9.3.2
2023-01-19
Many improvements to make the app run smoothly.
9.2
2022-11-06
- Coming to the Dynamic Island! Follow games in real time with Live Activities.
- Games in the Lock Screen: stay up-to-date straight from your device lock screen!
9.1
2022-09-30
- Updated chess engine to Stockfish 15, including a Neural Network!
- Updated to support the new version of iOS and new iPhones!
- Brand new redesigned Apple Watch app!
- Now you can follow games with real-time clocks!
9.0
2022-09-12
- Updated chess engine to Stockfish 15, including a Neural Network!
- Updated to support the new version of iOS and new iPhones!
- Brand new redesigned Apple Watch app!
- Many improvements to make the app run smoothly.
8.1
2022-06-05
- PRO only: Introduced new move notifications to follow your favorite games in real time, and find out when there are critical moves!
- Many improvements to make the app run smoothly.
8.0
2022-04-26
- PRO only: Introduced new move notifications to follow your favorite games in real time, and find out when there are critical moves!
- Now you can filter games by country!
- Many improvements to make the app run smoothly.
7.1
2022-03-25
- Added support for flipping boards to watch games from Black's perspective.
- Optimized for the latest version of iOS.
- Many improvements to make the app run smoothly.
7.0
2021-09-17
- New Game Report allows you to analyze games using the new Game Report to find the critical moves.
- Optimized for the upcoming version of iOS.
5.1.1
2020-11-13
- New Standings widget
- Optimized loading of tournaments
- Support for new iPhone and iPad devices
5.0
2020-09-16
Introducing Watch Chess Widget for iOS 14!
4.3.1
2020-06-13
4.3:
- Added ability to open the list of a player's games by tapping on their name
- Improvements to multi-window support
- Improved handling of notifications and handoff requests
4.2:
- iPad: added support for multiple windows
- Added support for Universal links
- Added State restoration
- Added support for Handoff
4.3
2020-06-10
4.3:
- Added ability to open the list of a player's games by tapping on their name
- Improvements to multi-window support
- Improved handling of notifications and handoff requests
4.2:
- iPad: added support for multiple windows
- Added support for Universal links
- Added State restoration
- Added support for Handoff
4.2
2020-06-06
- iPad: added support for multiple windows
- Added support for Universal links
- Added State restoration
- Added support for Handoff
4.1
2020-05-22
- Introducing Standings!
- Fixed crash that could occur sometimes when opening rounds
- Fixed bug that prevented some results from appearing while watching live games
- Tournament list now loads faster
- Improved error messages throughout the app
4.0
2020-04-28
- Introducing Dark Mode support!
- Trackpad support on iPad
- WatchChess for Mac is now on the Mac App Store!
3.2
2015-04-12
- Support for iOS 12.2
- iPad users can now scroll through moves with a keyboard
3.1.1
2018-11-02
Version 3.1.1:
- Support for iOS 12.1
- Support for upcoming new Apple devices
Version 3.1:
- Push Notifications are back! You can enable them by tapping on the settings icon
- Dynamic Notifications: open a game notification to see and review the game right there without even opening the app
- Grouped Notifications: they'll be automatically grouped for each tournament and round, so you can more easily keep track of what's going on when there are multiple concurrent tournaments
- watchOS Notifications: the custom notification UI on Apple Watch is also back and improved
- Improved layout for larger screens, like the new iPhone XS Max
- Multiple bug fixes
Version 3.0:
- Compatibility with iOS 12 and watchOS 5.0
- Support for iPhone XS and XS Max
- Optimized for Apple Watch Series 4
- Improved layout for larger screens
3.1
2018-10-12
Version 3.1:
- Push Notifications are back! You can enable them by tapping on the settings icon
- Dynamic Notifications: open a game notification to see and review the game right there without even opening the app
- Grouped Notifications: they'll be automatically grouped for each tournament and round, so you can more easily keep track of what's going on when there are multiple concurrent tournaments
- watchOS Notifications: the custom notification UI on Apple Watch is also back and improved
- Improved layout for larger screens, like the new iPhone XS Max
- Multiple bug fixes
Version 3.0:
- Compatibility with iOS 12 and watchOS 5.0
- Support for iPhone XS and XS Max
- Optimized for Apple Watch Series 4
- Improved layout for larger screens
3.0.1
2018-10-07
After a long wait, Watch Chess 3.0 is here!
