Meet Iconic Chess.com Characters
Chess.com and Jagex have teamed up to create a crossover game that combines strategy and nostalgia. Old School RuneScape the most memorable characters on the chessboard. This month, for a limited time, players on Chess.com will be able to challenge five special bots modeled after legendary characters from the world of Gielinor, each bringing their own personality and skill level to the game.
The event allows players to go head to head with rival goblin generals Benthnose and Wart, whose combined might poses a modest challenge. Those looking for a greater challenge can take on Wannaka, a seasoned master assassin known for his lessons in combat. Bob the Cat, a mysterious and amazingly capable feline, raises the stakes even higher. Sliske, the wily Majarrat, offers cunning strategy, while the Wise Old Man serves as the ultimate adversary, an expert whose immense intelligence pushes players to their limits.
This creative collaboration captures the charm of both worlds, offering RuneScape fans a new way to experience familiar characters while giving chess fans a creative twist on their matches. Players can take part in the event by visiting the Play Bots page on Chess.com, where every encounter is filled with challenge, humor and nostalgia.
Old School RuneScape continues to thrive on multiple platforms including PC, Steam, iOS and Android, with full cross-platform development for seamless play. The partnership with Chess.com marks another inventive step in celebrating the enduring appeal of Gielinor's heroes and villains, this time through timeless chess strategy.
