Best Imessage Games Chess

4.7😐(5.4K ratings)

$9.99

#43in Games

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.

What We Love

👍 Great for practicing chess
🚀 Fast gameplay
💡 Adjustable difficulty levels
👍 Simple and intuitive interface
👍 No ads in premium version
👍 Challenging computer opponent

Room to Improve

🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
🐛 Issues with detecting checkmate
🐛 Pawns moving incorrectly
🐛 Pieces disappearing from the board
🐛 Slow performance in premium version
🐛 Continues to show ads even after purchase

Chess by Vintolo Ltd

Play Chess and Solve Puzzles

Strong Contender

4.7😊(39K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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.

What We Love

👍 Great for beginners
🚀 Smooth gameplay
💡 Helpful puzzles and hints
🎨 Customizable chess sets
🎮 Fun and challenging

Room to Improve

🐛 Glitchy pawn movement
🤖 AI too easy even on hard mode
⏱️ Stalemate issues
💰 Paid hints for puzzles
🔁 Repetitive AI moves

Chess by Staple Games by Staple Games

Timeless classic strategy

Worth Considering

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

4.7(6 ratings)

Free

Experience classic chess with a beautifully crafted app designed for all Apple devices. Enjoy solo practice against AI, local multiplayer, or online matches. Features include all official rules, accessibility options, and progress tracking.

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