Best Elite Chess Database Apps & Games

250+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

3.9 avg rating
16 free apps & games
Updated August 2026

Looking for free elite chess database apps and games? 16 of our 250+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Elite Chess Database Apps & Games (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Elite Chess DatabaseElite Chess DatabaseFree1.0★ (1)YesYesMay 2026
2Chess ∙Chess ∙Free4.5★ (205K)YesNoSep 2026
3Chess - tChess LiteChess - tChess Lite$0.994.6★ (77)NoNoAug 2026
4Chess - FreeChess - FreeFree3.1★ (75)YesNoAug 2026
5Chess:Chess:Free4.6★ (1.5K)YesYesSep 2026
6Chess Tiger ProChess Tiger Pro$9.994.9★ (24K)NoYesSep 2026
7Reveal & Flip Chess OnlineReveal & Flip Chess OnlineFreeNoJul 2026
8Chess PremiumChess Premium$9.994.7★ (5.2K)NoNoSep 2026

Top Picks for Elite Chess Database

Elite Chess Database#1

Elite Chess Database by Nguyen Pham

Elite chess games and puzzles
Editor's Choice
🎮 Games
1.0(1 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Explore and analyze vast chess game databases, including games from top-ranked players and annotated matches. Solve puzzles for all skill levels and receive instant verification of your solutions. The app offers extensive customization and beautiful graphics for an engaging experience.

Chess ∙#2

Chess ∙ by Optime Software LLC

Strong Contender
🎮 Games
4.5😞(205K ratings)
FreeAds
#80in Games
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Fun to play everyday
  • 👍 Good free game
  • 👍 Nice little game
  • 👍 Very good practice
  • 👍 Addictive
  • 👍 Great game for anyone
  • 👍 Good app
  • 👍 Awesome
  • 👍 Really nice
  • 👍 Winner
  • 👍 Great for long flights

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 AD crazy
  • 🐛 Major glitches make the game impossible
  • 🐛 Force draw
  • 🐛 Issues, needs fixing but has potential
  • 🐛 Disappearing Pieces
  • 🐛 If you want to learn chess go somewhere else
  • 🐛 Fraudulent Advertisement Included! Beware!
  • 🐛 Ads
  • 🐛 Pop-up ads, app freezes, phone screen freezes, and more
  • 🐛 The game cheats
  • 🐛 Allows the AI to cheat
  • 🐛 Unbelievably buggy
  • 🐛 Cheating
  • 🐛 Cheats
  • 🐛 Glitches
  • 🐛 Terrible
  • 🐛 Annoying as hell
  • 🐛 Intrusive ads
  • 🐛 Breaks Rules Too Often
  • 🐛 Biggest disappointment ever
  • 🐛 Unbelievably buggy
  • 🐛 Cheating
  • 🐛 Disappointing
Chess - tChess Lite#3

Chess - tChess Lite by Tom Kerrigan

Fun and easy to use
Worth Considering
🎮 Games
4.6😊(77 ratings)
$0.99
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Enjoy a classic chess experience on your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad. This app offers a clean interface, beautiful graphics, and intuitive gameplay perfect for casual players. Play against a computer opponent, review game history, and track your progress.

What We Love

  • 👍 Great app
  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 💡 Helpful hints and features
  • 🎨 Excellent graphics and visuals
  • 🧠 Challenging AI opponent
  • 📊 Useful rating/progress tracking

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
  • 🔍 Limited difficulty levels
  • 🤖 AI can be predictable at times
  • 💤 Lack of online/multiplayer options

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FAQ about Elite Chess Database

What are the best elite chess database apps & games for iPhone?
Elite Chess Database tops our elite chess database apps & games ranking as of August 2026, with a 1.0-star average from 1 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 16 of the top elite chess database apps & games we rank are free to download, including Elite Chess Database and Chess ∙.
Elite Chess Database shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 250+ elite chess database apps & games on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Elite Chess Database includes games from human players with very high ranks (2400 Elo and above), all checked for errors. It also features a large collection of annotated games from the internet.
Yes, Elite Chess Database offers puzzles with mates from 1 to 9 moves, suitable for all player levels. You can attempt to solve them and have the app verify your solutions.