Chessed Up vs Divine Intervention Chess
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Chessed Up
Experience chess with a chaotic twist. This game reimagines traditional pieces with unique, powerful abilities, offering a fresh challenge for chess enthusiasts. Unlock new pieces and game modes as you progress.
- 12+ special chess pieces
- 6 unique game modes
- Unlockable pieces and modes
- Traditional chess gameplay reimagined
- Progressive leveling system
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You like to play chess but sometimes you want something...more? Chessed Up is the game for you! You have the same traditional chess pieces, but they are not what they seem: A pawn that can shoot a cannon ball. A knight that can jump to any space on the board. A bishop that can bring back captured pieces. A queen that explodes when captured. A rook that cannot be captured. And way more! There are 12 special pieces beyond the traditional ones, and 6 game modes. As you play more and more, you advance levels and unlock special pieces and game modes.
Divine Intervention Chess
Experience chess like never before with unique game modes featuring special pieces and dice rolls that alter traditional gameplay. Compete globally in multiplayer battles and climb leaderboards. Optimized for mobile and tablet.
- Four unique game modes
- Special piece abilities
- Dice-based power-ups
- Global multiplayer tournaments
- Leaderboard rankings
- Mobile and tablet optimization
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4 Game Modes: Classic Chess, Chess with Dice, Chess with special characters, Chess with Dice and Special Pieces. Divine Intervention Chess, a revolutionary twist on classic chess. Traditional pieces are now upgraded with specialized powers that go beyond their usual movements. From knights that can leap across the board to rooks with the ability to teleport, your strategy will evolve with every game. With each roll of the dice of fate, you gain the chance to activate special moves, boost your pieces' powers, or even change the rules of the game entirely. Compete in global tournaments, climb the leaderboard and showcase your skills in exciting multiplayer battles, challenging players from around the world. Perfectly optimized for mobile and tablet. Are you ready to outthink, outplay, and outlast your opponents? The battlefield is waiting! Game modes include: Classic Chess – Play the traditional strategy game with no twists. Chess with Dice – Roll the dice to add an exciting, unpredictable twist to your game! Chess with Special Pieces – Explore new challenges with pieces that change the game dynamics. Special Pieces with Dice – Combine dice and special pieces for a newly challenged chess experience. Important Note: The game is currently in beta testing. Please be aware that some features may not be fully polished and bugs may occur. Play at your own risk as we continue to refine and improve the game. We appreciate your feedback during this early phase!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Divine Intervention Chess at none against Chessed Up's 1. Divine Intervention Chess also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 10 months). Chessed Up's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Chessed Up sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Divine Intervention Chess asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Chessed Up against 5.0 for Divine Intervention Chess. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively.
Chessed Up ships an update every 10 months, Divine Intervention Chess weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Chessed Up | Divine Intervention Chess |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 149 MB | 540 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Marcelo Costa | Khoa Truong |
Customer experience
Chessed Up
Divine Intervention Chess
In-app purchases
Chessed Up
- Premium$1.99
Divine Intervention Chess
No in-app purchases
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