Chess Wager vs Gambit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Chess Wager
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Welcome to ChessWager - CNB, where the timeless game of chess meets modern innovation! Whether you're a grandmaster in the making or just love the thrill of a strategic challenge, ChessWager has something for everyone. Key Features: NO ADs Play with AI: Test your skills against a powerful AI opponent with adjustable difficulty levels. Perfect for both beginners and pros! Offline Mode: No internet? No problem! Enjoy chess anytime, anywhere. World Chat: Join the global chess community! Chat, share strategies, and make new friends. Add Friends: Build your own network of chess enthusiasts. Challenge, chat, and play with your friends anytime. World Chess Ranking: Climb the leaderboard and prove your mastery on the global stage. Can you reach the top? Live Chat Support: Got questions or feedback? Our dedicated team is here to help, live and in real time. • Why ChessWager - CNB? ChessWager isn’t just a game; it’s an experience. Whether you’re sharpening your skills against AI, competing with players worldwide, or building connections with fellow chess lovers, every move brings you closer to greatness. Get Started Today Download ChessWager - CNB now and immerse yourself in the exciting world of chess. Play, connect, and conquer—one move at a time!
Gambit
Explore classic chess and five unique variants on a single board. Play against AI with adjustable difficulty, with friends offline, or online against others. Features include post-game analysis and a library of famous games.
- Classic Chess
- Five Chess Variants
- Computer AI Play
- Pass-and-Play Mode
- Online Multiplayer
- Post-Game Analysis
- Famous Game Library
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Gambit is chess — and five chess worlds beyond it. One clean board, every way to play. GAME TYPES • Classic Chess — full rules: castling, en passant, promotion, draws. • Fischer Random (Chess960) — randomized back rank with generalized castling. • Open Borders (Horde) — 36 pawns storm a full army. • Turnabout (Crazyhouse) — capture a piece, then drop it back as your own. • Siamese (Bughouse) — two boards, captured pieces feed your partner. • Star Trek Tri-D — three-dimensional chess across seven boards. WAYS TO PLAY • Computer — five difficulty levels, from a gentle start to a real fight. Moves are instant. • Pass-and-play — two players on one device. • Online — invite a friend with a link, or find a match automatically. Live clocks, resign and draw offers, and you can watch other live games. MORE • Eight board themes. • Post-game analysis — an evaluation graph and move-quality marks. • A library of famous games to replay. • Optional cross-device game history with "Sign in with Knomee." No account is required to play. Sign in only if you want your game history synced across devices.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Chess Wager at 15.0 against Gambit's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Chess Wager | Gambit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 212 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GREAT VALLEY TECHNOLOGIES INT LTD | Joseph Malone |
In-app purchases
Chess Wager
No in-app purchases
Gambit
No in-app purchases
