Required for Prize Tournaments

Chess Junction
Desktop App

Experience our chess platform with the native desktop application. Faster performance, anti-cheat protection, and seamless gameplay.

Version 1.0.0 • Secure Download • No Installation Required

Why Use the Desktop App?

Built for serious players who demand the best performance and security.

REQUIRED FOR PRIZES

Anti-Cheat Verified

Required for cash prize tournaments. Includes secure screen recording and environment monitoring to ensure fair play.

Local Recording

Record your games with zero performance impact. Videos are stored locally and only uploaded if required for verification.

Native Performance

Lightning-fast move transmission and butter-smooth animations. No browser overhead means pure chess performance.

Quick Start Guide

1

Download the ZIP

Click the download button above. Your browser may warn about the file - this is normal for new software.

2

Handle Browser Warnings

If Chrome shows "Malicious file" warning:
Click ⋮ → Keep → Keep Anyway

3

Extract the ZIP

Right-click the downloaded file and select:
Extract All... → Choose a folder → Extract

4

Run the App

Open the extracted folder and run Chess Junction.exe. If Windows SmartScreen appears, click "More Info" → "Run Anyway".

5

Login & Play

Login with your existing Chess Junction account and enjoy!

Why the warnings? Our app is not yet signed with an expensive code-signing certificate. The app is completely safe and open-source.

System Requirements

Operating System

Windows 7+

RAM

2 GB minimum

Storage

300 MB free

Internet

Broadband connection