# Chess for Watch & Phone — best game to play with friends

> Play chess against AI or friends on Apple Watch and iPhone. (iPhone/iPad app by Thi Thuy Diu Le.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-for-watch-and-phone/id1491869018 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Thi Thuy Diu Le](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784075781)
- Category: Games, Education, Board, Strategy
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 62 App Store ratings · 15 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 19 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-12-17
- Data updated: 2026-08-21
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-for-watch-and-phone/id1491869018/reviews.md

## What is Chess for Watch & Phone?

An excellent board logic game CHESS, now available on your Watch & Phone:
 - Play with AI (easy, medium, hard).
 - Play with Friends (versus mode).
 - Play on your Watch or Phone.

Tips: drag your finger to highlight locations.

## Key features

- Play against AI (easy, medium, hard)
- Play with friends (versus mode)
- Play on Apple Watch
- Play on iPhone/iPad
- Intuitive drag-and-highlight controls

## Recent user reviews (10 of 15)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-for-watch-and-phone/id1491869018/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work for my old Apple Watch

*2025-03-27*

Very disappointed. I wanted to play chess on my old Apple Watch. Won’t load. Guess it’s not compatible.

### 5/5 — Лучшие шахматы!

*2023-02-03*

Отличные шахматы для Apple Watch!

### 4/5 — Can’t Play Black

*2022-03-06*

Well made and works great, but I don’t understand how there’s no way to play back against AI?

### 1/5 — Not network multiplayer

*2021-07-03*

You can’t play multiplayer with someone not sitting next to you

### 1/5 — no takebacks :(

*2021-06-17*

There’s no takeback option. Especially on the watch, I lost material by mistake :( There’s also no settings option.

### 3/5 — Pretty good but you can’t take back a move

*2021-01-22*

The app it’s pretty solid and simple. I like it but sometimes when I am moving my pieces it is easy to make a mistake and place the piece in the wrong square (since the image it’s pretty smalls). If there’s a way to take back your move please let me know and if there’s not, developer please add this feature and update it. If so, this app could be easily at 5/5.

### 4/5 — I Love it!

*2020-11-04*

This app makes me laugh, when it moves like lightning and Checkmates me. I respond with a few “What?”. And then move on. I really like testing openings and I’m learning which ones to avoid. I have moved to the “Hard” mode and have never won, but you can learn by watching what your opponent (always black) does for it’s counter move. I’m playing on my iPhone XR and I know it would take up more mb if you added a black start option, but would like to see it happen. And if you want to go bigger, you could add a little encouragement bubbles. Thank you for no adds, and thank you for your excellent app.😊

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2020-10-06*

It is really amazing that there is now a real AI chess playing app for the Apple Watch! I am very happy. Some “sound” when moves are made would be nice, but is not a “must”. Great work!

### 5/5 — Review

*2020-05-26*

I really enjoy playing this version of chess on my devices and I think the logic and strategy is excellent. Although there are a minor hiccups such as a pawn making an impossible move, this happens very rarely and I would still recommend this app.

### 3/5 — It is fun, but not for advanced players

*2020-05-26*

First of all, congratulations to the developers on creating this game. It’s totally awesome to play chess on my Apple Watch. I am not really such a great player, but I am a very enthusiastic player. That being said, the engine that runs the game is not so strong. Even on the hardest level, I am able to win without much trouble. (My rating is somewhere around 1400.) If you like Chess, you absolutely should buy this app. It’s only $.99. But don’t expect a high level game. Someone else had suggested, and I agree, there should be an “back“ button because the screen is so small that I sometimes move the piece by accident.

## Frequently asked questions about Chess for Watch & Phone

### How do I play Chess for Watch & Phone with friends?

Chess for Watch & Phone offers a 'Play with Friends (versus mode)' option. This allows you to challenge another player directly on your devices. Ensure both players have the app installed and are ready to play.

### What are the AI difficulty levels in Chess for Watch & Phone?

Chess for Watch & Phone features three AI difficulty levels: easy, medium, and hard. This allows players of all skill levels to find a suitable challenge. The AI difficulty can be selected before starting a game.

### Can I play Chess for Watch & Phone offline?

Yes, you can play Chess for Watch & Phone offline. The AI versus mode does not require an internet connection, making it perfect for playing on the go. You can also play against friends locally if they are nearby.

### What devices does Chess for Watch & Phone support?

Chess for Watch & Phone is designed for Apple devices, including Apple Watch, iPhone, and iPad. The app offers a seamless experience across these platforms, allowing you to play on your preferred device.

### How often is Chess for Watch & Phone updated?

The latest version of Chess for Watch & Phone is 1.5.0, last updated on December 17, 2024. Updates typically include bug fixes and performance improvements to enhance the gameplay experience.

### What is the age rating for Chess for Watch & Phone?

Chess for Watch & Phone has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for young children and contains no mature content. The game's mechanics are generally easy to understand for this age group.

### What is the price of Chess for Watch & Phone?

Chess for Watch & Phone is a paid application priced at $0.99. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements within the game, offering a one-time purchase for the full experience.

### What do users like about Chess for Watch & Phone?

User reviews suggest that players appreciate the convenience of playing chess on their Apple Watch and iPhone. The ability to play against AI and friends is also a frequently mentioned positive aspect.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5.0 — 2024-12-17

* Update game balance.

### 1.4.0 — 2023-11-20

* Update game balance.

### 1.3.0 — 2021-12-17

* Update game balance.

### 1.2.0 — 2020-03-27

- Drag your finger to highlight locations.

### 1.1.0 — 2020-03-05

- Add castling move feature.
- Show final game screen.
- Ask before quit game.

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All apps by Thi Thuy Diu Le: https://appshunter.io/developer/6784075781

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-21.*