Best Chess Tournaments Apps & Games

236+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating

19 free apps & games

Updated May 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our chess tournaments list covers 236+ iPhone apps and games updated through May 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Top Picks for Chess Tournaments

#1

Champion Chess by Chess.com, LLC

Are you the next champion?

Editor's Choice

🎮 Games

4.6😐(1.4K ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

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Compete in virtual chess tournaments, progressing from local to international levels against diverse AI opponents. Prepare with practice games and aim to qualify for the ultimate Championship. Developed by Chess.com enthusiasts.

What We Love

👍 Fun game to play
💡 Sophisticated enough to challenge amateur players
🚀 Great graphics and animations

Room to Improve

🐛 Bugs and glitches causing crashes or freezes
🤔 Confusing piece identification, especially on crowded boards
🤖 AI too strong, making it difficult to win

#2

Chess Tournament Manager Pro by Daniel Milano

Organize & Manage Chess Events

Strong Contender

⚽ Sports

4.6(9 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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This app helps chess organizers create, manage, and share tournament reports for various formats like Swiss, Round-Robin, and Arena. It supports team events with detailed standings and individual tournaments with fast result entry and Elo updates. Professional PDF exports are available for pairings and rankings.

#3

Chess Tournament ChessClub.io by JD SOFTWARE LLC

Chess Club Swiss Matching

Worth Considering

⚽ Sports

4.4(7 ratings)

Free

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Facilitates chess tournament management from player sign-up to scoring, utilizing advanced matching algorithms. Enables real-time score updates and seamless round transitions for participants.

More Chess Tournaments apps to explore

Chess - Play & Learn Online

Chess - Play & Learn Online

Board game and Puzzle learning

Engage in online and offline chess matches with millions of players worldwide. Improve your skills through interactive lessons, over 500,000 puzzles, and powerful AI opponents. Compete in tournaments and explore various chess variants.

Online multiplayer chessOffline play against AIExtensive puzzle library

free with in-app purchases

Play online chess game!

Engage in online chess matches with a global community of players. Offers various time controls, rated games, and computer opponents. Improve your skills with learning tools and puzzles.

Global multiplayer chess communityMultiple time control optionsRated games and statistics

free with in-app purchases

Chess Online - Clash of Kings

Chess Online - Clash of Kings

Online Chess Tournaments

Engage in strategic online chess matches against players worldwide. Improve your skills with a comprehensive strategy guide, challenging puzzles, and detailed game analysis. Join or create clans, participate in tournaments, and track your progress with a robust rating system.

Online multiplayer chessChess tournamentsStrategy guide and openings

free with in-app purchases

Chess Tournament Pro (Swiss)

Chess Tournament Pro (Swiss)

Swiss Tournaments Made Simple

Chess Events: Games & Results

Chess Events: Games & Results

Follow major chess events live

Follow major chess tournaments and events live from around the world. Watch games with live analysis, track standings, and access detailed tournament information. Engage with the community and analyze games with PGN downloads.

Live game streaming with analysisReal-time standings and resultsGlobal search and events calendar

Chess - Chess Online

Chess - Chess Online

Puzzle Games With Friends

Play chess against AI or other players online. Features adjustable difficulty, hints, and multiple game modes. Save your progress and develop your strategy to become a chess master.

Selectable board skinsAdjustable game difficultyHint function

free with in-app purchases

by Optime Software LLC

Experience a visually appealing and engaging chess game on your iPhone and iPod Touch. Play against friends or a customizable AI opponent with features like undo and automatic saving. Enjoy a free, ad-supported experience.

1 and 2 player gameplayChallenging computer opponentGreat graphics and sound

Enhance your chess skills with hundreds of challenging chess problems and puzzles. This app focuses on simplified boards to help you quickly recognize chess patterns and improve your game.

Hundreds of chess problemsCheckmate in 2 and 4 puzzlesSimplified boards for pattern recognition

free with in-app purchases

Chess for Kids: Learn to Play

Chess for Kids: Learn to Play

Fun educational board game

Learn chess through interactive lessons, puzzles, and games. This app offers a safe, ad-free environment for kids to develop chess skills, play against friends or bots, and join a global community.

Play free chess games online and offlineSolve over 350,000 chess puzzlesInteractive step-by-step lessons

Magnus Trainer - Train Chess

Magnus Trainer - Train Chess

Learn from the World Champion

Master chess with engaging games and interactive lessons created by Grand Masters and the World Chess Champion. Learn fundamentals, openings, and endgames through bite-sized challenges and puzzles for all skill levels.

250+ unique lessonsBite-sized chess gamesThousands of puzzles

free with in-app purchases

Play with Friends, Learn & Win

Engage in the classic game of chess with millions worldwide. This app offers AI challenges, multiplayer matches, and extensive training tools including puzzles and post-game analysis to improve your strategic skills.

Play against AIMultiplayer matchesChess puzzles

free with in-app purchases

Play Chess and Solve Puzzles

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.

HD graphics5 difficulty levelsHint option

free with in-app purchases

SocialChess • Online Chess

SocialChess • Online Chess

Play Friends, Learn, No Ads!

Engage in online chess matches with friends or strangers, featuring both timed and correspondence game modes. Enjoy a clean interface with no ads, advanced features, and detailed game statistics. Play offline and sync later, with options to expand game limits via in-app purchase.

Online chess matchesTimed and correspondence gamesNo advertisements

free with in-app purchases

Chess Universe+

Chess Universe+

Play and learn chess online!

Engage in online chess matches and enhance your gameplay with a comprehensive learning platform. Access tutorials, challenges, and connect with a global community of players. Personalize your experience with collectible pets and avatar customizations.

Play against players worldwideExtensive tutorials and lessonsInteractive learning challenges

Chessable: Study Chess Smarter

Chessable: Study Chess Smarter

Openings, Tactics & Endgames!

Master chess openings, tactics, and endgames with a science-backed system. Learn from top players and retain moves through spaced repetition. Track your progress and join a community of players improving their game.

Spaced repetition system1,000+ chess coursesLearn from top players

Chess at ICC, play & learn

Chess at ICC, play & learn

The Original ICC App

Engage in online chess matches with players worldwide, improve your skills with learning resources, and participate in community events. Offers a secure platform for players of all levels to connect and compete.

Play online with global opponentsAccess instructional videos and puzzlesJoin a dynamic chess community

free with in-app purchases

Chess Tiger Pro

Chess Tiger Pro

Learn, play, improve!

$17.99 | 17% OFF

Master chess with interactive lessons and Grandmaster-level move suggestions. Learn rules effortlessly, play real games, and analyze your performance with detailed feedback. Suitable for beginners and experts alike, this ad-free app helps you improve your game at your own pace.

Ad-free learning experienceIntroductory chess lessons for beginnersGrandmaster-level move suggestions

free with in-app purchases