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10+ similar games compared and reviewed

4.3 avg rating

5 free games

Updated October 2026

Giordano Vicoli

🎬 Entertainment

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Top Alternatives to Chess

#1

ChessBase Mobile Chess by ChessBase GmbH

Chess Tactics · Elo · Training

Editor's Choice

2.9(18 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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Access a vast chess game database, save and analyze your own games, and practice openings. This app offers advanced notation and sharing features, with a free tier and optional premium upgrades for more extensive cloud storage and search capabilities.

#2

Chess Opener Lite by Stanislav Basovnik

Chess opening trainer

Strong Contender

4.1(17 ratings)

Free

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Master chess openings with an interactive trainer and comprehensive database. Build and memorize your own repertoire, compare variations, and track your progress. Works offline and offers extensive opening exploration.

#3

Chess Score Pad by CalcFxC, LLC

Scoresheet with PGN export

Worth Considering

4.7😐(178 ratings)

$9.99

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This app provides a modern, distraction-free electronic scoresheet for over-the-board chess tournament play. Record moves effortlessly, review positions, and export games in PGN or PDF formats for post-game analysis. Designed by a tournament player, it streamlines the scoring process so you can focus on the game.

What We Love

👍 Easy to use for recording games
👍 Great for over-the-board chess
👍 Converts games to PGN format
👍 Intuitive design
👍 Useful for correspondence chess
👍 Efficient and intuitive operation
👍 Good for learning and practice
👍 Works well for tournament play
👍 Automatically saves moves
👍 Allows editing saved games

Room to Improve

🐛 Clunky and not intuitive
🐛 Screen controls are flaky
🐛 Missing many features for the price
🐛 Shows own pieces checking own King
🐛 Does not show check to opponent
🐛 App is 32bit and may not work in future
🐛 Needs more features for the price

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