# PlayChess!

> Chess game with four AI opponents of varying difficulty. (iPhone/iPad app by Douglas Pedley.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playchess/id1544715134 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Douglas Pedley](https://appshunter.io/developer/615186010)
- Category: Games, Board, Strategy
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.2 · 8 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2021-01-03
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playchess/id1544715134/reviews.md

## What is PlayChess!?

PlayChess against one of the four included chess robots. The first plays randomly so you can learn the game. GreedyBot and CautiousBot will push you to learn some tactics. The final engine is the powerful Stockfish. It will give anyone a strong challenge.

## Key features

- Four AI opponents
- Beginner-friendly AI
- Tactical AI opponents
- Stockfish engine
- Offline play

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playchess/id1544715134/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Really great way to start playing!

*2021-01-04, version 1.0*

This app takes away all the complexity of getting started with chess. For new players, this app offers a simple, intuitive way of discovering the pieces and what they can do on the board.

## Frequently asked questions about PlayChess!

### What are the AI opponents in PlayChess! like?

PlayChess! features four AI opponents. The first plays randomly for beginners, followed by GreedyBot and CautiousBot for tactical learning. The most challenging is the powerful Stockfish engine.

### Can I play PlayChess! offline?

Yes, PlayChess! can be played offline. All four AI opponents are included within the app, allowing you to play anytime without an internet connection.

### Does PlayChess! have ads?

Yes, PlayChess! contains advertisements.

### What devices is PlayChess! available on?

PlayChess! is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices.

### What is the age rating for PlayChess!?

PlayChess! has an age rating of 4+.

### How often is PlayChess! updated?

PlayChess! was last updated on January 3, 2021, with version 1.0. Further update frequency is not specified.

### What is the user rating for PlayChess!?

PlayChess! has a perfect rating of 5.0 stars based on 1 rating.

### Is PlayChess! free to download?

Yes, PlayChess! is free to download and play.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2021-01-03

No release notes.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*