[6] In the portable mode in the Switch version, local multiplayer can be played by placing the console flat on the table to simulate a chessboard.

[7] Chess Ultra received generally positive reviews from critics.

Windows Central liked the tutorials and cross-platform multiplayer but disliked the matchmaking system.

[9] Digitally Downloaded thought the game is an improvement from Pure Chess in every way.

It falls short of true excellence due to controller quirks in local multiplayer and a few missing conveniences in online play, such as a notification system or means by which to communicate more directly.