
Chess Go
A mod that simulates go chess with tables and stones
About this Mod
JEI can be used for recipes.
There are some items/blocks added in the mod:
- Chess Tables (With several materials, used to play chess on)
- Chess Containers, used to store and access stones
- Glass Sprays, used to recolour stuff
- Prototypes, just some casual core crafting materials for tables and containers
- Stone Bags, a bag contains loads of stones, can be right - click to get the stones out or fill the stone containers
- Stones, stones you play.
These are added in V2.0:
- Classic Chess Tables
- Classic Chess Pieces (King, Queen, Rook, Bishop, Knight, Pawn)
- Classic Chess Set




Classic Chess (Added after V2.0)



Different (simpler) stone models can be used by alternating the value in the client config (0 ~ 3 both inclusive, from worst to best)
0 uses 1 cube per stone
1 uses 15 cubes per stone
2 uses 30 cubes per stone
3 uses 45 cubes per stone
Different (simpler) piece models can be used by alternating the value in the client config (0 ~ 2 both inclusive, from worst to best)
Using lower values/qualities can greatly increases the FPS
How to craft
You first need to craft empty stones bag or empty chess set depend on what you want, and then hold it in the main hand, ingredient on the off hand, then right click to merge.
Visit the demonstration video for more.
Available Versions
How to Install Chess Go on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set forge Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the forge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.20.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Chess Go". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.20.2, 1.20.1, 1.20 (+3 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Chess Go server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong forge version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.20.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Chess Go compatible with forge?
Chess Go officially supports forge for Minecraft 1.20.2, 1.20.1, 1.20. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Chess Go – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Chess Go consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.
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