# idChess – play and learn chess — Play chess online and offline!

> Digitize and broadcast physical chess games using AI-powered move recognition. (iPhone/iPad app by idSport LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idchess-play-and-learn-chess/id1464126978 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [idSport LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891761928)
- Category: Sports, Games, Board, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 15 App Store ratings · 21 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 315 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), Russian
- Released: 2019-10-22
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idchess-play-and-learn-chess/id1464126978/reviews.md

## What is idChess?

idChess is a mobile app for recognizing, digitizing, and broadcasting offline chess games, played on a real board. The app recognizes chess moves during the game in real time, records them in the form of chess notation, and saves them on your smartphone in PGN and GIF formats. idChess digitizes games, including blitz and rapid games. It can be used to broadcast chess games to a wide audience. Download the idChess mobile app for free and play chess offline in a technologically advanced way!

**idChess for chess players and chess organizations**

Chess federations, schools, and clubs use idChess both to conduct chess broadcasts and to teach children to play chess. Also, idChess is suitable for individual use by players. In the process of self-study, idChess helps you simplify the chess learning process, keep a history of online and offline games, track your progress and improve your game.

**idChess is used by chess players all over the world**

The idChess app is already actively used in Russia, India, Bahrain, Turkey, Armenia, Ghana, Kyrgyzstan, and other countries. As part of the World Chess Olympiad 2022 in India, the classical tournament was digitized and broadcast using the idChess app and its chess recognition feature. idChess is an innovative product for chess players that has no analogs in the world.

**Recognize and broadcast chess games**

idChess is based on computer vision and machine learning technologies. Using artificial intelligence, idChess recognizes chess pieces on the board and automatically records the chess notation of your game. To record and broadcast games, all you need is the idChess app installed on your smartphone and a tripod to securely mount your smartphone above the board. You can recognize games even offline. The idChess app does not require an Internet connection to digitize games.

**Turn your regular chessboard into an electronic one with idChess!**

The idChess mobile app replaces expensive electronic boards for digitizing and broadcasting chess games. You can play on a regular chessboard: magnetic, wooden, plastic, or any other, and then immediately view the game in the form of a chess diagram on your smartphone and analyze it. The size of a chessboard does not affect the operation of the app. The only criterion is that chess pieces must be made according to the classical Staunton model.

**How to start recording chess games**

To record games, you only need a smartphone with the idChess app installed and a tripod to mount the smartphone above the board. 

To start using the application, you need:
1) Attach a tripod to the table where the chessboard is located.
2) Place chess pieces in their starting position.
3) Fix the smartphone in a tripod with the screen facing up so that the camera points at the chessboard, and the entire playing field falls into the lens.
4) Run the app and start recording.

**Analysis and sharing of chess games**

After completion, the game will be saved in the games library in the usual PGN or GIF format for chess players. Also, the app functions as a PGN viewer. The game recording will be available for sending to your coach via any convenient messenger, and it will also be possible to share the recording on social networks. For self-analysis of chess games, the Stockfish engine is built into the idChess mobile app. Even a child can handle the game analysis in the app! idChess highlights strong and weak moves in chess notation and ranks them by points. The app and our digital chess set are great helpers for chess kids, their parents, and coaches. Chess for children has never been so clear! idChess will be a great addition to the game of chess, as well as a chess timer / clock. It can replace a chess computer. Play chess with friends or a coach or analyze mistakes yourself in the idChess mobile app!

**Online broadcasts of your games**

Thanks to idChess, everyone can see your game on a regular board.

EULA: https://idchess.com/legal/idChess/EULA

## Key features

- Real-time move recognition
- Digitizes physical chess games
- Saves games in PGN and GIF formats
- Broadcasts games to an audience
- Offline game digitization
- AI-powered piece recognition
- Replaces expensive electronic boards

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Annual subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Biannual subscription | $35.00 | per 6 months |
| Annual subscription | $54.00 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 21)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idchess-play-and-learn-chess/id1464126978/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Muito prático!

*2026-05-16*

Podem adquirir!

**Developer response:** Muito obrigado pela sua recomendação e avaliação positiva!

### 1/5 — Дебри регистрации

*2026-05-08*

Прежде чем начать пользоваться приложением нужно зарегистрироваться и активировать/купить доступ. Так вот тут кучу багов и дыр. Ошибки сыпятся разные почти на каждом шаге. Куча не очевидностей. Если у вас есть нервы и время, тогда можете побросать приложение.

**Developer response:** Спасибо за обратную связь! Пожалуйста, напишите на нашу почту support@idchess.com и подробно опишите все проблемы, с которыми вы столкнулись. Мы обязательно разберёмся в ситуации и поможем решить каждый вопрос. Ждём вашего письма!

