249+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed
With an average user rating of 4.5★, the chess variant category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 249+ apps and games we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.
| # | App | Price | Rating | Ads | In-App Purchases | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Free | 4.4★ (109) | Yes | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 2 |  | Free | 4.6★ (122) | Yes | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 3 |  | Free | — | No | Yes | Jul 2026 |
| 4 |  | Free | — | No | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 5 |  | Free | 4.0★ (12) | No | Yes | Jul 2026 |
| 6 |  | Free | — | No | No | Aug 2026 |
| 7 |  | Free | 4.1★ (76) | No | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 8 |  | Free | 4.5★ (205K) | Yes | No | Aug 2026 |
Explore diverse chess variants and abstract board games from around the world. Create and share your own unique game rules, or challenge others online. Learn new strategies with guided levels and AI opponents.
Explore hundreds of unique chess variants. Challenge friends or AI opponents locally or online. Discover new ways to play the classic game.
Explore a vast collection of chess variations beyond the classic game. Play against AI offline or challenge real players online with features like saved games and leaderboards.
Design and play your own unique chess games with customizable boards, player counts, and win conditions. Enjoy AI and online multiplayer with advanced timer options and rule modifications.
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.
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.
Engage in unique chess experiences with a novel multiplayer chess variant and other board customizations. Play with any number of participants in these innovative chess games.
Explore over 90 unique chess variants and challenges. Engage in quick, strategic missions and battles, perfect for short breaks. Unlock new quests by winning challenges and collecting stars.
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.
Enjoy the classic board game with stunning visuals. Play against an AI opponent or challenge family and friends in multiplayer mode. Experience strategic gameplay with beautiful graphics.
Engage in the classic strategy game of chess with this app. Play against AI opponents with adjustable difficulty or challenge friends and family in local multiplayer mode. Enjoy realistic graphics and interactive animations for an immersive experience.