Chess - Play & Learn Online
Strategy · Free · 4.8 out of 5 from 783,929 ratings
Master chess against millions online with puzzles, lessons, and real-time gameplay across all skill levels.
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GenreStrategy
PriceFree
Difficultyvariable
Ad intensityhigh
In-app-purchase pressurehigh
Typical sessionvariable
DeveloperChess.com
Rating4.8 out of 5 from 783,929 ratings
What players like
- Learn chess with built-in lessons and coach features
- Huge online player base for real-time matches
- Extensive puzzle library with 500k+ problems
- Beginner-friendly with piece movement visualization
- Multiple game variants and time formats
Common complaints
- Aggressive pop-up ads and forced ads between games
- Heavy paywall on puzzles and lessons per day
- App crashes during game analysis features
- Loses games if you switch apps or take breaks
- Stalemate rule limitations for new learners
What real reviews say
★★★★★ I can’t believe this is free This app is awesome. I’m a complete beginner but am learning so much valuable information and get to practice every day with this app. They make it easy to learn
★★★★ CHESS.COM IS THE BEST CHESS WEBSITE This chess site is not confusing allows you to see all moves available and your matches are always set to an accurate skill level so I always have an even matchup. Chess.com is also great because even if you miss a day you can still make a move ina specific mode and overall this deserves a 5 star ra
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Data: Apple App Store, as of 2026-07-10. Last updated 2026-07-10.