Wii Chess

Unlike other games in the Wii series, Wii Chess is the only game in the Wii series that can be played using the Wii Classic Controller, and the only game to not use the Wii Remote's pointer function; instead, chess pieces are moved across the board using the D-pad on the controller.

Wii Chess features an option that gives players new to chess instructions on how each piece should move across the board. Players are also able to record and replay their games at a later time. Players could also play online against other players courtesy of the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, with Wii Chess players being able to compete against players who own the Japanese WiiWare exclusive Tsūshin Taikyoku: World Chess and vice versa.

Wii Chess received mixed reviews from critics. Chris Greenhough from Engadget criticized Wii Chess, labeling it as a "missed opportunity". Its default background music was criticized, labeling it as "elevator music" and the lack of custom Nintendo-related chess pieces from other Nintendo franchises like Mario.

Alex Dale from GamesRadar+ also criticized Wii Chess for being "ugly" and its "awful elevator music" and poor controls, while also praising Wii Chess for its ability to save games and being able to replay them, and the AI difficulty has a "good curve". Dale would go on and state that "despite [Wii Chess] being fundamentally solid, there aren't enough features here to make Wii Chess a viable buy."