Best Chess Engine Apps &amp; Games

4.4(82 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

Analyze chess positions from a photo or by inputting moves. Get AI-powered best move suggestions, learn tactics, and play against the engine with live tips. Ideal for players of all levels looking to improve their game.

SmallFish Chess for Stockfish by Ted Wong

Stockfish Chess

Strong Contender

4.8😊(4.5K ratings)

$4.99

#12in Games

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This chess application leverages the powerful Stockfish engine to help you improve your game. It offers detailed analysis, game review with comments, and progress tracking. Enjoy a clean interface with features like blunder checking and opening books, all without ads or in-app purchases.

What We Love

🚀 Powerful chess engine
👍 Intuitive and clean interface
💡 Customizable board and piece styles
🚀 Fast move calculations
👍 Helpful analysis and suggestions
🚀 Efficient use of resources

Room to Improve

🐛 Crashes and freezes
🐛 Issues with board and coordinate display
🐛 Inconsistencies in engine difficulty levels
🐛 Problems with PGN file handling
👎 Complicated user interface

Stockfish Chess by Tord Romstad

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Chess Move - Stockfish Engine

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