Best Chess Variant Apps & Games

244+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated September 2026

With an average user rating of 4.5★, the chess variant category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 244+ apps and games we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Chess Variant Apps & Games (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Chess Remix: Chess VariantsChess Remix: Chess VariantsFree4.4★ (114)YesYesSep 2026
2Chess Mega BundleChess Mega BundleFree4.6★ (122)YesYesSep 2026
3SumoChess - Chess VariantSumoChess - Chess VariantFreeNoNoSep 2026
4Chess ∙Chess ∙Free4.5★ (205K)YesNoSep 2026
5Cheir - Chess VariantCheir - Chess VariantFreeNoYesJul 2026
6Chess & VariantsChess & VariantsFree4.0★ (12)NoYesJul 2026
7Chess.com - Play and LearnChess.com - Play and LearnFree4.8★ (821K)YesYesSep 2026
8Chess Variants StudioChess Variants StudioFreeNoYesSep 2026

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FAQ about Chess Variant

What are the best chess variant apps & games for iPhone?
Chess Remix: Chess Variants tops our chess variant apps & games ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.4-star average from 114 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top chess variant apps & games we rank are free to download, including Chess Remix: Chess Variants and Chess Mega Bundle.
Chess Remix: Chess Variants shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 244+ chess variant apps & games on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Chess Remix is an app that offers a wide variety of chess variants from around the world, including Shogi, Xiangqi, and Janggi, as well as historical chess forms. It also allows users to create and share their own custom board game rules, and includes other abstract games like Checkers and Tic-Tac-Toe.
Key features include competitive online play, the ability to create and customize your own board games with limitless possibilities, guided levels to help you master different pieces and rules, playing against AI opponents, and sharing your creations with the community.

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