# CheckMates — A social chess app.

> Social chess app for iOS with video chat, turn-based play, and customization. (iPhone/iPad app by Patrick Rugebregt.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkmates/id1545830507 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Patrick Rugebregt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1519039264)
- Category: Entertainment, Games, Board, Puzzle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 48 MB
- Languages: Dutch, English
- Released: 2021-02-09
- Data updated: 2026-06-11
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkmates/id1545830507/reviews.md

## What is CheckMates?

Play chess on your iPad or iPhone with your friends and family while using the in-app VideoChat or invite random players for a game of chess and use the regular chat system to send messages! CheckMates is the new social chess app for iOS. 

Featuring : 

- Choose whether you want to use videochat while playing chess. A unique way of playing this game online with friends and family.
- Very easy and quick account setup with email verification. Automatic login when you open the app. 
- Chat with opponents through the in-game chat system. 
- Play turn-based games with unlimited time, so you don't have to be online at the same time. 
- Earn golden coins to spend in the shop for new color and music themes. 
- Play against the computer AI. 
- Chess puzzles to practice your skills.
- Different color & music themes which you can buy with in-game currency. 
- Easy invite system, where you can search, invite and scroll through all the online users.
- Very clean interface and easy to use, with extensive help file and support via email. 
- Choose from several sets of chess icons to personalize your game.
- Play with time! Set the clock to the preferred time and play until one of you runs out of time.
- Find your friends even quicker by adding them to your own friends list. 
- See how many matches you've won and lost. 

Come and join the community for this unique way of playing chess online.

## Key features

- In-app video chat
- Turn-based games with unlimited time
- In-game chat system
- Play against computer AI
- Chess puzzles
- Customizable themes and icons
- Friends list


## Frequently asked questions about CheckMates

### Does CheckMates have ads?

No, CheckMates does not contain advertisements.

### What devices does CheckMates support?

CheckMates is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod.

### How do I set up an account for CheckMates?

Account setup is quick and easy with email verification. The app also offers automatic login once opened.

### Can I play CheckMates offline?

CheckMates supports turn-based games with unlimited time, allowing you to play without being online simultaneously.

### What is the age rating for CheckMates?

CheckMates has an age rating of 4+.

### How often is CheckMates updated?

The latest version, 1.3.4, was released on March 3, 2022. Updates typically occur to improve functionality and add features.

### Can I customize the appearance of CheckMates?

Yes, you can purchase new color and music themes using golden coins earned in the game, and choose from different sets of chess icons.

### What are the gameplay options in CheckMates?

You can play against friends and family with video chat, invite random players, play turn-based games, practice with chess puzzles, or play against the computer AI.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.4 — 2022-03-03

- Support for iOS 15

### 1.3.3 — 2021-05-07

1.3.3 : 
- Bugfix on video system
- Bugfix on castling, turn label. 

1.3.2 : 
- Bugfix Sometimes would crash when check by a pawn

1.3.1 :
- Bugfix on chat system

1.3 :

- New turn-based option! Invite people, choose turn-based, send your move in your own time and wait for your opponent to respond
- 5 new chess puzzles 
- New color themes, including a nice wooden theme
- Bugfixes on checkmate system

### 1.3.2 — 2021-04-16

1.3.2 : 
- Bugfix Sometimes would crash when check by a pawn

1.3.1 :
- Bugfix on chat system

1.3 :

- New turn-based option! Invite people, choose turn-based, send your move in your own time and wait for your opponent to respond
- 5 new chess puzzles 
- New color themes, including a nice wooden theme
- Bugfixes on checkmate system

### 1.3.1 — 2021-04-14

- New turn-based option! Invite people, choose turn-based, send your move in your own time and wait for your opponent to respond
- 5 new chess puzzles 
- New color themes, including a nice wooden theme
- Bugfixes on checkmate system

### 1.3 — 2021-04-13

- New turn-based option! Invite people, choose turn-based, send your move in your own time and wait for your opponent to respond
- 5 new chess puzzles 
- New color themes, including a nice wooden theme
- Bugfixes on checkmate system

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