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SocialChess • Online Chess

SocialChess • Online Chess

Play Friends, Learn, No Ads!

7.2K ratings
405 reviews
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 31, 2012
  • June 17, 2026

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Developer

Woodchop Software LLC
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Engage in online chess matches with friends or strangers, featuring both timed and correspondence game modes. Enjoy a clean interface with no ads, advanced features, and detailed game statistics. Play offline and sync later, with options to expand game limits via in-app purchase.

✓Online chess matches
✓Timed and correspondence games
✓No advertisements
✓Detailed statistics (ELO, wins, losses)
✓Conditional moves and premoves
✓Offline play with later sync
✓User profiles and chat
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of SocialChess. Based on 7.2K reviews and a 4.7/5 average, it highlights the 6 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this game.

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

2026.06.1

June 17, 2026

* bug fixes and improvements

Subscription plans

Annual Membership

Annual Membership

$14.991 Year
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In-App Purchases

$41.99

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User reviews

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Notification

It’s pretty good so far but there is ALWAYS a notification on the app icon like it’s my turn or I have a new message. But it’s not and I don’t. Please tell me how I can make that go away.
Cory2CoolCory2Cool

Top Ranked

This is the most user friendly chess app out there. Have tried them all but Social Chess is hands down the best!!
Lenny 781s’ SSLenny 781s’ SS

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The best free chess app there is. Bringing the world together to play chess. I have had many great games and met some great players through this app.
JksudzJksudz

The best

For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten SON JESUS CHRIST, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.AMEN.
Sergey ArushanovSergey Arushanov

Won’t open

Well I was enjoying this. The chess boards were large and easy to use. I liked the turn based games. But a few days ago, with games in progress the app suddenly stopped opening. I checked the app requirements and it still said iOS version 15 or higher, and I have 15.5.0 so that didn’t explain anything. I don’t know what you did but it keeps me from opening now. Fail.
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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

What is SocialChess?

SocialChess is a full-featured application for playing chess online against friends or random opponents. It offers both fast-paced timed games and slower correspondence games, allowing you to make moves at your convenience. The app prioritizes a clean, intuitive design with no advertisements.

What are the key features of SocialChess?

Key features include playing online against friends or random opponents, timed and correspondence game modes, detailed statistics like ELO rating, advanced options such as conditional moves and premoves, offline play with later syncing, and social features like user profiles and chat. It also supports Chess960 and includes an analysis board.

How much does SocialChess cost?

The app is free to download and play, with no advertisements. However, it offers in-app purchases to expand the number of simultaneous games you can play, increasing the limit from 5 to 100 games.

Can I play SocialChess offline?

Yes, you can play even when there is no internet connection. Moves made during offline play are sent later when you reconnect to the internet. This allows you to continue playing your games without interruption.

Who is SocialChess designed for?

This app is designed for anyone who enjoys playing chess, from casual players to more serious enthusiasts. It's ideal for those who want to play against friends, find new opponents, track their performance with detailed statistics, and enjoy a clean, ad-free gaming experience.