# Rovian: Online Video Chess — Live face-to-face matches

> Live face-to-face matches (iPhone/iPad app by Mumin Bayar.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rovian-online-video-chess/id6795653387 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Mumin Bayar](https://appshunter.io/developer/6792329436)
- Category: Games, Social Networking, Board
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 50 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Brazilian Portuguese, Latin American Spanish, Turkish
- Released: 2026-09-01
- Data updated: 2026-10-15

## What is Rovian?

Play online chess face to face with real opponents. Rovian brings the board, chess clock, live video and voice chat together in one real-time match.

FACE-TO-FACE ONLINE CHESS

• Match with real players and start playing quickly
• See your opponent with optional live video
• Talk during the game with voice chat
• Choose Bullet, Blitz or Rapid time controls
• Play rated games and follow your chess rating
• Request a rematch or invite a friend to a private game

MORE WAYS TO PLAY AND IMPROVE

• Join live tournaments, arenas and leaderboards
• Solve daily and community chess puzzles
• Practice offline against the computer
• Watch live games and review the moves
• Try Chess960, Bughouse 2v2 and Hand & Brain
• Discover chess coaches and book lessons

YOUR CHESS COMMUNITY

Find friends, follow rivals, send messages and build your online chess circle. Your profile keeps your ratings, statistics and game history together across devices.

VIDEO AND AUDIO ON YOUR TERMS

Camera and microphone controls are always yours. Play with video on or off, end a call, report inappropriate behavior and block users whenever needed.

Rovian is for users aged 18 and over. Online matches, live video and voice require an internet connection. Camera and microphone permissions are used only for features you choose to enable.

See your opponent. Make your move.

## Is Rovian safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Rovian.

## Is Rovian legit?

Rovian: Online Video Chess has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Rovian is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1.0 — 2026-09-01

Rovian 1.1.0 aligns iOS and Android with the latest gameplay, safety, profile, video and stability improvements. English, Turkish, German, French, Latin American Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese are supported throughout the app.

### 1.0.10 — 2026-08-21

No release notes.

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