Best Chess Board Open Apps &amp; Games

4.7😊(39K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

Engage in the classic game of chess with customizable graphics and multiple difficulty levels. Play against AI or a friend, with features like move undo, hints, and time controls. Enjoy a rich chess experience with detailed game history and board customization.

What We Love

👍 Great for beginners
🚀 Smooth gameplay
💡 Helpful puzzles and hints
🎨 Customizable chess sets
🎮 Fun and challenging

Room to Improve

🐛 Glitchy pawn movement
🤖 AI too easy even on hard mode
⏱️ Stalemate issues
💰 Paid hints for puzzles
🔁 Repetitive AI moves

Chess Offline by Sandip Patel

Strong Contender

1.5(2 ratings)

Free

Enjoy a distraction-free chess experience with offline play, local pass-and-play, and peer-to-peer multiplayer. Challenge friends or play solo without an internet connection.

Chess Prep Pro Openings by Tomasz Bogun

Master your openings

Worth Considering

Trainer to learn & memorize

4.5(22 ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

Master chess openings by building custom repertoires and training your memory. Analyze opponent moves, discover blind spots, and utilize an advanced engine for in-depth preparation. Expand your knowledge with downloadable repertoires and import/export PGNs.

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Chess Openings: Prologue

Learn by playing movesGuided, hinted, and memory recall modes300+ verified openings

Learn chess openings by actively playing them through guided, hinted, and memory recall stages. Build a personalized repertoire of over 300 verified openings, with spaced repetition for long-term retention. Designed for adult club players seeking a calm, distraction-free learning experience.

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Chess Live Online

Classic Board Game

Real-time online multiplayer matchesAI opponents with adjustable difficultyGame statistics and leaderboards

Engage in classic chess matches against players worldwide or a powerful AI. Improve your skills with detailed statistics, climb leaderboards, and connect with a vibrant community. Customize your game with themes and enjoy a seamless experience.

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Chess Opening Lab (1400-2000)

Chess Training

Theoretical review of all chess openingsInstructive games with detailed annotationsInteractive theoretical lessons

This app offers a comprehensive chess opening manual with theoretical reviews and instructive games from grandmasters. It features detailed classifications, evaluations, and characteristics of key moves, along with interactive lessons and over 350 training exercises.

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Real Chess 3D

Ultimate 3D Chess Game

3D graphicsSingle player vs CPUPass n Play with friends

Experience chess in stunning 3D graphics. Play against friends or the CPU with adjustable difficulty. Learn new strategies with interactive tutorials and customize your game's appearance. Save your progress and undo moves for a seamless experience.

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Play Chess Games

2 player real board game

Single or two-player modeCustomizable player namesOver 200 flag options

Engage in classic chess battles with friends or challenge an AI opponent. Customize your game experience with various board styles, piece colors, and flag selections. Enjoy flexible gameplay options for both single and multiplayer modes.

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Chess - Free Chess Game

by 1788918 Alberta Ltd

2D & 3D chess piecesHundreds of levelsThousands of exercises

Enhance your chess abilities with this comprehensive training application. It offers a vast array of puzzles, tactical exercises, and learning modes for players of all levels. Track your progress with live statistics and enjoy a visually engaging experience.

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Chess Offline: Play & Review

Two players, computer, no ads

Play against AI with five difficulty levelsTwo-player mode on a single devicePost-game move grading and accuracy scores

Engage in chess matches against AI or a friend on the same device. Analyze your games with detailed move grading and accuracy scores. Learn the game with comprehensive tutorials and practice legal moves.

For beginners to professionals

$7.99

This app offers a high-quality chess experience for players of all levels, from beginners to professionals. It features a strong engine, analysis tools, and learning resources to improve your game.

Simulated human opponents for beginnersTop-tier chess engine for expertsReal-time game analysis

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Your personal opening book

Custom opening repertoire creationSpaced repetition trainingAutomatic gap identification

Build a personalized chess opening repertoire with spaced repetition training. Identify weaknesses, learn optimal moves based on master game data, and avoid obscure lines. Review your online games for mistakes and master middlegame plans.

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Chess: From Beginner to Club

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100 chess topics covered500 teaching examples700 consolidation exercises

Learn chess from scratch and progress to club level with this comprehensive guide. It covers rules, openings, middlegames, endgames, and tactics through interactive lessons, examples, and exercises. Improve your game with personalized feedback and practice against a computer.

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Play with Friends or vs AI

Chess Online & Offline

Two-player modeClassical chess rulesCustomizable board design

Engage in a classic strategy game that develops logical thinking and visual memory. The objective is to checkmate your opponent's king. Offers customizable boards, sound effects, and manual/auto-save features.

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Bronstein & Fischer Game Board

Tournament-ready chess clockCustomizable time controls (increment, delay)Time odds for uneven matchups

This app provides a tournament-ready chess clock for over-the-board games. It offers customizable time controls, including increments and delays, and supports features like time odds for uneven matchups. Enjoy a clean interface with sound cues and mid-game adjustments.

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Train, Learn & Play Chess

Play against GrandmastersIn-game hints and guidanceTake back moves

Learn and play chess against world-class Grandmasters, including Magnus Carlsen, at different ages. Get in-game hints, take back moves, and use a guidance tool to improve your strategy. Track your progress, compete with friends, and unlock achievements.

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Chess Mega Bundle

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Hundreds of unique chess variantsLocal multiplayerOnline multiplayer

Explore hundreds of unique chess variants. Challenge friends or AI opponents locally or online. Discover new ways to play the classic game.

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