# Wehrschach — Modern Warfare meets Chess

> Tactical chess-like board game with modern warfare themes and varied win conditions. (iPhone/iPad app by Philippe Schober.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wehrschach/id1534485190 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Philippe Schober](https://appshunter.io/developer/1394832107)
- Category: Games, Board, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 179 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2021-06-03
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wehrschach/id1534485190/reviews.md

## What is Wehrschach?

Wehrschach is an almost forgotten tactical chess like game that was released and promoted prior to the Second World War by the German Military to increase the interest in war. It includes a lot of interesting new rules and brings chess to a new level of tactical planning.

Played on a 11x11 squares board with 18 pieces of 5 different types each war party strives to fulfill one of the various goals to win the battle. Will you aim to destroy the enemy infantry or to conquer their main base? Adopt your play to your enemy's strategy and crush him.

This game can be played offline against a friend or one of the various computer opponent as well as online in asynchronous matches. You can play against opponents across multiple platforms and continents. Make your move whenever you are ready. Show them who is the better general.

Online play requires the creation of an account with the Fellhuhn Online Service which is also used by our other games. With it you can unlock achievements as well as climb the ELO ranking to become a grandmaster of Wehrschach.

## Key features

- 11x11 board gameplay
- Multiple win conditions
- Offline play against AI/friends
- Asynchronous online multiplayer
- Cross-platform compatibility
- Account for achievements and ranking

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wehrschach/id1534485190/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Very Interesting Game, but a little glitchy

*2026-02-11*

It takes a lot more thinking and planning in this game than chess and I love it. Still getting the hang of it.

I have encountered a few bugs that make it a little annoying. 1) When you exit out of a game, the “online matches” tab on the main menu continually jumps up and down and I have to restart the app to make it stop. 2) The message text box on an online game doesn’t work. I tap on it and it does nothing instead of opening the keyboard.

I also have a couple recommendations for this app. 1) I play Hnefatafl on your other app, and in that one, there’s a “planning mode” where you can move both sides’ pieces to plan ahead, and I think that would be quite helpful in Wehrschach. 2) When you tap on a piece, it shows the squares that it can move to, but the different shade of red on the black tiles compared to the white tiles make it a bit confusing to read. It would be great if the highlight was consistently the same color and that squares that your piece can capture on would be shaded or colored differently, so that you don’t have to count the number of squares away, but instead can just tell by the highlighted color of the square.

I’m glad I discovered Wehrschach through this app. Thanks for making it!

### 3/5 — Very interesting but some UI difficulties

*2023-02-10*

As title says, very interesting game concept. It is more complicated than chess, more rules, but I think once you get used to them it should be ok.

My difficulty is with the UI. The pieces are hard to distinguish, the diagonal lines are too strong, and basically it is hard to see where my pieces are and what is going on. Also it would be better to show enemy possible moves similar to my own so I know where they can capture etc.

## Frequently asked questions about Wehrschach

### What is Wehrschach?

Wehrschach is a tactical board game similar to chess, played on an 11x11 board with 18 pieces of five different types. It was developed to increase interest in war and offers a new level of tactical planning.

### Can I play Wehrschach offline?

Yes, Wehrschach can be played offline against a friend or one of the various computer opponents. This allows for strategic play without an internet connection.

### How does online play work in Wehrschach?

Online play in Wehrschach is asynchronous, allowing you to play against opponents across multiple platforms and continents. You can make your move whenever you are ready.

### Do I need an account to play Wehrschach online?

Yes, online play requires creating an account with the Fellhuhn Online Service. This account is also used for unlocking achievements and climbing the ELO ranking.

### What are the win conditions in Wehrschach?

In Wehrschach, players can win by fulfilling various goals, such as destroying the enemy infantry or conquering their main base. Your strategy should adapt to your enemy's approach.

### Does Wehrschach have ads?

Yes, Wehrschach contains advertisements. This is a common practice for free-to-play games to support development and ongoing services.

### What devices is Wehrschach available on?

Wehrschach is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed to be playable on various Apple mobile devices.

### How often is Wehrschach updated?

The latest version of Wehrschach is 1.73, last updated on August 16, 2024. This indicates regular updates to improve the game and add content.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.73 — 2024-08-16

Fixed the issue with server certificates that some devices had.

### 1.69 — 2022-02-04

Undoing a move while the AI is thinking won't make it move twice in a row anymore.

### 1.68 — 2021-08-22

Added the option to rotate the board when playing blue against the AI.
Added two piece designs.

### 1.66 — 2021-06-03

No release notes.

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