Chess ∙
Strategy · Free · 4.5 out of 5 from 205,335 ratings
A free chess game with modern graphics and AI opponents, marred by aggressive advertising that frustrates players.
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GenreStrategy
PriceFree
Difficultyvariable
Ad intensityhigh
In-app-purchase pressurelow
Typical sessionmedium
DeveloperOptime Software LLC
Rating4.5 out of 5 from 205,335 ratings
What players like
- Modern graphics and sound
- Customizable player names
- AI with configurable difficulty
- Two-player local gameplay
- Automatic save on interruption
Common complaints
- Ads block gameplay and cannot be dismissed
- Unskippable ads prevent starting games
- No tutorial or move hints for beginners
- AI difficulty lacks middle ground (too hard or too easy)
- Game freezes during ad interactions
What real reviews say
★ Way too many ads Not good for kids. There’s so many ads they just end up playing ads mostly.
★ Chesster Apps lets you play 5/6 games then doesn’t let you play anymore. Just pushes adds on you. Garbage.
★★★★ The ad It’s amazing game I recommend you get it, but there is ads
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Data: Apple App Store, as of 2026-08-24. Last updated 2026-08-24.