True 3D pieces
Solid, shaded models with configurable faceted or smoothed rendering.
Free for Windows
Chess history, alive on your screen.
The ultimate screen saver for chess lovers!
Turn an idle monitor into a cinematic 3D chessboard.
Watch historical games unfold with animated pieces, dramatic captures and an orbiting camera.
No ads
No subscription
Customisable settings
Windows 10 & 11
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More than a moving board
A miniature chess theatre.
Every part of the presentation is designed to make famous games easy to follow and satisfying to watch.
Cinematic camera
An optional overhead orbit with adjustable speed and angle.
Dramatic captures
Captured pieces glow, break apart and are displayed beside the board as the game develops.
Historical games
Watch well-known games replayed move by move, complete with player, event, place and year.
Adjustable settings
Control speed, timing, camera behaviour, title display, lighting and other visual options.
Made for idle screens
Runs as a normal Windows .scr screensaver and exits as soon as you return.
Free download
Install it in a few clicks.
Download the screensaver and right-click to install, or place it in your Windows system folder.
Windows 10 / 11
64-bit
Hardware-accelerated graphics
Free for personal use
Download Screen Chess 3D
Enjoying the screensaver?
It is free to download and use. A small voluntary donation helps fund new games, improved models and future screensavers.
Questions
Before you install.
Is the screensaver really free?
Yes. It is offered free for personal use. Donations are entirely voluntary.
How do I install a Windows screensaver?
Download the .scr file, right-click it and choose Install. You can then configure it through Windows Screen Saver Settings.
Where can I find Windows Screen Saver Settings?
Right-click on your desktop and select “Personalise”. On the left-hand menu click “Lock screen”, then find the “Screen saver settings” option on the right.
Can I change the camera and animation speed?
Yes. Open the screensaver settings panel to adjust the camera, move timing and other presentation options.
Does it require an internet connection?
No. The screensaver itself runs locally.
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