# ! Chess !

> Strategic chess game with AI, tutor, challenges, and customizable themes. (iPhone/iPad app by 肖见 陈.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess/id1185371208 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [肖见 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1160262972)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Board, Strategy
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 212 App Store ratings · 96 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 48 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-12-20
- Data updated: 2026-08-14
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess/id1185371208/reviews.md

## What is ! Chess !?

Chess King is the best Chess game.
Touch the screen, move and drop the pieces, checkmate, Win!
Powerful Chess AI engine, super Chess Tutor, amusing challenge mode, increase your ranking and become a Master of Chess.

Features：
- 6 difficulty levels（Practice -> Expert）, easier for the beginners.
- Chess Tutor, improving your Chess skill.
- Intelligence hints analyze every move.
- Update the endgame of chess everyday.
- Daily challenge.
- Various 3D themes.
- Support Tablet perfectly.

Download the best Chess game now!

## Key features

- Powerful Chess AI engine
- Chess Tutor for skill improvement
- 6 difficulty levels
- Daily challenges
- Various 3D themes
- Intelligence hints

## What do users think of ! Chess !?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 User-friendly interface and easy to learn
- 🧠 Great for chess skill development and practice
- 🤖 Strong and challenging AI opponent
- 💡 Helpful hints and suggestions system
- 📊 Multiple difficulty levels with smooth progression
- 🎮 Engaging and addictive gameplay
- 📱 Minimal ads for a free app
- 🎯 Good for beginners and experienced players
- ⚡ Smooth piece movement and clear board display

**Cons**

- 🐛 Game freezes or crashes frequently
- ⏱️ Rapid window closing after game completion
- 🚪 Immediate exit without reviewing final moves
- 🐢 Slow gameplay and piece animation
- 📍 Difficult piece placement accuracy
- ❌ No online multiplayer functionality
- 📺 Excessive ads in some cases
- 🎮 Easy difficulty at lower levels
- 🔧 Limited customization options

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game freezes after ads play
- Freezing at end of game
- Rapid board window closing preventing move analysis
- Game exits immediately upon loss
- Daily Endings Challenge feature doesn't open
- Occasional failure to credit wins after checkmate
- Always starts with horse piece
- Piece placement one square short
- Inconsistent turn indicator display

**Most requested features**

- Custom starting position option
- Keep board window open after game completion for analysis
- Explain reasoning behind suggested moves
- Game move history and replay functionality
- Adjustable animation speed
- Online multiplayer capability
- Castling tutorial or clarification
- Ability to resign when losing is inevitable
- Daily Endings Challenge fix

## Recent user reviews (10 of 96)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess/id1185371208/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Oh my gosh this is so good

*2026-05-10*

This game is so wonderful and they show you where should you put the pieces so you can win and I won because this is such a wonderful game hopefully everyone rate this game a five star review I would rate it a 10 star reviews if that was possible

### 4/5 — It need custom position

*2022-08-07, version 1.3.3031*

It is good game but custom start position would be really good

### 5/5 — Worthy opponents

*2020-11-09, version 1.3.3031*

Opponent are so sickkk

### 5/5 — Good!

*2020-10-21, version 1.3.3031*

Good.

### 4/5 — Excellent Chess Trainer

*2020-03-19*

I would give this game 5 Stars, except for the rapid closing of the board window when either I, or the computer, wins the Chess Match. It would be really great if the Developer would let the window stay open when the match is completed. I will sometimes win, or loose, a game without knowing exactly what happened, because the Developer closes the window without giving me time to analyze the final move. Other than this, the game is great. Please make this change.

### 2/5 — Freezes

*2020-02-11, version 1.3.3031*

Froze twice by the end of a fame, which made me really upset. Turning it off and on didn't help.
Always opens with a horse.
If these things are fixed it would be a nice app.

### 4/5 — Good game

*2019-12-07*

Only problem I have is when I lose, it immediately exits the game. I would like to be able to see how I screwed up. If not for that I’d give 5 stars.

### 5/5 — Sadistic chess logic and I love it!

*2019-12-01*

I’m no expert in chess or chess programs but I’ve used a half dozen. 

This player seems to revel in pins or somehow immobilizing the adversary ‘s pieces. Nasty in ways humans can’t be with each other. 

It isn’t presented this way but a great mode is to let the game propose the piece forcing you to choose from finite possibilities. It’s fun also to back up and see if your idea was more elegant than its. 

A lot of fun !

### 5/5 — Your game

*2019-11-16, version 1.3.3031*

I can’t stop playing this game

### 5/5 — ONE OF THE BEST

*2019-09-11*

I hope this reaches the actual people that put some thought into this game!!  

Y’all knocked it over the fence big time, all the thanks for making a really great app!! I’ve played a lot of chess games with the exception of one other chessboard, this game is extremely well designed!! I’m so happy y’all got this spot on!! This is almost the perfect game, tune up the interfaces it would be stellar!! Thanks a very pleased user!!

## Frequently asked questions about ! Chess !

### What is this app?

This app is a chess game that allows you to play against a powerful AI engine. It includes a chess tutor to help you improve your skills, daily challenges, and various difficulty levels.

### What are the key features?

Key features include a powerful AI engine, a chess tutor, 6 difficulty levels ranging from practice to expert, intelligence hints for move analysis, daily updated endgames, daily challenges, and various 3D themes.

### Is this app free to download and play?

Yes, the application is free to download and play. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

The app is designed to support tablets perfectly and is likely compatible with a wide range of Android devices, given its focus on touch screen interaction.

### How can this app help me improve at chess?

The app offers a dedicated Chess Tutor feature designed to improve your chess skills. Additionally, intelligence hints analyze every move, and the various difficulty levels allow you to practice against increasingly challenging AI opponents.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.3.3031 — 2017-10-09

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

-Bug fixed.
-Performance optimized.

### 1.2.2005 — 2017-01-27

Version 1.2.2005:
-Bug Fixed.
-Optimized Performance.
Enjoy it.

### 1.1.1013 — 2016-12-21

Version 1.1.1013:
-bug fixed.
Enjoy it.

### 1.0.1013 — 2016-12-20

No release notes.

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