Yes. PolyChess is free to download from Modrinth and free to host on an Orca server you can share with friends. There is no paywall to download or play it.

How do I install PolyChess?

The fastest way is Orca: press Play and Orca installs PolyChess with Fabric and Quilt and the right Minecraft version, then launches the game. To do it by hand, download PolyChess from Modrinth, install Fabric and Quilt, and drop the .jar into your mods folder.

Which mod loader does PolyChess use?

PolyChess runs on Fabric and Quilt. When you host or play it with Orca, the matching loader and Minecraft version are selected for you automatically.

Can I play PolyChess with friends?

Yes. Host PolyChess on a free Orca server and share the invite, or launch it solo from the Orca app. No control panel or setup required.

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PolyChess

Name: PolyChess
Author: Sun_Phoen1x

by Sun_Phoen1x

11.7K downloads29 followers

ModdecorationminigamesocialFabricQuilt

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PolyChess is a decoration, minigame and social Minecraft mod from Sun_Phoen1x with 11.7K downloads on the Orca catalog. It runs on Fabric and Quilt, so it slots into a matching Minecraft profile without hand-patching anything. PolyChess is free to download and free to host on Orca: press Play and Orca launches Minecraft with PolyChess already installed, or host it on a free server to play with friends. There is no control panel and no config files to edit, and no command line to learn. Describe what you want in plain English and Orca installs PolyChess along with the loader and Minecraft version it needs, then you and your friends are playing in minutes.

PolyChess is a Polymer-based Fabric mod that lets you play server-side chess with friends.

How to install PolyChess

Two ways to add PolyChess to Minecraft. One takes a click.

The Orca way

Click Play below. Orca installs PolyChess with Fabric and Quilt and the right Minecraft version, then launches straight into the game.

That’s it. Nothing to download or configure.

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The manual way

Download PolyChess on Modrinth

Download the latest PolyChess file from Modrinth for your Minecraft version.
Install Fabric and Quilt and launch Minecraft once so the loader profile is created.
Drop the downloaded .jar into your mods folder (the mods folder inside .minecraft, or your server's mods folder).
Add any libraries PolyChess depends on (the Modrinth page lists them) into the same folder, then start Minecraft on the Fabric and Quilt profile.

PolyChessversions & compatibility

PolyChess targets Fabric and Quilt. Orca matches the right loader and Minecraft version for you when you host or play it, so you never have to line them up by hand. For the full list of supported Minecraft versions and required dependencies, check the Modrinth page.

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