# FICSBoard — Play Online Chess on FICS

> Play Online Chess on FICS (iPhone/iPad app by TONY E CAMPBELL.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ficsboard/id6756323097 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [TONY E CAMPBELL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1858951181)
- Category: Games, Board
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 26.1 · 2 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-12-11
- Data updated: 2026-02-23
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ficsboard/id6756323097/reviews.md

## What is FICSBoard?

FICSBoard is a fast, lightweight chess client for playing live games on the Free Internet Chess Server (FICS), one of the longest-running online chess communities in the world.

Play real opponents in real time with a clean, focused interface designed specifically for online chess.

FEATURES:
• Play live online chess on FICS
• Guest and registered account login
• Real-time board updates
• Players can send and receive text messages through the FICS command console.
• Sound effects for moves and game events
• Clean, distraction-free interface
• Optimized for iPhone and iPad

Whether you’re playing casual games or competitive rated matches, FICSBoard gives you a smooth and reliable way to connect and play from anywhere.

FICSBoard is an independent client and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Free Internet Chess Server (FICS).


## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2025-12-11

No release notes.

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All apps by TONY E CAMPBELL: https://appshunter.io/developer/1858951181

## Related topics

[ficsboard](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ficsboard)

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