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Chess without ads

Chess without ads

Learn, play, improve!

38K ratings
393 reviews
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📚 Education
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 28, 2012
  • April 22, 2026

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Developer

Christophe THERON
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About

Learn and play chess without distractions. This app offers guided lessons for beginners and advanced analysis for experts, helping you improve your game with intelligent suggestions and post-game reviews. Play offline and enjoy a seamless, ad-free experience.

✓Ad-free learning and play
✓Introductory lessons for beginners
✓Grandmaster move suggestions
✓Game analysis with good/bad moves
✓Supports USCF and FIDE rating scales
✓Strong mobile chess engine
✓Offline play
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Chess without ads. Based on 38K reviews and a 4.7/5 average, it highlights the 7 positives and 4 negatives reviewers mention most about this game.

Positive things

  • 👍Excellent chess training tool
  • 🚀Customizable difficulty levels
  • 💡Helpful move suggestions
  • 👍Clean and intuitive interface
  • 🚀No ads or distractions
  • 👍Great for beginners and advanced players
  • 💡Allows reviewing past games

Negative things

  • 🔒Limited free version with paid upgrade
  • 🐛Occasional bugs and glitches
  • 💡Desire for more chess variants and modes
  • 🔒Aggressive prompts to upgrade to paid version
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What's New in Chess without ads

2026.04.18

April 22, 2026

- Hints are now available in the lessons. You'll never get stuck! - Many adjustments have been made for iOS 26. - On iPad, the text was too large on some pages. We've fixed that. - This update includes a few other minor improvements and fixes. Over the last 12 months, we have released 8 updates, including the following improvements: - New «Learn» section, with 145 introductory chess lessons. - New «Frosted glass» button style. - New promotion menu. - Most sounds can now be disabled individually. - Works perfectly on Macs with an «Apple Silicon» chip (including the MacBook Neo).

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Subscription plans

PRO, 3 months

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User reviews

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Game Cheats

Game makes illegal moves when it is in jeopardy
YosemiteGYosemiteG

Wonderful chess app!

Just a really well crafted chess program. Very pleasant graphics, subtle and definite teachings continually, excellently organized and really fun!! I have many chess programs and this truly is my favorite!
Andre DePanyoAndre DePanyo

I’m a seven year-old and I can play chess. Can you believe this?

Like I love this game I love how you can put on suggestions I always use suggested news so then I can check mate my opponent
Bennett has the same nameBennett has the same name

Best chess ever

You can change position but you can play illegal chess but suggestions help you play better goodbye(:
Jaxon TatumJaxon Tatum

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I think that this app is a great introduction to the game of chess
postracerpostracer
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Freezing on the login screen

Bug

Incompatibility with older devices

Bug

Inconsistent behavior when running out of free credits

Bug
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Requested Features

4 requests

Add more chess variants (3-check, king of the hill, etc.)

Feature

Provide more detailed game analysis and feedback

Feature

Improve the en passant move functionality

Feature

Add online/multiplayer capabilities

Feature

FAQ

What does this chess app do?

This app allows users to learn, play, and improve their chess skills without any advertisements. It provides guided lessons for beginners, suggests optimal moves for all players, and offers detailed analysis of games to help users understand their strengths and weaknesses.

How does the app help beginners learn chess?

For beginners, the app includes short, easy introductory lessons that teach the rules of chess while playing. It shows all possible moves for a piece, explains forbidden moves, and can suggest excellent moves to help new players learn effortlessly.

Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and play, offering an ad-free experience. While the core functionality is free, it may offer in-app purchases for additional features or content, aligning with a freemium model.

Can I play this chess app offline?

Yes, you can play this chess app without an internet connection. There is no need to create an account or be connected to the internet, making it convenient for playing anytime, anywhere.

How does the app help advanced players improve?

For advanced players, the app features a strong chess engine that plays at a high level, supporting both USCF and FIDE rating scales. It analyzes games, highlights good and bad moves, and allows users to explore variations to test different strategies and improve their understanding.