A seated mode has now been added. So instead of having to physically move the pieces, you can alternatively sit and play the game. To do this, hold the 'Point' button down, aim at a piece and pull the trigger to select.
Update
An AI character has now been added.
Added support for Valve Index Controllers
Checkers Game Mode Added.
You can now play both chess and checkers. The game title has been changed to reflect this.
An option for enabling the third person camera (as shown in the video above), is available in the menu.