Sex Chess frames its chess matches as a clash between Hell and the forces of Good. Players take the role of a BDSM practitioner serving the Devil, defending his dungeon from liberators in a six-round duel against the leader of the Light Forces. That theatrical premise gives its chess contest a provocative fantasy setting, while the description emphasizes intellect and calculation over physical strength.
The game adds magical abilities and altered rules to its board-game format, with the Devil’s henchman able to use tricks to gain an advantage. Its description also presents live chess pieces and a story mode, pairing strategic play with a deliberately surreal, adult-themed style. Newcomers to chess are addressed directly: magic is offered as a way to dominate an opponent, though the contest is still framed around smart, calculating play.
Hotseat mode and online multiplayer are listed, and the supplied categories include single-player, online PvP, and shared-screen PvP. The story premise and its six-round duel provide a narrative frame, while those modes point to play with others as another part of the design.