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Chess - tChess Pro

Chess - tChess Pro

For beginners to professionals

245 ratings
412 reviews
#121 in paid Board
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • November 5, 2008
  • November 29, 2025

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Developer

Tom Kerrigan
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About

This app offers a high-quality chess experience for players of all levels, from beginners to professionals. It features a strong engine, analysis tools, and learning resources to improve your game.

โœ“Simulated human opponents for beginners
โœ“Top-tier chess engine for experts
โœ“Real-time game analysis
โœ“1 or 2-player game support
โœ“Opening Library and PGN Database
โœ“Position Editor
โœ“Rated games and progress tracking
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Chess. Based on 245 reviews and a 4.7/5 average, it highlights the 11 positives and 4 negatives reviewers mention most about this game.

Positive things

  • ๐Ÿš€Enjoyable and challenging
  • ๐Ÿš€Plays solid openings and variations
  • ๐Ÿ‘Thoroughly enjoyable for novice players
  • ๐Ÿ‘Great for beginners and seasoned players
  • ๐Ÿ‘Rated games help track progress
  • ๐Ÿ‘Excellent 3D modeling
  • ๐Ÿ‘Clean and intuitive interface
  • ๐Ÿ‘Adjustable difficulty levels
  • ๐Ÿ‘Helpful game analysis mode
  • ๐Ÿ‘Access to masters' games
  • ๐Ÿ‘Stable and reliable performance

Negative things

  • ๐Ÿ›Occasional crashes after updates
  • ๐Ÿ›Inaccurate rating system
  • ๐Ÿ›Bright screen background can be tiring
  • ๐Ÿ›Clunky online game menu
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What's New in Chess

2.0.1

November 29, 2025

- Updated for the latest version of iOS - Changed the engine to keep searching until it finds the shortest possible checkmate - Fixed a bug where the animations would become jerky if the app was open for a long time - Fixed a bug where the saved games would sometimes become invisible

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Last updated on July 19, 2026.

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Great for the iPad

I routinely use tChess to email myself OTB games during tournaments. Super-easy interface
billbrockbillbrock

Great chess app

tChess Pro is my favorite chess app, Iโ€™ve been using it for many years. The interface is well designed and crisp looking. Itโ€™s a pleasure to use.
Thorir BjornssonThorir Bjornsson

Excellent

Probably the best app for the price, for both features and strength of play.
Jontius2Jontius2

Love the Game and the app

I have used the app on and off for the past 16years.
90'sJeepMan90'sJeepMan

Luv tChess

Thank you so much for making this app available. Download this app, you will not be sorry.!
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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Crashes when creating annotations

Bug

Zoomed-in screen issue when returning to the app

Bug

Difficulty settings not accurately reflecting the AI's strength

Bug
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Requested Features

6 requests

Add chess puzzles

Feature

Provide more board and piece style options

Feature

Implement a resign feature and draw offer

Feature

Add a move evaluation bar

Feature

Improve the online multiplayer experience

Feature

Provide a way to organize and navigate through game databases

Feature

FAQ

What is tChess Pro?

tChess Pro is a highly-rated chess application designed for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. It offers a rich feature set suitable for players of all abilities, from those just starting out to seasoned professionals.

What are the key features of tChess Pro?

Key features include simulated human opponents for beginners, a powerful chess engine for experts, real-time analysis mode, support for 1 or 2-player games, an opening library, PGN database support, and a position editor.

Is tChess Pro free to download?

Based on the provided information, tChess Pro is a paid application. It does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase model.

Who is tChess Pro designed for?

This app is perfect for everyone, from beginners who need simulated opponents to experts who can utilize the top-tier chess engine. Enthusiasts will appreciate the advanced analysis tools.

Can I use tChess Pro to learn chess?

Yes, tChess Pro includes an integrated 'Learn Chess' e-book app, which has been recognized as an Apple Staff Favorite. Additionally, the Opening Library and Analysis Mode can help players understand chess theory and improve their gameplay.