three different tournaments look to heighten your experience, whilst the chance to partake in some cross play with the 2.5million Pure Chess players on Steam is obviously something you won’t want to turn your nose up at.

We’ll have a full review for you soon, but if you’re interested in a tabletop battle, then head over to the Xbox One Games Store right now.

Game Description:

“Pure Chess Grandmaster Edition” is a stunning celebration of the greatest strategy game of all time. Pure Chess is packed with an amazing level of features and accessible tutorials, so whether you’re a budding Grand Master or playing Chess for the first time, you’ll find everything you need right here. Pure Chess is the only chess set you’ll ever need! Developed with the aid of a respected chess Grandmaster, the game features a depth of tutorials for players of all ages to learn and improve the game. Pure Chess also has a powerful and finely tuned AI setting, across ten levels, so you can play at the ELO best suited to you. The better you are, the more challenging the AI can be. Chess is all about the challenge. So whether you’re playing online against up-to 8 friends at any one time; matchmaking with the existing Pure Chess community of over 2.5 Million players; or head-to-head against the AI, there’s always a game to play, when you want to play. Features: 9 chess sets created with stunning detail and precision 6 locations beautifully portrayed Comprehensive tutorial that teaches you basic, intermediate, and advanced chess techniques 3 Tournaments to test your tactics 100 Bonus chess puzzles to ponder over Play against up to 8 of your friends Track your ELO and Tournament ratings in the ranking boards