# Chess Light

> Chess-inspired puzzle game with 180+ levels and hint system. (iPhone/iPad app by Pyrosphere, Lda.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-light/id801115018 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Pyrosphere, Lda](https://appshunter.io/developer/386458929)
- Category: Games, Education, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 14 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 11 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-02-17
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-light/id801115018/reviews.md

## What is Chess Light?

Chess Light is a puzzle game inspired by chess for everyone: from Beginner to Grandmaster.

+ 180 puzzles
+ 6 difficulty levels
+ Hint system

Place the pieces on the board and light up all the squares!

## Key features

- 180+ puzzles
- 6 difficulty levels
- Hint system
- Place pieces to light up squares
- Suitable for all skill levels

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 14)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-light/id801115018/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Fun and simple chess puzzler

*2023-06-06, version 1.3.0*

Plus it’s free. What’s not to like?

### 4/5 — Some Puzzles Have No Solution

*2019-10-14*

For example, Master puzzle 8

### 3/5 — Really like this game BUT Please let us sync progress.

*2018-07-18, version 1.3.0*

I really like this game, but please let us sync our progress over multiple devices.  Even if it’s only using a code we can enter.

Thank you.

### 4/5 — Challenging and Simple at the same time

*2017-07-21*

Very simple game that gets increasingly complex over time.  You have to protect all of your pieces at once while attacking and occupying every spot on each board.  Only 4 stars for now because they have to add more levels in, I finished it after about 52ish hours of gameplay.  The one star reviews are unwarranted.  Hints aren't even necessary and they've obviously listened to the feedback because the pieces were moved away from the "Hint" button, evidence that the company listens to feedback.  Keep up the good work, y'all.

### 1/5 — Incoherent

*2017-04-25*

Completely opaque. The only one who understands this "game" is the software programmer. If it takes guessing to learn how everything works, it's not worth the effort.

### 5/5 — 5+

*2016-12-07*

Хорошие нестандартные шахматные задачи. Интересно и не всё просто. Для детей и взрослых. 
Приятный дизайн.

### 5/5 — Hope more levels come soon

*2016-08-09, version 1.2.0*

Great game. I've completed all the levels. And they do get harder. 
Original and great for killing a bit of time. Hope they do more levels.

### 1/5 — Infuriating flaw

*2015-07-30*

Great game, I find it very compelling. So much so that this issue has made me very upset. The chess pieces are too close to the 'use hint' button. When reaching for the chess pieces I have inadvertently used my hints, several times. This is especially evident when the level has a lot of pieces. Please fix this issue. Move the hint ux above the board. Or add a confirm dialog before using hint. Or maybe just check to make sure 'use hint' was engaged with a tap not a drag if possible. Considering that you charge for hints this feels especially poor design. I sincerely hope it was an oversight not intentional. Improving this would drastically change my review. I will watch the updates.

### 5/5 — Not chess but still nice

*2014-12-10*

This game is not chess but instead a puzzle game using chess pieces quite creative and is definitely fun!

### 5/5 — Good for Edu

*2014-02-23*

Excellent app! Perfectly acceptable application in an educational atmosphere too

## Frequently asked questions about Chess Light

### What is Chess Light?

Chess Light is a puzzle game inspired by chess. Players place pieces on a board to light up all the squares. It offers over 180 puzzles across 6 difficulty levels.

### Is Chess Light free to play?

Yes, Chess Light is free to download and play. It also offers in-app purchases for additional content or features.

### Does Chess Light have ads?

No, Chess Light does not contain advertisements, providing an uninterrupted gaming experience.

### What devices is Chess Light available on?

Chess Light is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### What is the age rating for Chess Light?

Chess Light has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of players.

### How often is Chess Light updated?

The latest version of Chess Light is 1.3.1, last updated on March 5, 2026. This indicates a history of updates, though the exact frequency is not specified.

### Can beginners play Chess Light?

Yes, Chess Light is designed for everyone from beginners to Grandmasters, with 6 difficulty levels to accommodate different skill sets.

### Does Chess Light offer hints?

Yes, Chess Light includes a hint system to assist players when they get stuck on a puzzle.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.1 — 2026-03-05

- Improve support for modern devices
- Minor fixes and improvements

### 1.3.0 — 2017-08-22

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

New dark color theme.

### 1.2.0 — 2015-06-13

+ 40 new puzzles!

### 1.1.0 — 2014-10-02

v1.1.0
- Minor bugfixes.
- Redeem Chess Light promotional codes for extra hints.

### 1.0.0 — 2014-02-17

No release notes.

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