# Real Chess

> Digital adaptation of the classic two-player strategy board game. (iPhone/iPad app by NO WOO KYOUNG.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-chess/id403850678 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [NO WOO KYOUNG](https://appshunter.io/developer/352275899)
- Category: Games, Sports
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.30/5 from 48 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 4.3 · 1 MB
- Languages: American English, Korean, European Portuguese, European Spanish
- Released: 2010-12-06
- Data updated: 2026-06-05
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-chess/id403850678/reviews.md

## What is Real Chess?

Game Center chess game.

Chess is a two-player board game played on a chessboard, a square checkered board with 64 squares arranged in an eight-by-eight grid. It is one of the world's most popular games, played by millions of people worldwide at home, in clubs, online, by correspondence, and in tournaments.

Each player begins the game with sixteen pieces: one king, one queen, two rooks, two knights, two bishops, and eight pawns. Each of the six piece types moves differently. Pieces are used to attack and capture the opponent's pieces, with the object of the game being to 'checkmate' the opponent's king by placing it under an inescapable threat of capture. In addition to checkmate, the game can be won by the voluntary resignation of one's opponent, which typically occurs when too much material is lost, or if checkmate appears unavoidable. A game may also result in a draw in several ways, where neither player wins. The course of the game is divided into three phases: opening, middlegame and endgame.

## Key features

- Two-player board game
- Classic chess rules
- Strategic gameplay
- Checkmate objective
- Multiple game phases

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chess Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-chess/id403850678/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Review

*2014-09-12, version 1.90*

Very bad.....

### 1/5 — What the heck...

*2013-11-07, version 1.90*

I'm play'n against myself for cry n out loud

### 1/5 — Game Center

*2012-03-13, version 1.50*

Any chess program that uses game center to match up players is a TOTAL WASTE OF TIME!!!! The wait time is always over 2 minutes. I want to play NOW! Not wait and wait and wait. Game center is one of apples failures. It is what it is.

### 1/5 — Not worth the space.

*2011-06-20, version 1.50*

I failed to see any single-player mode for this game. The graphics are fair, but Inwouldn't bother to play a game against myself. Don't get this unless you're strategising a new play and you want to test all possibilities. This app isn't worth the space.

### 4/5 — OK

*2011-05-17, version 1.50*

Not bad. It does what it says and it's free, so for me it's OK.

### 1/5 — 사람이너무없네.....

*2011-02-14*

렉도완전심하고버그도잇고 규칙도이상함ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ업뎃하셈

### 2/5 — Could be much better

*2011-01-07, version 1.31*

At the moment it crashes, server is slow, few players are on, and the board looks like something from 1995. Compare the whole thing with the InstantChess app and you'll see how much milage is left to cover before this is a half-decent app. But hey, its free.

### 2/5 — Not great..

*2011-01-04, version 1.31*

You can only use it to play against another person you are sitting with.. There's no option to play against the computer.

## Frequently asked questions about Real Chess

### What is Real Chess?

Real Chess is a digital adaptation of the classic two-player board game played on a checkered board with 64 squares. It follows the traditional rules of chess, where the objective is to checkmate the opponent's king.

### How many players can play Real Chess?

Real Chess is designed for two players, mirroring the traditional setup of the board game. You can play against another person.

### What are the main objectives in Real Chess?

The primary objective in Real Chess is to 'checkmate' the opponent's king, placing it under an inescapable threat of capture. The game can also be won by resignation or result in a draw.

### Does Real Chess have different game modes?

The description focuses on the core gameplay of Real Chess. It highlights the classic two-player experience and the strategic phases of the game: opening, middlegame, and endgame.

### Is Real Chess available offline?

The provided data does not specify whether Real Chess can be played offline. It mentions being a 'Game Center chess game,' which may imply online connectivity for some features.

### What devices support Real Chess?

Real Chess is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for Apple's mobile ecosystem.

### How often is Real Chess updated?

Real Chess was last updated on December 6, 2012, to version 1.90. This indicates infrequent updates in recent years.

### What is the age rating for Real Chess?

Real Chess has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of players. This rating suggests it contains content generally considered appropriate for young children.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.90 — 2012-12-06

* Fixed bug play start on Game Center

### 1.80 — 2012-11-22

Fixed bug play starting on Game Center

### 1.70 — 2012-11-13

* Fixed Portrait orientation

### 1.60 — 2012-11-06

* Fixed player selection timing on game center.
* Support iPhone 5 resolution (640x1136)

### 1.50 — 2011-04-28

* Fixed Inviting

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