# Chess - Free

> Comprehensive chess application for playing, learning, and practicing. (iPhone/iPad app by 况 郭.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-free/id541067628 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [况 郭](https://appshunter.io/developer/499174210)
- Category: Games, Board, Strategy
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.10/5 from 75 App Store ratings · 35 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 5.1.1 · 8 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-07-14
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-free/id541067628/reviews.md

## What is Chess?

A well designed chess app with a lot of powerful features.

Features:
- Play as white or black, against the computer or a friend.
- 10 difficulty levels, from novice to grandmaster.
- Support online gameplay.
- Support LAN game via bluetooth/Wi-Fi.
- Include more than 38000 chess puzzles, divided into 13 collections.
- Computer hint and unlimited undo for beginners.
- Changeable chessboards and piece sets, 2D/3D piece styles.
- Load and save games to PGN files.
- Autosaving your current game.
- Setup position, intelligent validity check.
- Randomly go to any point in the current game.
- Provide thousands of classic chess games to download, such as grandmaster games, world championship games.
- More functions: handicap, view move list, automatic move playback, etc.

## Key features

- Play against AI or friends
- 10 difficulty levels
- Online and LAN multiplayer
- 38,000+ chess puzzles
- Customizable boards and pieces
- Load/save games (PGN)
- Thousands of classic games

## Recent user reviews (10 of 35)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-free/id541067628/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Chess

*2026-02-25, version 1.3.0*

At first it was lovely but after a few months it started glitching and not moving pieces

### 2/5 — Need to fix

*2026-02-07, version 1.3.0*

Every time I try to play this game it’s lags and glitches and I have to close the game to play whenever I move a chess piece it lags and it is pretty much unplayable.

### 1/5 — trash

*2025-08-09*

worst app ever known to donut.

### 5/5 — Great app

*2025-06-06, version 1.3.0*

Please update app very good app but need to online game

### 1/5 — Failed to connect.

*2023-05-30, version 1.3.0*

"Failed to connect" message every time I try to play now. It used to work great. What happened? My iOS is up to date all the time. I gave up and installed Chess Online +

### 1/5 — Worst of all chess games on line

*2023-05-27, version 1.3.0*

Used to work and was clean platform to play a game but too many bugs and too many disconnects anw dose not even get connected. Don’t waste your time

### 3/5 — Can’t figure out how to castle

*2023-04-06, version 1.3.0*

Can’t figure out how to castle.

### 3/5 — Difficulty ratings are confusing

*2023-02-18, version 1.3.0*

It’s an okay chess app.
But no analysis offered.
And I wish it would give an estimate of elo ratings for the difficulty settings.  I would estimate the “Novice” difficulty ranking to be close to 1600-1700 elo. Which is not novice…
I also wish we had an idea how many moves ahead the engine is thinking.
I’m afraid the confusion with “novice,” not truly being a novice play type will turn off new chess enthusiasts.

I will give credit where credits is due: this is one of the most difficult chess engines I have played.

### 4/5 — Undo doesn't exist in real chess

*2023-02-16, version 1.3.0*

Why include the "undo"? Che has always been used as a life learning experience. There are no undo in real life, and this game also doesn't have it according to the real rules of this game. I feel like you turned the game into an unrealistic expectation. Imagine when kids begin playing with other kids or adults who know that chess has no undo. More mass shootings.

### 4/5 — By player

*2023-01-03, version 1.3.0*

Very challenging game and very great

## Frequently asked questions about Chess

### What can I do with this chess app?

This app allows you to play chess against a computer with 10 difficulty levels, challenge friends locally or online, and solve over 38,000 chess puzzles. You can also customize the appearance of the game and access thousands of classic grandmaster games.

### Is this app free to play?

Yes, the app is free to download and play. It is supported by advertisements. While the core gameplay and features are free, there might be options for in-app purchases for additional content or to remove ads.

### Can I play with friends on this app?

Absolutely. You can play against a friend on the same device, or connect with friends online for a multiplayer match. It also supports local network play via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi for games with nearby friends.

### What kind of puzzles are included?

The app includes more than 38,000 chess puzzles, categorized into 13 distinct collections. These puzzles are designed to help you practice tactical situations and improve your game.

### What platforms is this chess app available on?

Based on the description, this is a mobile application. It is designed for devices that can run mobile apps, implying compatibility with major mobile operating systems like Android and iOS.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.3.0 — 2016-01-13

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

Support online gameplay.

### 1.2.0 — 2014-07-10

- Support iPhone5/iPad.
- Support network game via bluetooth/Wi-Fi.
- More computer difficulty levels.
- Show legal moves (can be turned off in game settings).
- Changeable click sound.
- Faster and smoother.

### 1.0.2 — 2012-07-13

No release notes.

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