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Big Chess is a great app! It’s fun, easy to use, and a great way to practice and improve your chess skills. Highly recommend!
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Experience chess on a larger 10x10 board with new pieces and expanded strategic depth. Challenge players worldwide, play with friends, solve puzzles, and explore numerous chess variants.
✓10x10 board expansion
✓Online multiplayer with ELO matchmaking
✓Play with friends and watch live games
✓Offline AI opponent with 7 difficulty levels
✓Hundreds of chess puzzles
✓9 unique chess variants
✓Deep customization options
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What's New in Big Chess
1.9.8
September 25, 2026
A rating for every variant: see it in your profile and on the leaderboards. Opponent search now shows its progress. Moves made during a connection drop are no longer lost. Rule fixes for Chess960, Crazyhouse, Atomic Chess, Grand Chess, Duck Chess and Fog of War. Bots respond faster and no longer get stuck. Nine interface languages: English, Spanish, Indonesian, Korean, Russian, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian and Vietnamese. Pick yours in Profile → Settings. Dates, numbers and ratings now follow the language you choose. Variant names are consistent across every screen. Full rules for every variant are translated as well.
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Premium Plan – All Features
Online and local games, AI opponents
$3.991 Year
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FAQ
What is Big Chess?
Big Chess is a mobile game that expands the classic chess experience onto a 10x10 board, introducing new pieces and strategic possibilities. It offers online multiplayer, offline play against AI, chess puzzles, and nine different chess variants.
Does Big Chess have ads?
No, Big Chess does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and play, with optional in-app purchases for premium features.
How does Big Chess matchmaking work?
Big Chess uses an ELO-based matchmaking system to pair you with opponents of similar skill levels in online multiplayer matches. This ensures competitive and balanced games.
Can I play Big Chess offline?
Yes, you can play Big Chess offline by challenging the AI opponent. The AI offers seven different difficulty levels, allowing you to train at your own pace.
What chess variants are available in Big Chess?
Big Chess features nine chess variants including Duck Chess, Fog of War, Crazyhouse, Atomic Chess, Makruk, Capablanca Chess, Grand Chess, and Chess 960, alongside the expanded 10x10 board.
What are the subscription options for Big Chess?
Big Chess offers a Premium Plan with various subscription durations. Options include a 3-day free trial for a monthly plan at $0.99, a 7-day free trial for a 6-month plan at $2.99, and a 7-day free trial for a yearly plan at $3.99.
What devices is Big Chess available on?
Big Chess is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is rated for ages 4 and up.
How often is Big Chess updated?
The latest version of Big Chess is 1.9.2, and it was last updated on April 30, 2026. Updates typically include new features, bug fixes, and performance improvements.