- Compatibility with iOS 12 and watchOS 5.0
- Support for iPhone XS and XS Max
- Optimized for Apple Watch Series 4
- Improved layout for larger screens
- Fixed issue connecting to live games
3.0
2018-10-04
After a long wait, Watch Chess 3.0 is here!
- Compatibility with iOS 12 and watchOS 5.0
- Support for iPhone XS and XS Max
- Optimized for Apple Watch Series 4
- Improved layout for larger screens
2.0.2
2016-04-01
v2.0.2:
• Fixed a couple of potential crashes that could occur while scrolling through a live game.
• Visual improvements for smaller screens.
• Performance improvements for older devices.
v2.0.1:
• Added a banner to highlight tournaments with games in progress.
• Bug fixes and visual improvements.
v2.0:
Introducing the Next Generation of Chess Broadcasting! This release includes the all-new iPhone and iPad versions, as well as a completely redesigned Apple Watch version, optimized for watchOS 2.0.
*** iPhone/iPad ***
• Follow top tournaments in real time.
• Watch ALL games at once!
• Tap on a single game to go full screen.
• Swipe your finger across the board to easily scroll through the moves!
• Subscribe to push notifications to get real time updates on all the games!
*** Apple Watch ***
• Completely redesigned to work great on the new watchOS 2.0.
• Much improved board screen now shows chess positions more clearly.
• No need for arrow buttons: you can now scroll through the moves using the crown!
*** Coming next ***
• Watch Chess TV is coming soon to your new Apple TV!
• We have lots of great features in mind, stay tuned!
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Have questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you!
You can e-mail us at info@watchchessapp.com or tweet us at @watch_chess.
2.0.1
2016-03-10
v2.0.1:
• Added a banner to highlight tournaments with games in progress.
• Bug fixes and visual improvements.
v2.0:
Introducing the Next Generation of Chess Broadcasting! This release includes the all-new iPhone and iPad versions, as well as a completely redesigned Apple Watch version, optimized for watchOS 2.0.
*** iPhone/iPad ***
• Follow top tournaments in real time.
• Watch ALL games at once!
• Tap on a single game to go full screen.
• Swipe your finger across the board to easily scroll through the moves!
• Subscribe to push notifications to get real time updates on all the games!
*** Apple Watch ***
• Completely redesigned to work great on the new watchOS 2.0.
• Much improved board screen now shows chess positions more clearly.
• No need for arrow buttons: you can now scroll through the moves using the crown!
*** Coming next ***
• Watch Chess TV is coming soon to your new Apple TV!
• We have lots of great features in mind, stay tuned!
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Have questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you!
You can e-mail us at info@watchchessapp.com or tweet us at @watch_chess.
2.0
2016-03-02
Introducing the Next Generation of Chess Broadcasting! This release includes the all-new iPhone and iPad versions, as well as a completely redesigned Apple Watch version, optimized for watchOS 2.0.
*** iPhone/iPad ***
• Follow top tournaments in real time.
• Watch ALL games at once!
• Tap on a single game to go full screen.
• Swipe your finger across the board to easily scroll through the moves!
• Subscribe to push notifications to get real time updates on all the games!
*** Apple Watch ***
• Completely redesigned to work great on the new watchOS 2.0.
• Much improved board screen now shows chess positions more clearly.
• No need for arrow buttons: you can now scroll through the moves using the crown!
*** Coming next ***
• Watch Chess TV is coming soon to your new Apple TV!
• We have lots of great features in mind, stay tuned!
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Have questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you!
You can e-mail us at info@watchchessapp.com or tweet us at @watch_chess.
1.2
2015-06-10
For the first time in a Chess app, we're introducing Push Notifications!
You can now subscribe to notifications to learn about results in real time. You will receive a push notification at the beginning of each round as well as after every individual game.
This is the *only* chess application that will provide you with live, up-to-the-minute notifications on all the live chess action from top tournaments around the world.
1.1
2015-04-30
- Several optimizations to make the Apple Watch app faster, especially navigating though games.
- Introducing realtime games! Ongoing games will refresh automatically, without draining your watch battery.