Two worlds collide in a crossover nobody saw coming but everyone will talk about. Chess.com and Old School RuneScape (OSRS) have teamed up for a limited-time event that blends tactical thinking with nostalgic MMORPG magic. This November, chess fans and Gielinor adventurers can take on five exclusive OSRS-themed chess bots, each modeled after legendary characters from RuneScape’s iconic universe.
Grab your chess pieces and polish your strategy like you’re grinding Attack XP in Lumbridge. The battlefield has moved from Gielinor to the grid, and it’s time to checkmate your way to glory.
Old School RuneScape Meets Chess.com
In this special crossover event, players can challenge a lineup of bots inspired by unforgettable Old School RuneScape personalities. Each bot carries its own unique chess rating and personality, making every match feel like an encounter pulled straight from the RuneScape world.
Featured OSRS Chess Bots
- Bentnoze and Wartface
Feuding goblin generals with a combined strength of 300 rating. A perfect warm-up battle for new adventurers. - Vannaka
The iconic Slayer Master tests your strategic might with a 650 rating. Consider this your first real quest. - Bob the Cat
A mysterious feline challenger boasting a 1350 rating. Don’t be fooled by the whiskers. - Sliske
The cunning Mahjarrat brings mind-games to the board with an 1800 rating. Prepare to think five moves ahead. - Wise Old Man
The ultimate boss. With a massive 3150 rating, this grandmaster-level wizard will take nothing less than perfection.
Whether you’re a Grand Exchange merchant, a Barrows chest runner, or a woodcutting enjoyer chopping oaks behind Varrock Castle, these chess battles offer a refreshing spin on beloved lore.
How to Join the RuneScape Chess Event
To face these limited-edition bots, players can head to the Play Bots page on Chess.com. The challenge is open for a limited time, so sharpen your tactics, stack your buffs (mentally, at least), and try not to blunder like you just misclicked a Dragon Scimitar spec.
OSRS Adventures Continue Everywhere
While you sharpen your chess skills, don’t forget you can always jump back into Gielinor. Old School RuneScape is available on PC, Steam, iOS, and Android with seamless cross-platform progression. Whether you’re slaying dragons on a desktop or fishing at Barbarian Village on your phone, the grind never stops.
Crossover events don’t get more unexpected than RuneScape x Chess.com, but this one feels like a match made in gaming heaven. Strategy, nostalgia, competition, and a sprinkle of pixel-powered charm come together to create a one-of-a-kind chess challenge.
Think you’re clever enough to outplay the Wise Old Man? Or will Sliske send you back to Lumbridge? Only one way to find out.
Good luck, adventurer. Your move.
