# Chess Variants - Omnichess — Create and play Chess variants

> Create and play custom chess variants with AI and online multiplayer. (iPhone/iPad app by Omnimind Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-variants-omnichess/id1593756511 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Omnimind Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1593756513)
- Category: Games, Education, Board, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.13/5 from 76 App Store ratings · 35 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 58 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2021-11-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-variants-omnichess/id1593756511/reviews.md

## What is Chess Variants?

Omnichess is the game that allows you to design and play your very own chess variants!  With AI and online play there are a huge variety of options including:

• 2 - 8 players. All against all or team based play.

• Square, hexagonal, or triangular tiled chess boards.

• Win conditions including Checkmate, Play for points, Tile capture, and Annihilation.

• Interval, Bronstein, and Hour Glass timer options.   

• Asymmetric move timers. Give yourself extra move time against a more experienced chess player to even the odds

• Rule alterations like enabling en passant on bishops or castling on any pair of pieces!

• Define how a chess piece moves and choose from over 40 piece icons

## Key features

- Create custom chess variants
- 2-8 player support
- Multiple board shapes
- Diverse win conditions
- Advanced timer options
- Customizable piece movement

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Omnichess subscription | $3.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 500 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3000 coins - 20% bonus | $4.99 | one-time |
| 15,000 coins (60% bonus) | $19.99 | one-time |
| 45,000 coins (80% bonus) | $49.99 | one-time |
| 100,000 coins (100% bonus) | $99.99 | one-time |
| 7,000 coins (40% bonus) | $9.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 35)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-variants-omnichess/id1593756511/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Great! But There is A Problem

*2026-07-15, version 3.2.1*

Hi I’m Rafael (Rafa For Short) And I’m 8 Years Old And I’m Here To Tell You That This App Is Great! But There’s A Problem. When I Turned My IPad In The Variant Maker It Resets. Same Goes For In App Variants But The Variant Will Go Back To It’s Original Form. Will You Update This App Please😊♟️

### 4/5 — I take my review back

*2026-05-18, version 3.2.1*

Everything is good now that i understand and the pieces you could create are unlimited (well the moves) piece editor couldve been better but i give this 4 star’s because this could be better

### 5/5 — a very good game

*2026-05-05, version 3.2.1*

i downloaded it i didn’t understand at first now it’s my second or third day and it’s very cool to make things. also i think you should add a icon feature where you can customise it by yourself like all of the small things like the cross bishop, cross like on a rook something like that

### 2/5 — An sich nicht schlecht…

*2026-03-19, version 3.2.1*

…aber auch nicht gut. Die App löscht ständig meine Einstellungen, wenn ich sie beendet habe. Immer wieder ist der Ton an, immer wieder wird alles zurück gesetzt. Das ist so nervig. Außerdem sehr schlecht programmiert. Die KI spielt auch nicht gut oder überhaupt normal, sie spielt einfach dumm. Verspielt alle Figuren, ohne zu denken.

### 5/5 — Шикарний концепт!

*2026-02-01, version 3.2.1*

Це дуже цікаво, але з недоліків відмічу те, що в мене постійно збивається налаштування звуку. Я вимикаю звук, перезаходжу в гру і звук знову увімкнений. Доводиться кожного разу вимикати його.

### 1/5 — Crashes and the ads always shrink the board

*2025-11-03, version 3.2.1*

Can’t even make your own variant without the app freezing and crashing. iPhone 15 Pro shouldn’t be having a problem with this. At least you don’t have to pay to make your own variants like Chess Remix, but this one crashing every time doesn’t make it much different.

Also, if you don’t choose to let it send you notifications (where it says they won’t spam you), it’ll spam you in the app instead that you should turn on notifications.

Additionally, there is such a huge difference between the Easy AI and the Medium AI. The Easy AI literally gives pieces away, but then just one step up to the Medium AI and it’s just too much to beat.

### 4/5 — Хорошая игра

*2025-10-13, version 3.2.1*

Сложно регистрироваться а так всё отлично

### 1/5 — Crashes and the ads always shrink the board

*2025-10-05*

Can’t even make your own variant without the app freezing and crashing. iPhone 15 Pro shouldn’t be having a problem with this. At least you don’t have to pay to make your own variants like Chess Remix, but this one crashing every time doesn’t make it much different.

Also, if you don’t choose to let it send you notifications (where it says they won’t spam you), it’ll spam you in the app instead that you should turn on notifications.

### 1/5 — Grandios Schlecht.

*2025-10-05, version 3.2.1*

Diese App taugt nichts, sie ist schlecht Programmiert, hängt durchgehend und macht dir ständig ein Angbot für Push-Up-Nachrichten, außerdem musst du meistens zum Scrollen ganz nach unten auf das Handy und gehst dann ständig ohne es zu wollen aus der App. Wenn es eine Bewertung von 0 Sternen gäbe, dann würde diese App sie haben. So eine schlechte Qualität habe ich bei einer App noch nie gesehen.

### 2/5 — Captured piece sometimes still shows on square

*2025-08-27, version 3.2.1*

Web and mobile app both have a glitch that when you capture a piece and then move away from the square where the piece was captured, it still shows the picture of the piece on the square.  The piece no longer is part of the game but you have to continue to see the picture of it on the square.

## Frequently asked questions about Chess Variants

### What is Omnichess?

Omnichess is a game that allows you to design and play your own unique chess variants. You can customize the board, the number of players, win conditions, timers, and even how chess pieces move.

### What kind of chess variants can I create?

You can create a wide range of variants, including games for 2 to 8 players, with square, hexagonal, or triangular boards. Win conditions can include checkmate, points, tile capture, or annihilation. You can also set interval, Bronstein, or hourglass timers and alter rules like en passant or castling.

### How much does Omnichess cost?

The app is free to download and play. It offers in-app purchases, suggesting that some features or content may be unlocked or enhanced through optional payments.

### Can I play against others online?

Yes, the app supports online play, allowing you to compete against other players in your custom chess variants. It also includes AI opponents for solo play.

### What are the timer options available?

Omnichess offers several timer options to add strategic depth, including interval timers, Bronstein timers, and hourglass timers. You can also set asymmetric move timers, giving one player more time than the other.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.2.1 — 2025-06-03

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 3.2.0 — 2025-05-13

- Added support for Chess960 and randomized setup variants
- Bugs fixes and performance improvements

### 3.1.1 — 2025-03-31

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 3.1.0 — 2025-03-18

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 3.0.5 — 2025-03-13

Bug fixes and performance improvements

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