Play chess vs Jason and Lucia: Grand Chess Auto
Short answer: Chess.com started a GTA-themed monthly bot challenge called Grand Chess Auto on 2 Nov 2026. You can play free against bots of Jason, Lucia and older GTA heroes, on a Vice City style board. It is a Chess.com event, not a Rockstar game mode.
By Jake Morrison · Sources checked by GTA6Geek Editorial · Published · Last updated · 4 min read
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Beebom reports that Chess.com added a GTA 6-inspired bot challenge on 2 November 2026. Reported X user Joeinator shared it first.
- Who you play: bots based on Jason, Lucia and several protagonists from older GTA games.
- Look: the board switches to Vice City style colours. Pieces are bags of cash, dolphins, flamingos, cops and pawns in bandanas.
- Cost: free. No login needed: open Chess.com and pick “Play against Bots”.
Is this real? Yes, reported by major outlets
Who said it: Chess.com event, reported by Beebom. Sources: Beebom, Chess.com. Our view: The bots are live on Chess.com. It is a fan-style event, not part of GTA 6. Checked: 2 Nov 2026.
Is this part of GTA 6?
No. This is a Chess.com fan event, not a mini-game inside GTA 6. Beebom says it is not a Rockstar project. GTA 6 itself launches on 19 November 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Meet the real leads in our guides to Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos.
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Last checked: 2 Nov 2026. Labels: Official = Rockstar or platform holder, Reported = previews or press, Unconfirmed = not stated by Rockstar.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you play chess against Jason and Lucia?
Yes, on Chess.com. Its Grand Chess Auto bot challenge, added on 2 Nov 2026, lets you play free against Jason, Lucia and older GTA protagonists.
Is Grand Chess Auto made by Rockstar?
No. It is a Chess.com event inspired by GTA 6, not a Rockstar game or a GTA 6 mode.
Do you need an account for Grand Chess Auto?
No. Beebom says you can open Chess.com and choose Play against Bots without logging in.
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