# Real-Time Chess — Classic chess. No turns.

> Classic chess. No turns. (iPhone/iPad app by Elliott Greaves.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-time-chess/id6799663054 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Elliott Greaves](https://appshunter.io/developer/6799663056)
- Category: Games, Board, Strategy
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 44 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-08-31
- Data updated: 2026-09-16

## What is Real?

Real-Time Chess turns classic chess into a live contest.

There are no alternating turns. Both players can move whenever their own three-second cooldown is ready, so the board is always changing and every decision matters.

Play standard chess with the rules you know: legal moves, checks, checkmate, and the full board. The difference is tempo. Move quickly to build pressure, or take longer and risk giving your opponent the initiative.

Play your way:

• Practise against the on-device computer at 13 estimated strengths from 400 to 2800. An internet connection keeps every game server-authoritative.
• Find an anonymous opponent for a quick unranked game.
• Create a private room and invite one friend.
• Play across iPhone and web with the same authoritative game.
• Drag or tap a piece, see its legal destinations, and make your move.
• Reopen a private game to recover your seat while the room remains active.

No account is required. Real-Time Chess is free to play and contains no ads. Computer strength numbers are estimates for Real-Time Chess, not player ratings or independently calibrated FIDE Elo.

## Is Real safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Real.

## Is Real legit?

Real-Time Chess has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Real is 50 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2026-08-31

No release notes.

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