Best Hiarcs Chess Apps &amp; Games

4.8😊(200 ratings)

$9.99

This app offers a powerful chess engine for playing, analyzing, and learning chess. It provides adjustable difficulty levels and coaching features to help players of all abilities improve their game. Analyze professional games and track your progress with an Elo rating.

What We Love

🚀 Strong chess engine
👍 Human-like play
🧠 Excellent coaching/analysis features
🔧 Customizable difficulty levels
💾 Saves and loads games well
🎨 Nice visual design

Room to Improve

🐛 Crashes and stability issues
🔍 Lacks advanced features (PGN import/export, database navigation)
🖼️ Outdated or subpar UI/UX
💤 Slow move animations
🤖 Engine strength may be overstated

Chess.com - Play and Learn by Chess.com

Online Lessons and Puzzles

Strong Contender

4.8😊(827K ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

#5in Games

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.

What We Love

🚀 Excellent app for learning and improving chess skills
🎓 Comprehensive lessons, puzzles, and analysis tools
🌍 Large player base for quick matchmaking
📊 Detailed game statistics and progress tracking
💻 Seamless integration between mobile app and website

Room to Improve

🐛 Frequent connection issues and game freezes
⏱️ Unreliable and inconsistent game timers
🔒 Lack of transparency around anti-cheating measures
💰 Aggressive paywall for advanced features
🤖 Subpar AI opponents with questionable move choices

SmallFish Chess for Stockfish by Ted Wong

Stockfish Chess

Worth Considering

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

4.8😊(4.5K ratings)

$4.99

#20in Games

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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.

What We Love

🚀 Powerful chess engine
👍 Intuitive and clean interface
💡 Customizable board and piece styles
🚀 Fast move calculations
👍 Helpful analysis and suggestions
🚀 Efficient use of resources

Room to Improve

🐛 Crashes and freezes
🐛 Issues with board and coordinate display
🐛 Inconsistencies in engine difficulty levels
🐛 Problems with PGN file handling
👎 Complicated user interface

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Learn, play, improve!

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Chess Move - Stockfish Engine

Openings Trainer & Analysis

Best move calculationCloud-based Stockfish engineBoard setup via drag-and-drop

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Chess Training

Learn opening mistakes and trapsOver 1,250 instructive exercisesCovers more than 40 chess openings

Learn chess by studying common opening mistakes and traps. This app offers interactive lessons with over 1,250 exercises across more than 40 openings, acting as a personal coach to guide you through challenges.

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SocialChess • Online Chess

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.

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Improve your chess by playing

Chess Only

Instant game analysisTactical puzzlesHuman-like engine (Elo 400-2500)

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Square Off Chess- Play & Learn

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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.

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Chess Game Review

Move classifications (Best, Mistake, Blunder)Overall accuracy ratingsStockfish engine analysis

Analyze your chess games with detailed move classifications and accuracy ratings. This free app uses a powerful engine to provide insights and identify openings, helping players of all levels improve their strategy. It works offline and offers comprehensive game reports.

No Ads. Play Chess Offline.

$9.99

Enjoy a classic chess experience without ads or internet. Play against a challenging AI with adjustable difficulty or a friend offline. Features stunning visuals, instant auto-saves, and undo support for uninterrupted gameplay.

No ads or internet requiredAdjustable AI difficulty levelsOffline two-player mode

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Stockfish Chess Analysis

Best move scanner AI

Scan chessboards from photosAI-powered best move suggestionsLearn new chess tactics

Analyze chess positions from a photo or by inputting moves. Get AI-powered best move suggestions, learn tactics, and play against the engine with live tips. Ideal for players of all levels looking to improve their game.

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1- or 2-player games on one deviceTap-to-move piece selectionHighlights legal moves

Chess - tChess Lite

Fun and easy to use

$0.99

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.

Scan and analyse instantly

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Chess – Analysis Board

Ultimate 3D Chess Game

3D graphicsSingle player vs CPUPass n Play with friends

Experience chess in stunning 3D graphics. Play against friends or the CPU with adjustable difficulty. Learn new strategies with interactive tutorials and customize your game's appearance. Save your progress and undo moves for a seamless experience.

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Real Chess

by NO WOO KYOUNG

Two-player board gameClassic chess rulesStrategic gameplay

Experience the classic two-player board game of strategy and tactics. Challenge opponents and aim to 'checkmate' their king. This digital version offers a familiar and engaging way to play.

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Chess Online - Clash of Kings

Online Chess Tournaments

Online multiplayer chessChess tournamentsStrategy guide and openings

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.

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Learn & Play With Friends

Chess ◧

Play against computerTwo player modeAdjustable computer strength

Engage in classic chess matches on your iPhone or iPad. Play against a computer with adjustable difficulty, challenge a friend in two-player mode, or utilize helpful features like move undo and hints. Enjoy an attractive user interface for a smooth gaming experience.

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Play,Learn,Puzzles,Friends

Chess ⁺

2D & 3D chess piecesHundreds of levelsThousands of exercises

Enhance your chess abilities with this comprehensive training application. It offers a vast array of puzzles, tactical exercises, and learning modes for players of all levels. Track your progress with live statistics and enjoy a visually engaging experience.

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3D Spherical Strategy Game

Esfera Chess

132-cell geodesic sphere boardFamiliar chess pieces, new strategyLocal AI and pass-and-play modes

Experience chess on a unique 3D spherical board with 132 hexagonal and pentagonal cells. Enjoy familiar pieces with entirely new strategic possibilities due to the curved surface. Play against AI, a friend locally, or learn with an interactive tutorial.