Comparison

The Queen's Gambit Chess vs Eclipse

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

Head to head
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

Eclipse

Features
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Eclipse ist ein taktisches Strategiespiel: Licht gegen Schatten, Brett gegen Brett, Plan gegen Plan. Zwei Mächte ringen um fünf Machtpunkte in der Mitte des Feldes. Wer sie hält, gewinnt – doch der Weg dahin entscheidet sich im Duell. Triffst du auf eine gegnerische Figur, planst du den Zweikampf in Ruhe: Sturm schlägt Finte, Finte schlägt Konter, Konter schlägt Sturm. Kein Reaktionsstress, nur deine Entscheidung. Energie ist Identität. Jede Figur nutzt gesammelte Energie anders – der Drache wird gefährlicher, der Golem zur Festung, der Greif schneller. Helle Felder stärken das Licht, dunkle den Schatten. Stelle dich klug auf, und das Brett kämpft für dich. Schmiede deine eigene Legion. Aus jedem Sieg gewinnst du Glut. In der Schmiede formst du daraus mythische Champions, meisterst deine Figuren und füllst deine Sammlung. Drei Wege zu spielen: • Gegen die KI in fünf Stufen – vom Lehrling bis zum Großmeister • Lokal über zwei iPhones im selben Netzwerk • Online live gegen Freunde und fremde Gegner über Game Center Fair gebaut: keine Energie-Timer, keine Lootboxen, kein Pay-to-Win. Nur Taktik, Sammlung und Können. Optimiert für iPhone und iPad.

Screenshots

The Queen's Gambit Chess4 screens
Eclipse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Eclipse at none against The Queen's Gambit Chess's 1. On price, update cadence, ads 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. Eclipse asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
The Queen's Gambit Chess versus Eclipse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Queen's Gambit ChessEclipse
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (1.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews45.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.8 GB8 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperNetflix, Inc.Coolblack GmbH

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

Eclipse

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

Eclipse

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 Eclipse free?
Eclipse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Queen's Gambit Chess or Eclipse have ads?
Neither The Queen's Gambit Chess nor Eclipse shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Queen's Gambit Chess or Eclipse?
The Queen's Gambit Chess ships an update every 2 months, and Eclipse every 2 months. Most recently, The Queen's Gambit Chess was updated on October 30, 2026 and Eclipse on October 28, 2026.

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