# Casual Chess

> Turn-based chess game with online multiplayer and game navigation. (iPhone/iPad app by ChessBase GmbH.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/casual-chess/id536471031 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [ChessBase GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/417720797)
- Category: Games, Sports, Board, Strategy
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.70/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 5.1.1 · 69 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-11-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/casual-chess/id536471031/reviews.md

## What is Casual Chess?

Play a game of chess and make a move any time you want. Invite your friends or play against a random opponent.

- Play move by move
- Uses Game Center for match making
- Turn based gameplay
- Publish the Game
- Send Draw Offers
- Notation with figurines
- Support for portrait and landscape orientation
- Navigate throught the game played so far
- Universal application
- Optimized for new devices
- Sounds notification when it is your turn
- Picture of opponent displayed

Enjoy.

## Key features

- Play move by move
- Invite friends or play random opponents
- Turn-based gameplay
- Send draw offers
- Notation with figurines
- Sound notifications for your turn

## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/casual-chess/id536471031/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Noch nie so einen Schrott im App-Store gesehen

*2023-01-27, version 1.2*

Bin erstaunt, dass Apple so etwas überhaupt in den Store lässt .

### 1/5 — Avoids this app

*2016-05-17*

Horrible!! Allows your opponents to stall the game, after weeks of waiting, my only option is to claim a draw or to forfeit. Expected a whole lot more from chessbase. Extremely limited functionality. This app is beyond disappointing.

### 5/5 — Super

*2015-08-16, version 1*

Genau richtig

### 1/5 — Awful

*2013-01-21*

Bad app

### 1/5 — Horrible

*2012-11-20*

Horrible and too many bugs...

### 1/5 — Casual chess

*2012-11-17*

Game does not work! Poor show

## Frequently asked questions about Casual Chess

### How do I play Casual Chess with friends?

Casual Chess allows you to invite friends to play matches. The app uses Game Center for matchmaking, facilitating connections with people you know for turn-based games.

### Can I play Casual Chess offline?

The description focuses on online play with friends or random opponents using Game Center. It does not explicitly mention offline play capabilities.

### What are the game modes in Casual Chess?

Casual Chess offers turn-based gameplay where you can play move by move. You can play against invited friends or random opponents found through Game Center.

### Does Casual Chess have ads?

No, Casual Chess does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and play without any ad interruptions.

### What devices support Casual Chess?

Casual Chess is a universal application and is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is optimized for new devices.

### How often is Casual Chess updated?

Casual Chess was last updated on January 15, 2016, with version 1.2. The release date was November 12, 2012, indicating infrequent updates.

### What is the user rating for Casual Chess?

Casual Chess has a user rating of 2.7 stars based on 3 ratings. This suggests mixed user satisfaction.

### Does Casual Chess support portrait and landscape orientation?

Yes, Casual Chess supports both portrait and landscape orientations, allowing you to play in the mode that is most comfortable for you.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2016-01-15

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- iPad Pro support

### 1.1 — 2015-09-01

- bug fixes

### 1 — 2012-11-12

No release notes.

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