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SocialChess • Online Chess

SocialChess • Online Chess

Play Friends, Learn, No Ads!

7.3K ratings
1226 reviews
🎮 Games
🌐 Social Networking
🎲 Board
🏰 Strategy
Free
In-App Purchases

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Released
June 29, 2011
Updated
November 2, 2026

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Developer

Woodchop Software LLC
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Engage in online chess matches with friends or random opponents, offering both fast-paced and daily game modes. Improve your skills with game reviews, insights, and strategy exploration. Enjoy a clean, ad-free experience with social features and cross-device syncing.

✓Live and daily chess games
✓Play with friends or random opponents
✓Game reviews and insights
✓Chess960 and premoves
✓Cross-device syncing
✓Chat and social profiles
✓Ad-free experience
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What users say about SocialChess

Reviews of SocialChess are mostly positive: the game is rated 4.7/5 from 7.3K App Store ratings. What users like most: excellent app for playing chess, clean, user-friendly interface. Top complaints: occasional glitches and bugs, potential battery drain issues. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 🚀Excellent app for playing chess
  • 👍Clean, user-friendly interface
  • 👍Large player base and easy to find opponents
  • 👍Ability to play slow or fast games
  • 👍No ads or distractions
  • 👍Great customer support

Negative things

  • 🐛Occasional glitches and bugs
  • 🔋Potential battery drain issues
  • 💰Subscription fees for some features
  • 🤖Concerns about cheating and bots
  • 🤬Issues with toxic/abusive players
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What's New in SocialChess

2026.11.0

November 2, 2026

* bug fixes and improvements

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

Annual Membership

Annual Membership

$14.991 Year
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User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Door bell sounds! Really?

Your adding doorbell sounds throughout the game has made this too irritating to continue to use!
FFlywingz

The Best

Simply The Best

I’ve been playing with friends and finding friends on here for 14 years now! I’ve played all other online platforms including the biggest one and this is better, cleaner and more relaxed by quite a margin. I’ve made real world friends on here and have made at least one move every 5 days for 14 years! If you go on holiday or your opponent does, you chat, agree and the deadline can run out and you simply wait until they return and carry on. Simple and elegant programming. Thank you.
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ADArthur Doods

Forever Player

I have been using this app since 2013. The very few minor issues I have encountered were handled timely and positively through support. It’s been a great community, and it’s very simple and easy. I’ll use it until it’s inaccessible or until I am.
MMerricles

Scam site

Careful as site admin allows bots, Ai and deceptive practices. Chess integrity does not exist on this site.
EEmmalini888888

All the bots

Too many Bots
TCTim Coster
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Freezing or crashing during gameplay

Bug

Inaccurate game statistics and ratings

Bug

Delayed or unresponsive move registrations

Bug

Inability to cancel or delete games

Bug
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Requested Features

5 requests

Add chess analysis and training tools

Feature

Implement anti-cheat measures

Feature

Improve game history and statistics tracking

Feature

Allow customization of board and piece designs

Feature

Add tournament and team play modes

Feature

FAQ

Does SocialChess have ads?

No, SocialChess is completely ad-free. The app explicitly states 'No ads, ever' and users have praised the lack of advertisements as a significant pro.

What are the membership benefits in SocialChess?

Membership unlocks up to 100 daily games, unlimited game reviews with Insights, Second Chance on any player's games, Elo charts, PGN export, and chat image/translation features. The Annual Membership is priced at $14.99 per year.

Can I play SocialChess offline?

The description focuses on online play with friends and random opponents. There is no mention of offline gameplay capabilities.

How often is SocialChess updated?

The latest version available is 2026.11.0, which was last updated on November 2, 2026. This indicates a recent and active development cycle.

What devices does SocialChess support?

SocialChess is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. Your account and games sync across all your devices and the web.

What is the age rating for SocialChess?

SocialChess has an age rating of 12+. This is suitable for most players interested in strategy and board games.

How does SocialChess help me improve my game?

The app offers game reviews with an accuracy score and move-quality chart, plain-English explanations of move effectiveness, and a 'Second Chance' feature to replay mistakes. A Strategy Board allows exploration of positions with engine lines.

What is the overall user sentiment for SocialChess?

User reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with an average rating of 4.7 stars from 7,255 ratings. Pros include its clean interface, large player base, and ad-free experience, while cons mention occasional glitches and subscription fees.