# Chess: 2 Players! — Play together!

> Free two-player chess app for local and online matches. (iPhone/iPad app by Marina Anisovich.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-2-players/id1563044589 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Marina Anisovich](https://appshunter.io/developer/1492479999)
- Category: Games, Sports, Board, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 3,116 App Store ratings · 228 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 3 MB
- Languages: American English, Hindi
- Released: 2021-04-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-2-players/id1563044589/reviews.md

## What is Chess?

Free chess app for two players! Play chess together on 1 DEVICE or ONLINE!

• 1 Device:
This mode has been designed specifically to play together on one device, just like on a real chessboard. Place your device on the table and enjoy!

• Online:
Search a random player with the same skill level to play a fun game of chess!

## Key features

- Play on one device
- Online multiplayer
- Random opponent matching
- Skill-level matching
- Free to play

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $1.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Chess?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 👍 Clean and simple UI
- 🚀 Easy to learn and play
- 💡 Good for playing with friends/family
- 👍 No ads

**Cons**

- 🐛 Issues with online play (usernames already taken)
- 🔧 Missing features like timer customization
- 🐛 Bugs with castling and move taking back

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Unable to castle
- Issues with move taking back
- Online play not working (usernames already taken)

**Most requested features**

- Add computer mode for solo play
- Implement more customization options (themes, timer settings)
- Fix online play issues

## Recent user reviews (10 of 228)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-2-players/id1563044589/reviews.md

### 1/5 — The game ever

*2026-08-22, version 3.0*

This game will not let me type anything in I type in the world‘s most random thing for my username and it says it’s already taken like this game is so bad.>=(

### 5/5 — I win

*2026-08-21, version 3.0*

The thrill of beating my daughter at this game is indescribable

### 5/5 — Simply Awesome

*2026-08-01, version 3.0*

It’s just what you need for a nice afternoon of games. I would just love to have the option of saving matches and or an option to rewind (not undo) plays so I could do a little coaching too.

### 5/5 — Please fix this

*2026-07-08, version 3.0*

This game is the best but sometimes no one wants to play with me and the online thing doesn’t work so if you could pls fix that it would be great otherwise ♾️/10

### 5/5 — Bonding Exp

*2026-07-04, version 3.0*

Fun thing to do if you’re on a date! It can inspire some friendly competition. :D

### 3/5 — What happen?

*2026-06-23, version 3.0*

So I was trying to make a username but every time I try to make one it’s not letting me in and says it is ready token like even I write random words and stuff it is not working please fix the bug.

### 1/5 — Worst

*2026-06-15, version 3.0*

It wouldn’t even let me in every time I would try to type something in for my username it would say already in use I even tried typing gibberish and it said already in I tried typing one word and it so basically it won’t even let me go into the game so it’s just a waste of time please don’t get

### 5/5 — My daily commute

*2026-06-13, version 3.0*

It is fun for my daily commute on the airplane from my penthouse in Tribeca to my office in the Bronx

### 5/5 — Idk

*2026-06-10, version 3.0*

Idk

### 5/5 — No ads finally

*2026-06-03, version 3.0*

Best chess game ever

## Frequently asked questions about Chess

### What is Chess: 2 Players!?

Chess: 2 Players! is a free application that allows you to play the classic game of chess. It offers two primary modes: playing with another person on the same device or playing against random opponents online.

### How can I play with a friend using this app?

You can play with a friend on a single device by selecting the '1 Device' mode. This mode is designed to mimic playing on a physical chessboard, making it easy to share your device and enjoy a game together.

### Can I play against people online?

Yes, the app features an 'Online' mode where you can search for and play against random players. The system attempts to match you with opponents who have a similar skill level for balanced gameplay.

### Is this app free to download and play?

The app is free to download and play. While the core functionality of playing chess is free, there are in-app purchases available, though no ads are present.

### What are the main benefits of playing chess on this app?

The app provides a convenient way to play chess without needing a physical board or opponent. It supports both local multiplayer on one device and online matchmaking, catering to different play preferences and skill levels.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0 — 2022-01-02

Online games! 
- Play chess with a random player anywhere.
- Select your skill level to find an opponent for you.
(In development)

New:
- Piece rotation toggle

Translation:
- Added translation for Hindi

Bugs:
- Fixed a bug where the last moved piece would animate again and make a sound
- "Pro version only" label will no longer show for the Pro users
- Fixed a Stalemate bug

### 2.3.1 — 2021-09-20

What's new in 2.3?
- Increased undo limit for free users from 3 to 5!
- App no longer crashes when loaded with heavy tasks.
- Turn would sometimes not pass to your opponent
- Other fixes

This update fixes a critical bug that caused some chess pieces to move incorrectly.

### 2.3 — 2021-09-19

- Increased undo limit for free users from 3 to 5!

This update also brings some massive performance improvements and bug fixes.
- App no longer crashes when loaded with heavy tasks.
- Turn would sometimes not pass to your opponent
- Other fixes

### 2.2 — 2021-08-31

- Puzzle Configurator:
    • Move the pieces around the chessboard without checking the correctness of the moves.
    • Drag new pieces onto the board.
- "Automatic clock" switch.

Bug fixes:
- The application no longer lags when the user clicks the "Cancel" button.
- Sometimes the menu did not appear in the intended location.

### 2.1 — 2021-08-12

- Bug fixes

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