GTA 6 Fans Can Play Chess Against Jason and Lucia Through a New Chess.com Event
GTA 6 fans have found a new way to spend time with Jason and Lucia while waiting for the game November 19 release. Chess.com has introduced Grand Chess Auto, a GTA-inspired chess experience that lets players face off against themed bots based on characters from across the Grand Theft Auto series.
The event appeared on November 2, 2026, and offers more than just a few familiar opponents. The chessboard and pieces also feature a Vice City-inspired makeover, giving the classic game a little GTA flair.
What Is Grand Chess Auto?
Grand Chess Auto is a themed bot challenge available on Chess.com. Players can visit the website and select “Play against Bots” to try the experience. According to the information shared about the event, you don’t need to log in to play.
The board uses colours inspired by GTA 6 Vice City, while the chess pieces have been redesigned with details connected to the franchise. These include bags of cash, dolphins, flamingos, police officers, and bandana-wearing pawns.
It’s a small crossover, but a fun one for fans who want something different to do while waiting for GTA 6.
Play Chess Against GTA-Inspired Characters
The event features several bots inspired by characters from different GTA games. Two of them are especially familiar to fans waiting for GTA 6: Jamie, who references Jason Duval, and Luna, who references Lucia Caminos.
Here’s the full list of bots mentioned in the event:
| Chess.com Bot | GTA Character Reference |
|---|---|
| Jamie | Jason Duval — GTA 6 |
| Luna | Lucia Caminos — GTA 6 |
| Troy | Trevor Philips — GTA 5 |
| Marko | Niko Bellic — GTA 4 |
| TJ | Carl “CJ” Johnson — GTA: San Andreas |
Jamie even has an opening line that fits the setting: “Wanna see how we play chess down in Florida?” It appears to be a nod to Leonida, GTA 6 fictional state inspired by Florida.
There is some uncertainty around Troy. One source identifies the bot as a reference to Trevor, while another suggests fans have speculated that it could be connected to Brian from GTA 6. That connection has not been confirmed in the information provided.
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Is There a Reward for Winning?
One report says players can earn a reward by defeating the themed bots. However, the available details do not specify exactly what the reward is or whether every bot must be beaten to receive it.
If you’re interested, the easiest way to check is to visit Chess.com and look for the Grand Chess Auto bots under “Play against Bots.”
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A Small Crossover While Fans Wait for GTA 6
Grand Chess Auto is not an official GTA 6 gameplay feature from Rockstar Games. Instead, it is a themed Chess.com experience that gives fans a playful way to interact with characters inspired by the series.
With GTA 6 scheduled to launch on November 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, the wait is getting closer to the finish line. Until then, fans can take a break from following every new update and challenge Jason, Lucia, and other familiar GTA-inspired opponents to a chess match.
