Custom sound effects, animations, and themes for playing chess online
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13
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5.0 / 5
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Ratings
2
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#173K
#145K among extensions
Version
0.2
updated 24 Sep 2026
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About Chess effects
Chess Effects
Customize your chess experience on Chess.com with Chess Effects.
Chess Effects lets you reskin your games with custom piece themes, board designs, and sound effects. Choose a style you like and make your games feel more personal — without changing how chess itself is played.
Features:
- Custom piece themes
- Custom board designs
- Custom sound effects
- Multiple theme packs to choose from
- Simple controls for volume and toggling effects on or off
Chess Effects is purely cosmetic — it enhances the look and sound of playing on Chess.com while keeping the game itself completely unchanged.
Chess Effects is in early release. Planned updates include:
- More sound and theme packs
- Lichess support
- Import and export of custom packs
Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Chess.com.
Chess Effects — Make every move feel like yours.
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