Chess :)
Free
7.2for iPhone, iPad
Age Rating
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About Chess :)
The ideal chess app for novice and expert players alike. Just a tap to start your match via Game Center or iMessage.
Play classic chess with your friends and players from around the globe.
Learn Fischer Random Chess, a popular chess variant where a random starting position may catch you by surprise.
Feeling adventurous? Discover Dark Chess where your opponent hides in the shadows, ready to attack at any moment.
IN A NUTSHELL
• Play the classic Game of Kings
• Learn new strategies with Fischer Random Chess
• Discover unknown territories with Dark Chess
• Choose your color theme
• Track your match history and world ranking
Are you up for the challenge? Download and start your match!
Play classic chess with your friends and players from around the globe.
Learn Fischer Random Chess, a popular chess variant where a random starting position may catch you by surprise.
Feeling adventurous? Discover Dark Chess where your opponent hides in the shadows, ready to attack at any moment.
IN A NUTSHELL
• Play the classic Game of Kings
• Learn new strategies with Fischer Random Chess
• Discover unknown territories with Dark Chess
• Choose your color theme
• Track your match history and world ranking
Are you up for the challenge? Download and start your match!
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What's New in the Latest Version 7.2
Last updated on Jul 19, 2022
Old Versions
Updates and improvements.
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Version History
7.2
Jul 19, 2022
Updates and improvements.
7.1
Oct 4, 2021
Updates and improvements.
7.0
Oct 2, 2021
Updates and improvements.
6.2
Apr 1, 2021
Fixes and improvements.
6.1
Jan 10, 2021
Fixes and improvements.
5.8
Aug 9, 2020
Some fixes and improvements.
5.7
Aug 7, 2020
Some fixes and improvements.
5.6
Aug 1, 2020
Fixes and improvements.
5.5
Jul 25, 2020
Fixes and improvements.
5.4
Jul 19, 2020
Some fixes and improvements.
5.3
Jun 29, 2020
Brand new colors available. You have the move!
5.0
Jun 19, 2020
We've improved the graphics. You have the move!
4.9
Jun 17, 2020
We've improved the graphics. You have the move!
4.8
Jun 16, 2020
We've improved the graphics. You have the move!
4.7
Jun 15, 2020
Fixes a bug that would cause some labels to be hard to read.
4.4
Jun 10, 2020
We've improved the gameplay. You have the move!
4.3
Jun 3, 2020
Improved performance and gameplay. Let the battle begin!
4.2
May 31, 2020
Performance improvements and graphical refinements. Prepare for battle!
4.1
Mar 29, 2020
Fixes a bug on iOS 13.4 that would cause the chess board not to update correctly. Thank you to CM for reporting this issue to us!
4.0
Feb 12, 2020
Improved graphics and performance.
3.4
Oct 17, 2019
+ Update app metadata
3.3
Oct 16, 2019
+ Update app metadata
3.2
Oct 15, 2019
+ Update app metadata
3.1
Oct 14, 2019
+ Fixes a bug that would cause a crash after undo in rare situations
3.0
Oct 14, 2019
+ Stability improvements and fixes
2.9
Oct 10, 2019
+ Fixed a bug that would show an ad after the message was opened in rare situations
2.8
Oct 9, 2019
+ The game is now FREE TO PLAY for everyone
+ Changed subscription model to one-time in-app purchase (optional)
+ IMPORTANT: If you have an active subscription, you need to restore your in-app purchase as follows:
1) Open the app in iMessage
2) Tap Activate Premium
3) Tap Restore
After a couple seconds you should be ready to go!
+ Changed subscription model to one-time in-app purchase (optional)
+ IMPORTANT: If you have an active subscription, you need to restore your in-app purchase as follows:
1) Open the app in iMessage
2) Tap Activate Premium
3) Tap Restore
After a couple seconds you should be ready to go!
2.7
Sep 27, 2019
+ Dark Mode support
+ Fixes a bug where castling could be done although not allowed
+ Fixes a bug where castling could be done although not allowed
2.6
Aug 20, 2019
+ Update app metadata
2.5
Jul 27, 2019
+ We've replaced the chess opening stickers by something better: you can now play Chess960 in addition to standard chess and learn new strategies along the way!
+ Please finish all ongoing games before making this update as this version is not backwards compatible with the previous ones!
+ Please finish all ongoing games before making this update as this version is not backwards compatible with the previous ones!
2.1
Jun 25, 2019
+ Update app metadata
2.0
Jun 20, 2019
+ Fixes a bug where the FEN string would show e.g. 1.bb3 instead of 1.b3 for initial pawn moves
+ Fixes a bug where the king would not be able to castle queenside if b1/b8 are under attack
+ Fixes a bug where the king would not be able to castle queenside if b1/b8 are under attack
1.9
Jun 9, 2019
+ Pro Version users: we switched from the paid model to a subscription-based model. Since you have the pro version, you have an infinite subscription already. However, you need to activate it as follows: open the app on your home screen (not the iMessage app!). When you see the subscription screen, tap the Button labeled 'Restore', wait few seconds and you're all set. You can then open the iMessage app as usual.
1.8
Jun 5, 2019
+ Update app metadata
1.7
Jun 4, 2019
+ New app preview
1.6
Jun 2, 2019
+ Update app metadata
1.5
May 30, 2019
+ Update app metadata
1.4
May 25, 2019
+ Add pro version unlock feature for advanced gameplay and options
+ Update app metadata
+ Update app metadata
1.3
May 24, 2019
+ Update app metadata
1.2
May 24, 2019
+ Update app metadata
1.1
May 21, 2019
+ Minor fixes
+ Update app metadata
+ Update app metadata
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iPhone
iPad
Chess :) supports English, German, Spanish
