# ChessDuo — Chess for two phones

> Chess for two phones (iPhone/iPad app by Michael Shobitan.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chessduo/id6802485100 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Michael Shobitan](https://appshunter.io/developer/6802485102)
- Category: Games, Board, Puzzle
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 5 MB
- Languages: American English, European Portuguese, European Spanish
- Released: 2026-08-20
- Data updated: 2026-10-06
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chessduo/id6802485100/reviews.md

## What is ChessDuo?

Chess Duo is chess for two people, wherever you are. Start a room, share a short code, and play live on two iPhones. Or play pass and play on one phone, take on the computer, solve daily puzzles, and set up any position on the analysis board.

Colors are assigned at random when the second player joins. You can FaceTime while you play so you can talk through moves.

Built-in coaching helps beginners: a move guide, optional private hints, a piece guide, and a computer that can play a turn for you. Turn those assists off in Settings if you want a clean match.

When a game ends you get a scorecard with accuracy by move, and Past games keeps those reviews on the phone.

English, Portuguese, and Spanish are supported. No ads. No account signup. Just a name and a room code.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2 — 2026-09-27

Email sign in, done properly: use your password, get a one time code, or reset your password by email.
See every device signed in to your account and sign any of them out.
Clear messages and a real countdown when there have been too many tries.
White pawns now show in the right colour on the classic board.
Plus small fixes and polish.

### 2.1 — 2026-09-24

Optional sign in with Apple or email. Your games, stats, puzzles, and settings can restore on a new phone.

### 2.0 — 2026-09-18

Chess Duo 2.0 is a full rebuild. Play online with a room code, pass and play on one phone, take on the computer, solve puzzles, and open an analysis board. Same coach, same rooms, new home.

### 1.8 — 2026-09-11

A brief network blip no longer looks like you got kicked out. The connection banner only shows if the game actually stays disconnected.

### 1.7 — 2026-09-07

Feel the game. Your move now comes with a sound, a buzz, and a notification when the app is closed, plus a badge so you know it is your turn. Nudge your partner when they are taking too long. Dark mode stays easy to read.

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All apps by Michael Shobitan: https://appshunter.io/developer/6802485102

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