Best Forward Chess Apps &amp; Games

Tactics training with 100,000+ puzzlesOnline chess play (live & correspondence)Opening repertoire training

Enhance your chess skills with tactical training, online play, and opening/endgame practice. Solve over 100,000 puzzles, play against others, and analyze your games with powerful engines. Premium features offer personalized training and advanced analysis.

📚 Education

(100)

freemium

Chessbook - Master openings

Your personal opening book

Custom opening repertoire creationSpaced repetition trainingAutomatic gap identification

Build a personalized chess opening repertoire with spaced repetition training. Identify weaknesses, learn optimal moves based on master game data, and avoid obscure lines. Review your online games for mistakes and master middlegame plans.

📚 Education

(1.9K)

3D Chess Game

by A Trillion Games Ltd

Realistic 3D graphics and animations25 adjustable AI difficulty levelsCustomizable chess sets and boards

Experience chess in a realistic 3D environment with customizable boards and sets. Challenge yourself with 25 difficulty levels, analyze games move-by-move, and track your progress with detailed statistics. Perfect for both beginners and experienced players.

SocialChess • Online Chess

(3.5K)

ad-supported

Play Friends, Learn, No Ads!

Online chess matchesTimed and correspondence gamesNo advertisements

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.

(7.1K)

SmallFish Chess for Stockfish

Stockfish Chess

$4.99

$9.99 | 50% OFF

This app leverages the powerful Stockfish chess engine to help you improve your game. Analyze your matches with detailed comments, study the engine's thought process, and track your progress. It offers advanced features like blunder checking and graphical evaluations without any ads or in-app purchases.

Blunder checkingMultiple line analysisGraphical game evaluation

Play Chess and Solve Puzzles

HD graphics5 difficulty levelsHint option

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.

(36K)

Square Off Chess- Play & Learn

Elevate Your Chess Experience

Challenge AI up to ELO 3200+Adaptive AI that adjusts to your movesUnlimited game import and analysis

This app offers a comprehensive chess experience for players of all levels. Learn, analyze, and master the game with challenging AI, unlimited game analysis, and online competition. Track your progress and share your gameplay with the world.

(3K)

Chess Online +

Play online chess game!

Global multiplayer chess communityMultiple time control optionsRated games and statistics

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.

(26K)

Chess Online - 2 Player Games

Timer & Multiplayer Duels

Multiplayer online chessPlay against AI with adjustable difficultyIn-game chat and emojis

Play classic chess games online with friends or strangers worldwide. Improve your skills with lessons, puzzles, and post-game analysis. Features include chat, customizable themes, and weekly challenges.

(1.3K)

Fun for beginners and pro's!

Chess puzzles!

Tutorial levels for beginnersSimple tap and drag controlsMate in 1 challenges

Engage in mind-teasing chess challenges designed for all skill levels, from beginners to seasoned players. Test your strategic thinking with various puzzle difficulties and enjoy a fun variation of the classic board game.

(1.2K)

Lichess

Online chess game

Real-time and correspondence chessArena tournamentsChess puzzles

Play chess online with millions of users, participate in tournaments, solve puzzles, and analyze games. This free and open-source application offers a comprehensive chess experience for players of all levels, with features for learning and casual play.

Learn, play, improve!

$9.99

$14.99 | 33% 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

(23K)

Real Chess Online

by Vladimir Fadeev

Advanced 3D graphicsStrong chess AI with 2400 difficulty levelsAI learning assistance

Experience chess in a new dimension with advanced 3D graphics. Play against a powerful AI with 2400 difficulty levels or challenge over 10 million real players worldwide. Learn strategies with AI assistance and hints for beginners.

Classic Chess app for everyone

100 adjustable playing levelsOnline multiplayer chessOffline play against AI

Engage in classic chess with 100 adjustable difficulty levels, playable online against global opponents or offline. Improve your skills with review modes, hints, and game analysis. Challenge the computer to earn medals and unlock new board styles.

Level Up Your Chess Game

Chess game archivesGame analysisLive AI assistance

This app enhances your chess experience with a smart chessboard. It offers game archives, analysis, and live AI assistance. Connect to play remote opponents on various platforms.

Engage in the timeless strategy of chess on your mobile device. Play against sophisticated AI opponents across multiple difficulty levels, or challenge friends and family. Features include an undo option, board editor, and customizable themes for a personalized experience.

Play against AIMultiplayer matchesUndo feature

(10K)

Stockfish Chess

by Tord Romstad

Adjustable playing strengthMultiple play stylesExtensive opening book

This free chess program offers a strong playing experience with adjustable difficulty and diverse play styles. It includes a comprehensive opening book, engine analysis, and the ability to set up custom positions. Users can save, load, and share games, and customize the visual appearance.