Play Magnus - Play Chess
Play Magnus - Play Chess

Play Magnus - Play Chess

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| Chess.com

Play on PC with BlueStacks or from our cloud

  • Overview
  • Game Features
  • How to Play

Page Modified On: July 09, 2025

Play Play Magnus - Play Chess on PC or Mac

From the innovators and creators at Chess.com, Play Magnus – Play Chess is another fun addition to the World of Board games. Go beyond your mobile screen and play it bigger and better on your PC or Mac. An immersive experience awaits you.

About the Game

Ever wondered how it feels to play chess with Magnus Carlsen? Play Magnus – Play Chess from Chess.com lets you pit your skills against the World Chess Champion himself—and his legendary Grandmaster buddies. Whether you’re just starting out or chasing that next big win, this board game gives you a front-row seat to some lively banter, brain-teasing matches, and real advice from the world’s best. One second, you’re trading moves; the next, you’re picking up tips that could actually change the way you think about chess.

Game Features

  • Challenge Legendary Players
    Battle Magnus Carlsen at different ages or take on grandmasters like Wesley So and Judit Polgar. Each match has its own vibe—sometimes playful, sometimes seriously competitive.

  • Personal Chess Coaching
    Hints pop up when you need them, and the Magnometer tool breaks down your moves, showing you what’s clever (and what’s, well, not). And if you flub a piece, go ahead—take it back and try again!

  • Playful Banter and Stories
    Matches come with an extra twist—talk, commentary, and fun personalities. The masters don’t just play; they banter and share snippets of their journeys as you play.

  • Ongoing Achievements and Rewards
    Rack up rewards and unlock new milestones as you improve. There’s always something new to earn, keeping things interesting every time you log in.

  • Connect and Compete with Friends
    Track your stats, compare your progress, and share game highlights with friends. Curious how your buddies are doing? You can see for yourself!

  • Always Fresh Opponents
    Expect new Grandmasters to be added regularly to keep your experience fresh and your strategies tested.

  • Designed for Every Skill Level
    From total chess newbies to seasoned players, the game offers guidance at every step to help you grow—whether you’re learning basics or eyeing complex tactical tricks.

  • Smooth Experience on BlueStacks
    If you’re up for playing on a bigger screen, BlueStacks supports a seamless way to enjoy every intense match and clever coaching tip.

Get ready for a buttery smooth, high-performance gaming action only on BlueStacks.

Game Features

Enhancements

  • Macros
  • Multi Instance
  • Multi Instance Sync
  • Script
  • Enhancements
Macros

Macros

Automate the predictable in Play Magnus - Play Chess and transform your gameplay with Macros. Get access to inventive Macros in the BlueStacks Macro Community
Multi Instance

Multi Instance

Play Play Magnus - Play Chess on one window. And chat with your friend on the other. Press CTRL + Shift + 8 to open the Multi-Instance Manager. And start creating fresh instances or clone an existing one.
Multi Instance Sync

Multi Instance Sync

Play Play Magnus - Play Chess with the power of Multi-Instance Sync. Replicate what you are doing on the main instance on all other instances. Level up faster, play more.
Script

Script

Script your way to gaming glory in Play Magnus - Play Chess with BlueStacks Script. Write and run a set of commands to automate repeated tasks. Trigger the command by assigning it to any key.
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How to Download and Play Play Magnus - Play Chess on PC or Mac

  • Download and install BlueStacks on your PC or Mac

  • Complete Google sign-in to access the Play Store, or do it later

  • Look for Play Magnus - Play Chess in the search bar at the top right corner

  • Click to install Play Magnus - Play Chess from the search results

  • Complete Google sign-in (if you skipped step 2) to install Play Magnus - Play Chess

  • Click the Play Magnus - Play Chess icon on the home screen to start playing

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Minimum System Requirements

With BlueStacks 5, you can get started on a PC that fulfills the following requirements.

  • Operating System

    Microsoft Windows 7 or above, macOS 11 (Big Sur) or above

  • Processor

    Intel, AMD or Apple Silicon Processor

  • RAM

    at least 4GB

  • HDD

    10GB Free Disk Space

Note:

* You must be an Administrator on your PC. Up to date graphics drivers from Microsoft or the chipset vendor.

Play Magnus - Play Chess - FAQs

  • How to play Play Magnus - Play Chess on Windows PC & Mac?

    Play Play Magnus - Play Chess on your PC or Mac by following these simple steps.

    • Click on 'Play Play Magnus - Play Chess on PC’ to download BlueStacks
    • Install it and log-in to Google Play Store
    • Launch and play the game.
  • Why is BlueStacks the fastest and safest platform to play games on PC?

    BlueStacks respects your privacy and is always safe and secure to use. It does not carry any malware, spyware, or any sort of additional software that could harm your PC.

    It is engineered to optimize speed and performance for a seamless gaming experience.

  • What are Play Magnus - Play Chess PC requirements?

    Minimum requirement to run Play Magnus - Play Chess on your PC

    • OS: Microsoft Windows 7 or above MacOS 11 (Big Sur) or above
    • Processor: Intel, AMD or Apple Silicon Processor
    • RAM: Your PC must have at least 4GB of RAM. (Note that having 4GB or more disk space is not a substitute for RAM)
    • HDD: 10GB Free Disk Space.
    • You must be an Administrator on your PC.