Rivage Guide | How to Solve the Chessboard Puzzle

The Chessboard Puzzle is an optional challenge in Rivage, located inside the Greenhouse aboard the A.R.E.S. space station. Unlike most environmental puzzles, this one requires players to collect clues from multiple locations, decode hexadecimal information, and arrange chess pieces in the correct positions.

However, the chessboard arrangement is randomized between playthroughs, meaning you cannot simply copy another player's solution.

This Rivage Chessboard Puzzle Guide explains how to find both QR codes, decode the chess piece positions, and unlock the hidden Tarot Card.

How to Solve the Chessboard Puzzle in Rivage

Before attempting the puzzle, you'll need Level 4 access to reach the Greenhouse through the Laboratory. You'll also need access to Rafael's locker, the Greenhouse computer, and Rafael's laptop on the upper floor of the Lobby.

Step 1: Find Both QR Codes

Start by locating the two QR codes hidden aboard A.R.E.S.

You can find them in the following locations:

• First QR Code – Lobby Computer: Return to the computer where you previously installed the K9 Contactless Access upgrade. Locate the QR code displayed on its screen.
• Second QR Code – Rafael's Locker: Head to the Pod Bay and open Rafael's locker. Examine the QR code inside.

Use a real smartphone to scan both QR codes and record their website addresses.

If your game displays encoded symbols instead, use the nearby printed information and the barcode digit system to reconstruct the addresses.

Make sure to record both complete links before continuing.

Step 2: Access the Greenhouse Computer

Once you've obtained both website addresses, return to the Greenhouse.

Locate the computer near the chessboard and interact with its browser.

Follow these steps:

• Open the first browser tab and enter the URL from the Lobby computer.
• Open the second tab and enter the URL from Rafael's locker.
• Make sure both addresses include their complete prefixes, numbers, and slashes.
• Examine the hexadecimal information displayed on each page.

The computer will reveal two separate lists containing the positions of the white and black chess pieces.

Take screenshots of both lists using K9.

Step 3: Decode the Chess Piece Positions

Next, travel to the upper floor of the Lobby and locate Rafael's laptop.

You'll need the Data Disk from the Laboratory's upper level to access the hexadecimal dictionary used for decoding.

Once you've accessed the dictionary:

• Examine the hexadecimal codes obtained from the Greenhouse computer.
• Translate each two-character hexadecimal value into its corresponding character.
• Decode both lists separately.
• Record the resulting chess piece positions.

For example, hexadecimal values 61 31 translate to a1, representing a square on the chessboard.

Important: The codes and chess piece positions vary between playthroughs. Always decode the information from your own game.

Step 4: Arrange the Chess Pieces

Return to the Greenhouse and approach the chessboard.

Use your decoded information to place every piece in its correct position.

Remember that chessboard coordinates consist of a letter and a number:

• Letters A–H: Identify the board's columns.
• Numbers 1–8: Identify the rows.

Keep the white and black piece positions separate while arranging them.

Once every piece is correctly positioned, a hidden drawer in the chessboard will open.

Collect the Tarot Card inside to complete the puzzle.

Final Thoughts

The Chessboard Puzzle in Rivage requires collecting two QR codes, decoding hexadecimal information, and arranging the chess pieces correctly.

Since the solution is randomized, focus on translating your own code rather than copying a completed board.

The Tarot Card obtained from this puzzle contributes toward collecting all seven cards required for the game's secret ending.

FAQ

Q. Where Is the Chessboard Puzzle in Rivage?

A. The chessboard is located inside the Greenhouse, accessible through the Laboratory with Level 4 authorization.

Q. Where Do You Find the Chessboard QR Codes?

A. One QR code is on the Lobby computer, while the other is inside Rafael's locker in the Pod Bay.

Q. Is the Chessboard Solution Randomized?

A. Yes. The chess piece positions vary between playthroughs, so you'll need to decode your own hexadecimal information.

Q. What Do You Get for Solving the Chessboard Puzzle?

A. Completing the puzzle unlocks a hidden drawer containing one of the seven Tarot Cards needed for the secret ending.