# Chessmith — Chess with a coach built in

> Chess with a coach built in (iPhone/iPad app by Paul Vella.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chessmith/id6813470934 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Paul Vella](https://appshunter.io/developer/916388467)
- Category: Games, Board
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 5 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-09-30
- Data updated: 2026-10-07

## What is Chessmith?

Chessmith is chess with a coach built in. Play a real engine that adapts to your level, then get move grading and plain-language coaching on every game.

Train against the AI, jump into online multiplayer, and export games to PDF. No ads.

Features:
- Real engine (original search — not a scripted opponent)
- Training mode with move grading and coaching
- Hints when stuck
- Online multiplayer
- Rank, XP, and stats
- PDF game export

Privacy and settings update

- Chessmith now asks for your permission before sharing any scores with the global leaderboard. Say no and nothing is uploaded; you can still play online.
- New Settings screen (gear icon on the home screen): turn leaderboard sharing on or off, remove your leaderboard entry, change your display name, see your player ID, and read our privacy policy.
- Request deletion of your data straight from Settings.
- Bug fixes and small improvements.

From PS Games. Free to download. No ads.

## Is Chessmith safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Chessmith.

## Is Chessmith legit?

Chessmith appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Chessmith is 75 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2026-09-30

No release notes.

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All apps by Paul Vella: https://appshunter.io/developer/916388467

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