# Remote Chess > Real-time remote two-player chess game with automatic move synchronization. (iPhone/iPad app by Luigi Fonti.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-chess/id788602889 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Luigi Fonti](https://appshunter.io/developer/360904185) - Category: Games, Board, Strategy - Price: $0.99 - Rating: 1.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 12.4 · 1 MB - Languages: American English, French (France), Italian, European Spanish - Released: 2014-01-13 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-chess/id788602889/reviews.md ## What is Remote Chess? This is the classic Chess game, designed to be played by two remote players, using two network connected iPones or iPads. The players can be in different places, towns, and even different countries. The general rules are well known, so they will not be repeated here. Only application specific features are exposed. One player will deal with white pieces, and will see the chessboard from his white side; the opponent will deal with black pieces, ad will see the chessboard on the opposite side. Once both players have started a game, the white move first. When it's your turn to make a move, you will see a disk of your color on the upper left corner of the screen, and the prompt: "Make your move" on the upper side. When it's the opponent's turn to move, you will be prompted to "Wait for opponent's move" and a disk of the opposite color will be shown on the screen. To move a piece you must touch it, drag it to the destination cell, and release it. If the move is valid, you will hear a 'tok' sound, and the moved piece will take place in the new seat; the move will be transmitted to your opponent's device, and will be automatically executed on his board, too. Then, the move turn is passed to the opponent. So, both players will always see the same piece distribution, exactly as they were playing on opposite sides of the same board. The move transmission time can vary, depending on the quality of the network connection, from a fraction of second to some seconds. If you make an invalid move, the piece will automatically be brought to its starting place, and you have to try a different move. If you want to castle, you have to move your king two steps aside (left or right); if the castling is valid, the rook will be automatically moved to the other side of the king. If a pawn reaches the opponent's base row, it is not possible to choose the type of promotion: it is immediately and automatically promoted to Queen. If your move exposes your king to check, the move is automatically canceled as invalid. If the opponent's move threatens your king, you are alerted: "CHECK TO THE KING !". If you realize that your game is lost, and you haven't more valid moves, you can close it, pressing the "End Game" button. You will be prompted to confirm, and in this case your opponent will be informed; both chessboards will be reset for a new game. ## Key features - Remote multiplayer chess - Real-time move synchronization - Automatic move validation - Automatic pawn promotion to Queen - Check alerts - End game functionality ## Recent user reviews (5 of 5) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-chess/id788602889/reviews.md ### 3/5 — Are all games random? *2019-04-22* Hello, can a game be set up with a known player? I would like to play with my friend at a distance but the app doesn’t seem to allow that?? ### 1/5 — Don't waste your money *2017-01-15* Game couldn't establish a network connection...either by wifi or cellular. Guessing it requires a server which isn't running anymore. ### 1/5 — Hopeless and harmful *2015-07-12* Kept telling me I wasn't connected to the internet. Never gave me the identifier code it was supposed to on first use. Caused ipad to crash. Don't touch it. ### 1/5 — Will not connect *2014-12-05, version 1.3* Just like the other comment, my grandson and I both put in the codes, hit play, and it says waiting to connect and nothing happens. Help! ### 1/5 — Can't get it to work *2014-11-02, version 1.3* I'm trying to play chess with my grandson 450 miles away and we can't get this app to work. Has anybody out there succeeded with Remot Chess? ## Frequently asked questions about Remote Chess ### How do I play Remote Chess with a friend? You and your friend will need to have Remote Chess installed on your respective iPhones or iPads. Once both players start a game, one will deal with white pieces and the other with black. Moves are made by touching, dragging, and releasing pieces, and are transmitted in real-time. ### Does Remote Chess support offline play? No, Remote Chess is designed specifically for two remote players connected over a network. It requires an active network connection to transmit moves between devices. ### What happens if I make an invalid move in Remote Chess? If you attempt an invalid move, the piece will automatically return to its starting position, and you will need to try a different move. This ensures the integrity of the game for both players. ### How does pawn promotion work in Remote Chess? When a pawn reaches the opponent's base row, it is automatically promoted to a Queen. There is no option to choose a different promotion piece in this application. ### Can I castle in Remote Chess? Yes, you can castle in Remote Chess. To do so, move your king two steps to the left or right. If the castling move is valid, the rook will automatically be moved to the other side of the king. ### What is the price of Remote Chess? Remote Chess is a paid application, priced at $0.99. This is a one-time purchase for the full game. ### How often is Remote Chess updated? The latest version of Remote Chess is 6, and it was last updated on October 29, 2024. Updates typically address bug fixes and performance improvements. ### Does Remote Chess have ads? No, Remote Chess does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it offers an uninterrupted gaming experience. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 6 — 2024-10-29 The player has the possibility to send an invitation SMS to another player to play a game together ### 5 — 2023-10-30 This new version can be used on both iPhone and iPad, while the previous one could be used only on iPad. ### 4 — 2023-04-25 Upgraded for most recent iOS versions ### 3 — 2020-03-16 Multilingual localization support ### 2 — 2020-03-13 Graphical interface redesigned ## Apps similar to Remote Chess | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Chess Universe - Play Online](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-universe-play-online/id1487204900) | 4.8 (939) | Free | Games | | [Chess for Cash: Online Matches](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-for-cash-online-matches/id1586330040) | 4.3 (72) | Free | Games | | [Chess Pro.](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-pro/id561435724) | 4.7 (1,968) | $3.99 | Games | | [Chess Royale](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-royale/id1434658250) | 4.5 (19,372) | Free | Games | | [Chess Online - Clash of Kings](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-online-clash-of-kings/id1495016534) | 4.7 (28,052) | Free | Games | | [Chess - Chess Online](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-chess-online/id1547549647) | 4.9 (6,300) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Luigi Fonti - [NumberGrid](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/numbergrid/id403296516) - [iContour](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icontour/id415873354) - [Ephemerides](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ephemerides/id418361963) - [JeuSolitaire](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jeusolitaire/id435887363) - [Proximity Solitaire](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proximity-solitaire/id480518070) - [iEmboss](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iemboss/id483530741) All apps by Luigi Fonti: https://appshunter.io/developer/360904185 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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