Comparison

CPChess vs Gambit

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

Head to head
About

CPChess

Features
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CPChess is where strategy meets competition. Play exciting chess games against real opponents, sharpen your skills, and enjoy a rewarding chess experience built for both beginners and experienced players. Whether you are learning the basics or already confident with your openings, tactics, and endgames, CPChess gives you a simple and engaging way to play anytime, anywhere. Why players choose CPChess: • Play chess games on mobile with a smooth and easy-to-use experience • Challenge real players and enjoy competitive gameplay • Create tournaments and challenges • Invite friends and compete with them • Improve your decision-making, tactics, and chess thinking • Earn points through gameplay and progress • Explore learning content to improve your chess skills • Watch live games and follow competitive play • Fast, simple, and enjoyable gameplay experience CPChess includes optional in-app purchases for additional content and features, including coins, premium learning courses, and live game viewing access. CPChess is built to make chess more fun, more competitive, and more rewarding. If you enjoy classic strategy games, head-to-head competition, and the thrill of winning, CPChess is made for you. Download CPChess today and start playing.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Classic Chess
  • Five Chess Variants
  • Computer AI Play
  • Pass-and-Play Mode
  • Online Multiplayer
  • Post-Game Analysis
  • Famous Game Library
Features
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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.

Screenshots

CPChess4 screens
Gambit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gambit at none against CPChess's 6. CPChess's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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. CPChess sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Gambit asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CPChess ships an update every 2 weeks, Gambit every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
CPChess versus Gambit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCPChessGambit
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCPChess, Inc.Joseph Malone

In-app purchases

6 purchases

CPChess

One-time6
  • 50 Coins$1.99
  • 200 Coins$4.99
  • 500 Coins$8.99
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  • Strategic Depth Course$12.99
  • Grandmaster Concepts$12.99
  • Live Games Pass$49.99
None

Gambit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CPChess free?
CPChess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gambit free?
Gambit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CPChess or Gambit have ads?
Neither CPChess nor Gambit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CPChess or Gambit?
CPChess ships an update every 2 weeks, and Gambit every 2 months. Most recently, CPChess was updated on October 15, 2026 and Gambit on October 7, 2026.

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