Watch Chess

Watch Chess

Follow Top Tournaments Live

83 ratings
27 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

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Released
April 11, 2015
Updated
November 5, 2026

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About

Follow top chess tournaments live with real-time updates and critical moment alerts. Review games with advanced analysis and track standings and results. Experience live game tracking on your Lock Screen and Apple Watch.

✓Live tournament browsing
✓Real-time game updates
✓Critical moment alerts
✓Stockfish 19 game reports
✓Lock Screen and Dynamic Island integration
✓Apple Watch support
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What's New in Watch Chess

13.1.4

November 5, 2026

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

Watch Chess Pro

Unlock Access to real time Engine Analysis

$2.491 Month
7 Days trial
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User reviews

Great app! Sad to see its work copied in a cheap knockoff with a big name attached

Magnus’s Take Take Take is basically doing what this app has been doing for a while, but with a big name attached to it. I’m sad to see fewer people will download this one now, because it really is wonderful. The subscription is very modestly priced and extremely worth it.

This is way better than Take Take Take, which explains super simple concepts, while this app gives a game report, engine lines, and lets you toy around with the moves.
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Great live coverage for all the tournaments!

It’s always been painful on mobile to find all the games and tournaments, I tried the free version and it was promising so I upgraded to paid and don’t regret it at all. The interface is good and it does exactly what I need. Super easy to follow all the tournaments now!

Some important games are purposefully missed and replaced with another game

Some important games are purposefully missed and replaced with another game. Not fair
And waiting so long for every game computer analysis

Cool app but..

So I downloaded this app to use on my Apple Watch, but it has no indicator whether or not the match ended in the checkmate, a stalemate, or a resignation, half of the time I couldn’t figure out how it was a stale or checkmate, but I do like watching the games progress, but an indicator of the way the match and would be nice
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Awesome app

I love this app a lot. i do wish it has a eval bar of some sort so we can see how good each move is. itd be immensely helpful. i would actually pay for that function

FAQ

What is Watch Chess?

Watch Chess allows you to follow top chess tournaments live, view game progress, and receive alerts for critical moments. It also provides game analysis using Stockfish 19.

Does Watch Chess have ads?

No, Watch Chess does not contain advertisements. The app offers a free version with optional subscriptions for enhanced features.

What are the subscription options for Watch Chess?

Watch Chess Pro offers weekly ($0.99), monthly ($2.49), and yearly ($19.99) subscription plans, all including a 7-day free trial. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled.

Can I follow games on my Apple Watch with Watch Chess?

Yes, Watch Chess has a dedicated Apple Watch experience that allows you to follow tournaments and games directly from your wrist.

How does Watch Chess alert me to important game moments?

Watch Chess can send alerts for blunders, brilliant moves, forced mates, time pressure, and hard-to-find moves, ensuring you never miss a critical turning point.

What devices does Watch Chess support?

Watch Chess is available on Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, and Reality Composer.

How often is Watch Chess updated?

The latest version, 13.1.4, was released on November 5, 2026. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, this indicates ongoing development.

What is the age rating for Watch Chess?

Watch Chess has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide audience of chess players and fans.