# Reckless Chess

> Dice-based chess combat with online multiplayer and rewards. (iPhone/iPad app by Daniel Howse.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reckless-chess/id1573096286 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Daniel Howse](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573096288)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Board, Strategy
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.1 · 84 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2021-06-20
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reckless-chess/id1573096286/reviews.md

## What is Reckless Chess?

Players use a set of Dice to Battle and Move. Play online within unique environments. Collect rewards and compete in pvp.

- Moving
At the start of each turn players roll an 8 sided Move Die (0 - 7) to determine the Maximum Number of Spaces a piece is allowed to be moved that turn.

Rolling a Zero skips the turn.
Pieces can not move further than they can in Classic Chess.

- Battling
Before a player can take a piece they must defeat it in Battle with their piece.
Pieces use Dice to Battle.

Pawn - 4 sided
Bishop/Knight - 8 sided
King - 10 sided (0 - 9)
Rook/Queen - 12 sided
Attackers get an extra 4 sided Die.

The Attacker must win the roll or go back to their square.
The King can not be attacked, it must be forced to Surrender via Checkmate.

## Key features

- Dice-based movement
- Dice-based battles
- Online multiplayer
- Unique environments
- Reward collection
- PvP competition


## Frequently asked questions about Reckless Chess

### How does Reckless Chess differ from classic chess?

Reckless Chess introduces dice rolls for both movement and combat. Players roll an 8-sided die to determine maximum movement spaces, and dice battles are used to capture pieces before checkmate.

### Can I play Reckless Chess offline?

The description focuses on online play within unique environments and PvP competition, suggesting that offline play may not be a primary feature.

### What devices does Reckless Chess support?

Reckless Chess is available on Mac, iPhone, iPad, and iPod, offering broad compatibility for Apple users.

### How often is Reckless Chess updated?

The latest version, 2.5.3, was released on October 6, 2021. The update frequency is not explicitly detailed but indicates ongoing development.

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

Reckless Chess has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of players.

### Does Reckless Chess have ads?

No, Reckless Chess is free and does not contain advertisements.

### What are the battle mechanics in Reckless Chess?

To take a piece, players must win a dice battle against it. Different pieces have different sided dice, and attackers roll an additional 4-sided die.

### What are the rewards in Reckless Chess?

Players can collect rewards through gameplay and competition, though the specific nature of these rewards is not detailed in the description.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.5.3 — 2021-10-06

You can now toggle Auto Roll for yourself, while playing against the computer.

### 2.5.2 — 2021-10-06

You can now toggle Auto Roll for yourself, while playing against the computer.

### 2.5.1 — 2021-10-06

The Shogun location has had it's proper Theme Music released.

### 2.5.0 — 2021-09-30

The Shogun location has been pre-released.
Unique environment music is coming very soon.

### 2.4.2 — 2021-09-24

The Emotes available for use during a PvP game have been updated

## Apps similar to Reckless Chess

| App | Rating | Price | Category |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Double View - The Impossible Puzzle Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/double-view-the-impossible-puzzle-game/id660847060) | 4.5 (6) | Free | Games |
| [hizee](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hizee/id530758489) | 4.8 (158) | Free | Games |
| [Blitz Intuition Games](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blitz-intuition-games/id1634608337) | — | Free | Games |
| [Checkers: 2 Player Board Games](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkers-2-player-board-games/id1493909786) | 4.0 (11) | Free | Games |
| [American Catur w/Ads](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/american-catur-wads/id1634720280) | — | $0.99 | Games |
| [XO Chess](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xo-chess/id1519148360) | 5.0 (5) | Free | Games |

---

*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.*