Comparison

The Queen's Gambit Chess vs Gambit Chess

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

The Queen's Gambit Chess

Learn and play chess with interactive lessons, puzzles, and matches. Visualize moves like a character from the show and track your progress on a unique game map. Compete against friends or AI.

Highlights
  • Interactive chess lessons
  • Play puzzles and matches
  • Beth Vision move visualization
  • Multiplayer and AI opponents
  • Game progress map
  • In-game glossary
  • Undo and review moves
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Available exclusively for Netflix members. Welcome to Beth Harmon's world. Take chess lessons, play puzzles and matches, or compete against friends online in this stunning love letter to the show. From beginners to chess masters, this immersive chess experience pays homage to the award-winning drama and has something for everyone. MAP YOUR CHESS PROGRESSION • A beautifully rendered map of Beth's local haunts will act as your central hub throughout the game. • Play custom games on 3D or 2D chess boards, track weekly game goals to earn rewards, learn your and friends' stats, access a chess lesson library and more through this central map. SEE CHESS LIKE BETH • Take advantage of the game's unique "Beth Vision" feature to visualize your next move or see threats on the board, just like Beth in the show. LEARN TO PLAY CHESS IN MULTIPLAYER MODE OR SOLO • Play chess matches with friends or play against sophisticated AI that replicates the playing level and style of your favorite characters. • Multiplayer modes include: multiplayer online matchmaking, multiplayer online invite a friend, or in-person pass & play with a friend. MEET UP WITH OLD FRIENDS AND FAMILIAR FACES • Learn chess with Mr. Shaibel, engage in chess matches with Borgov or challenge Beth to matches in the park. Checkmate. LEARN THE LANGUAGE OF CHESS • Are you a beginner, or just need a lingo refresher? Use the in-game glossary to learn new terms or track ones you've already learned. • Track everything from move evaluations (book, blunder, mistake) to general terms (checkmate, ranks, files) and advanced terms (fianchetto, pins, fork) as you play. FUN WAYS TO PLAY, LEARN CHESS AND LEVEL UP • Pick a skill level and take chess lessons at a pace that's right for you. Players are able to pick from three different levels of increasing difficulty (novice, intermediate, advanced). • Make a mistake? Try again by taking advantage of the "undo" feature in the game. You can also analyze your moves by pressing the "review" button to learn from mistakes, improve your movements and take advantage of missed opportunities. • Collect custom postcards and earn unique rewards for your profile to show off to your friends. • Complete a variety of puzzles to gain the skills you need to play like a master of chess. - Created by Rockwater Games, a Ripstone Studio.

About

Gambit Chess

Engage in challenging chess matches against players globally. Experience the classic game with a fresh perspective and test your strategic abilities.

Highlights
  • Global player challenges
  • Skill-based gameplay
  • Competitive matches
  • Modern chess experience
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Put your skills to the test and experience chess like you've never seen it before. Challenge other players from around the world!

Screenshots

The Queen's Gambit Chess4 screens
Gambit Chess4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Queen's Gambit Chess at 45% against Gambit Chess's 0%. The Queen's Gambit Chess also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.7) and ads (none vs shown). Gambit Chess's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.4 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. The Queen's Gambit Chess sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per month. Gambit Chess asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Queen's Gambit Chess holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Queen's Gambit Chess has 1.2K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of The Queen's Gambit Chess's written reviews are positive against 0% of Gambit Chess's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
The Queen's Gambit Chess versus Gambit Chess: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Queen's Gambit ChessGambit Chess
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (1.2K ratings) — better1.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews45.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.2K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.014.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.8 GB105 MB
Age rating9+17+
DeveloperNetflix Entretenimento Brasil, Ltda.Gambit Technologies AB

Customer experience

The Queen's Gambit Chess

All ratings1,236 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral1.9%
Negative11.4%
Written reviews531 reviews
Positive45.2%
Neutral6.4%
Negative48.4%

Gambit Chess

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

The Queen's Gambit Chess

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Game crashes on launch or during matches
  • Issues with piece movement and board display
  • Inability to log in or connect to the server
  • Puzzles and challenges with incorrect solutions
  • Saved progress not syncing across devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Customizable text size and board layouts
  • More advanced chess puzzles and training
  • Ability to review and analyze past games
  • Online multiplayer with real-time gameplay
  • Option to disable tutorials and jump straight to gameplay

Gambit Chess

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

The Queen's Gambit Chess

Subscriptions1
  • Netflix Standard Plan$19.991 Month
None

Gambit Chess

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Queen's Gambit Chess free?
The Queen's Gambit Chess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gambit Chess free?
Gambit Chess is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, The Queen's Gambit Chess or Gambit Chess?
The Queen's Gambit Chess is rated higher. The Queen's Gambit Chess averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Gambit Chess averages 1.7 from 3 ratings.
Do The Queen's Gambit Chess or Gambit Chess have ads?
Gambit Chess shows ads; The Queen's Gambit Chess does not.
Which is updated more often, The Queen's Gambit Chess or Gambit Chess?
The Queen's Gambit Chess ships an update every 2 months, and Gambit Chess every 2 months. Most recently, The Queen's Gambit Chess was updated on October 27, 2026 and Gambit Chess on October 5, 2026.

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