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Best Shatranj Apps & Games

250+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated September 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good shatranj apps and games. We benchmark 250+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Shatranj Apps & Games (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Chess.com - Play and LearnChess.com - Play and LearnFree4.8★ (821K)YesYesSep 2026
2Real Chess 3DReal Chess 3DFree4.7★ (159K)YesYesSep 2026
3Chess - Offline Board GameChess - Offline Board GameFree4.9★ (66K)YesYesSep 2026
4Chess - Chess OnlineChess - Chess OnlineFree4.9★ (6.5K)YesYesSep 2026
5Chess Online - Clash of KingsChess Online - Clash of KingsFree4.7★ (29K)YesYesSep 2026
6CheckersCheckersFree4.7★ (87K)NoNoSep 2026
7Shatranj - Ancient ChessShatranj - Ancient ChessFree3.0★ (2)YesNoMay 2026
8ChessChessFree4.7★ (39K)NoYesSep 2026

Top Picks for Shatranj

Chess.com - Play and Learn#1

Chess.com - Play and Learn by Chess.com

Online Lessons and Puzzles
Editor's Choice
🎮 Games
4.8😊(821K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#5in Games
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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
Real Chess 3D#2

Real Chess 3D by Sailendu Behera

Ultimate 3D Chess Game
Strong Contender
🎮 Games
4.7😊(159K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 🎨 Excellent graphics and visuals
  • 🎢 Smooth and responsive gameplay
  • 🎮 Customizable board and pieces
  • 🧠 Challenging AI opponents
  • 🕹️ Offline play against CPU
  • 🎶 Calming background music

Room to Improve

  • 🎢 Huge difficulty spike between Easy and Normal modes
  • 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
  • 💰 Excessive ads in free version
  • 🔄 Repetitive CPU moves in some situations
  • 🔒 Inability to choose color (play as Black)
  • 🔒 Limited undo/move history options
Chess - Offline Board Game#3

Chess - Offline Board Game by GamoVation

The ultimate Chess board game
Worth Considering
🎮 Games
4.9😐(66K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#84in Games
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Engage in classic chess matches offline with adjustable difficulty levels. Enhance your skills with hints, undo moves, and track your progress through personal statistics. Enjoy visually appealing graphics and flexible 2D or 3D piece options in this free board game.

What We Love

  • 👍 Great game for beginners
  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 💡 Helpful hints and learning features
  • 👍 Variety of difficulty levels
  • 👍 Offline play option

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent stalemate issues
  • 🔍 Difficulty level jumps too high
  • 🔍 Puzzles have limited solutions
  • 🔍 Ads are intrusive and frequent
  • 🔍 Paid ad removal doesn't work as expected

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FAQ about Shatranj

What are the best shatranj apps & games for iPhone?
Chess.com - Play and Learn tops our shatranj apps & games ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 821K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top shatranj apps & games we rank are free to download, including Chess.com - Play and Learn and Real Chess 3D.
Chess.com - Play and Learn shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 250+ shatranj apps & games on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app allows you to play chess online with millions of players worldwide or offline against AI opponents. It also offers a vast collection of puzzles, interactive lessons, and coaching features to help you improve your chess skills.
Key features include online 2-player chess, over 500,000 puzzles with adaptive difficulty, hundreds of master-created lessons and videos, AI opponents of varying levels, and various chess variants like Chess960 and Blitz.

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