### 5/5 — Muito bom aplicativo

*2026-04-23*

Nota 10

### 5/5 — Incredible

*2026-04-22*

The accuracy is unbelievable, it feels surreal, like it's out of a science fiction novel. It even works with a sub par tripod and 1 minute games!

I do hope they add support for other forms of payment besides roubles, which I am told they are working on, but you can still email them for a trial until then.

### 3/5 — Вылетает приложение

*2025-07-10*

Почему приложение вылетает каждый раз , когда сканируешь позицию из галереи , а так же при сохранении позиции ?

**Developer response:** Нам искренне жаль, что вы столкнулись с такой ситуацией — она нетипична. Чтобы мы могли оперативно дать рекомендации, пожалуйста, напишите нам в службу поддержки на support@idchess.com

### 5/5 — Супер приложение

*2025-05-20*

Идеально для участия в турнирах, распознает партии ребенка, используем регулярно на соревнованиях и потом с тренером разбираем партии

**Developer response:** Спасибо за отзыв! Очень рады, что idChess помогает вам и вашему ребёнку на турнирах и в разборе шахматных партий♟️. Желаем новых успехов и интересных игр!

### 1/5 — Все плохо плохо плохо!!!!!

*2025-04-28*

Самое ужасное! Все обманывает!беее

**Developer response:** Здравствуйте! Нам очень жаль, что вы стокнулись с трудностями. Мы всегда стремимся улучшать наше приложение и будем благодарны, если вы расскажете подробнее, что конкретно произошло. Связано ли это с работой приложения? Напишите, пожалуйста, подробнее на support@idchess.com

### 1/5 — Non fiable

*2024-04-24*

L’application n’est pas fiable. L’enregistrement des parties d’échecs n’est pas constant; je viens de jouer quatre parties ou l’application s’est arrêté d’enregistrer en début de partie!

### 1/5 — Не пришёл код!

*2023-09-27*

Покупал с промокодом - в течение 15 минут так и не пришло подтверждение. Разве оно не мгновенно должно приходить?! Отвратительный сервис!

**Developer response:** Добрый день! 
Спасибо большое, что сообщили! Сожалеем, что такое произошло. У других пользователей нет подобных проблем и пока не можем понять ваш кейс. Напишите, пожалуйста, подробнее о проблеме на hello@idChess.com. Оперативно решим вопрос

### 1/5 — Subscription Model

*2023-08-11*

I hate that every software company has gone with a subscription model. This app will not let you view moves unless you pay monthly. That’s absolutely absurd. Viewing moves does not require a server, recurring costs, or a backend. Developers should be compensated for their work and so a simple one time app purchase fee is sufficient. If you want to add other features that do require overhead expenses then fine, charge monthly for that but not for just viewing moves and exporting PGNs.

**Developer response:** Thank you for your review. As you rightly pointed out, many software companies have adopted a subscription model. We appreciate your suggestion regarding a one-time payment for long-term use. Thank you again for your valuable feedback.

## Frequently asked questions about idChess

### Does idChess have ads?

No, idChess is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted experience while playing and learning chess.

### How accurate is idChess's move recognition?

The app utilizes computer vision and machine learning to recognize chess pieces and moves automatically, aiming for high accuracy in digitizing games.

### Can I use idChess offline?

Yes, idChess can recognize and digitize chess games even when you are offline. An internet connection is not required for this core functionality.

### What types of chessboards does idChess support?

idChess works with regular chessboards, including magnetic, wooden, and plastic ones. The primary requirement is that the chess pieces must be made according to the classical Staunton model.

### What are the subscription options for idChess?

idChess offers monthly ($8.99), biannual ($35.00), and annual ($49.99 or $54.00) subscription plans. The $49.99 annual plan includes a 7-day free trial.

### How often is idChess updated?

The latest version of idChess is 9.9.8, and it was last updated on February 12, 2026. This indicates a commitment to ongoing development and improvements.

### What devices does idChess support?

idChess is available for iPhone and iPod devices, making it accessible to a wide range of Apple users.

### What is the age rating for idChess?

idChess has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young chess enthusiasts and players of all ages.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 9.9.11 — 2026-07-27

- Fixed an error that occurred when attempting to "Share PGN file."
- Fixed an error that occurred when editing games during a tournament.

### 9.9.10 — 2026-07-17

Fixed an error during password recovery.

### 9.9.9 — 2026-06-30

* Significantly improved recognition accuracy during fast gameplay and in disputed situations
* Fixed an issue where random results could be assigned in disputed situations
* Added a new convenient subscription payment section in the mobile app

### 9.9.8 — 2026-02-12

- Added a player profile in the tournament;
- Added app translations;

### 9.9.5 — 2025-12-22

* Added time display to single-game broadcasts.
* Fixed avatar display in user profiles.
* Fixed bugs and improved performance.

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