
Description
Play chess online with millions of players around the world! Enjoy free unlimited games and improve your chess rating with 50,000+ tactics puzzles, interactive lessons and videos, and a powerful computer opponent. Unlock your inner chess master today!
PLAY CHESS ONLINE
- Challenge your friends and chat with opponents
- Play real-time blitz or daily correspondence chess
TACTICS PUZZLES
- Solve more than 65,000 puzzles
- Adjusts to your skill level to help you improve
LESSONS
- Thousands of videos and interactive lessons from top Grandmasters
- Interactive tutorials with helpful tips and highlights
COMPUTER
- Adjust the computer's strength
- Analyze your game to learn what went wrong
… AND MORE
- Daily articles by top authors and coaches like IM Jeremy Silman
- Opening explorer helps you learn and play the right openings
- Make friends & send messages
- 20+ gorgeous themes for boards, pieces, and backgrounds
- Detailed performance stats and ratings
- Active community forum
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Also available in the app:
Gold Membership
More Puzzles, Lessons and Tournaments! No ads.
1 month: $4.99 USD
1 year: $29.99 USD
Platinum Membership
Full access to Tactics, Tournaments, and more! No ads.
1 month: $6.99 USD
1 year: $49.99 USD
Diamond Membership
Unlimited access to all features for playing, training and learning. No ads.
1 month: $14.99 USD
1 year: $99.99 USD
** TERMS & DETAILS **
Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase.
Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.
Account will be charged the same amount for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period.
You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase.
Any unused portion of a Free Trial, if offered, is forfeited when you buy a subscription.
* Prices may vary by location.
Terms of Use: https://www.chess.com/legal#termsofservice
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ABOUT CHESS.COM
Chess.com is built by chess players and enthusiasts who really love chess!
Team: http://www.chess.com/about
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chess
Twitter: http://twitter.com/chesscom
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/wwwchesscom
TwitchTV: http://www.twitch.com/chess
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Version History
Releasing new versions every about 1 month, on average.
Jan 13 2021 | (Current) Version 3.9.17 (1) Hey, chess-lovers! This new version addresses some issues with Live Chess reconnections, as well as a crash that occurs sometimes when observing games. We hope you love it! If so, please let people know with a fresh rating or review in the App Store. It really helps us out! Thank you and enjoy your chess! | |
Jan 05 2021 | Version 3.9.16 (2) Hey chess-lovers! This new version fixes a bug with Live Chess disconnects and frozen game clocks that have been affecting many players lately. This should result in a better, more stable, real-time chess experience for everyone. Thank you for your patience. We hope you love this new version. If so, please consider giving it a fresh five-star rating or review in the App Store to let others know! It really helps us a lot. Thank you again - and happy new year! | |
Jan 02 2021 | Version 3.9.15 (2) Bug fixes and performance improvements. | |
Dec 20 2020 | Version 3.9.14 (2) This update includes bug fixes and minor improvements. We hope you love it! If so, please consider giving this version a fresh five-star review in the App Store. We really appreciate it! | |
Dec 18 2020 | Version 3.9.13 (2) This update includes bug fixes and minor improvements. We hope you love it! If so, please consider giving this version a fresh five-star review in the App Store. We really appreciate it! | |
Dec 12 2020 | Version 3.9.12 (2) This update includes bug fixes and minor improvements. We hope you love it! If so, please consider giving this version a fresh five-star review in the App Store. We really appreciate it! | |
Dec 02 2020 | Version 3.9.11 (3) Hey, chess-fans! This new version makes it so much easier to play with your friends - and more fun to play by yourself too! - Check out the new and improved Friends feature to discover new ways to invite your friends to play! (You may discover you have more friends playing chess than you realized!)
That's it! We hope you love this new version! If so, please consider giving the app a fresh five-star rating or review in the App Store. It really helps us out. Thank you - and enjoy your chess! | |
Nov 10 2020 | Version 3.9.10 (2) Hey, chess-fans! This new release has some very cool improvements and fixes a few bugs as well... - Practice Key Positions vs the Computer to hone your technique and learn to recognize common patterns that occur often in chess. (Look for Key Positions under Game Type when setting up a Computer game.)
We hope you love this new version! If so, please consider giving the app a fresh 5-star rating or review - it really helps us out! Thank you and enjoy your chess! | |
Oct 23 2020 | Version 3.9.9 (6) Hey, chess-fans! Square off against dozens of virtual opponents in a fun, new way to play vs the Computer!
- New Play-vs-Computer! Earn crowns by defeating characters from around the world, on three play modes. Enjoy casual play or training games with in-game coaching features - or try Challenge Mode for a real test. (Play timed games now too!)
We hope you love this new version! If so, please consider giving the app a fresh five-star rating or review on the App Store. It really helps us out! Thank you, and enjoy your chess! | |
Sep 18 2020 | Version 3.9.8 (1) This update includes bug fixes and minor improvements. We hope you love it! If so, please consider giving this version a fresh five-star review in the App Store. We really appreciate it! | |
Sep 13 2020 | Version 3.9.7 (6) This update includes bug fixes and minor improvements. We hope you love it! If so, please consider giving this version a fresh five-star review in the App Store. We really appreciate it! | |
Aug 05 2020 | Version 3.9.6 (3) Hey, chess fans! Today's new version brings some fun new features to play with - and a new way to connect! - Full support for Apple Sign In
We hope you love this new version. If you do, please consider giving the app a fresh five-star rating or review on the App Store. It really helps us out! Thank you. Enjoy your chess! | |
Jul 01 2020 | Version 3.9.4 (1) Hey, chess-fans! Today's new version brings lots of improvements and bug-fixes, including... - An updated app icon and refreshed logo!
We hope you love this new version! If so, please consider giving it a fresh five-star rating or review in the App Store. It really helps us out! Thank you and stay well! | |
Jun 24 2020 | Version 3.9.3 (4) Hey, chess-fans! Today's new version brings lots of improvements and bug-fixes, including... - An updated app icon and refreshed logo!
We hope you love this new version! If so, please consider giving it a fresh five-star rating or review in the App Store. It really helps us out! Thank you and stay well! | |
Jun 09 2020 | Version 3.9.2 (2) This update includes bug fixes and minor improvements. We hope you love it! If so, please consider giving this version a fresh five-star review in the App Store. We really appreciate it! | |
Apr 29 2020 | Version 3.9.1 Greetings, chess fans! This new version of the chess app is the perfect mix of fixes and new features! - Leaderboards! Find out where you rank in your favorite activities!
We hope you love the new version! If so, please do consider giving it a fresh, five-star rating or review in the App Store. It really helps us a lot! Thank you. Stay safe & enjoy your chess! | |
Apr 09 2020 | Version 3.9.0 This version includes a new Analysis feature that makes it easy to learn from your games! It's not just data and numbers. You get a walk-through of the "Key Moments" from your games in plain language, and you'll have learning opportunities to choose different moves, increase your Accuracy, and see how the game turns in your favor! And that's not all... * New interactive Game Analysis! (Sure, we already mentioned this, but it's very exciting!)
We hope you love this new edition of the Chess app. If so, please consider giving it a fresh new five-star rating or review. It really helps us out! Thank you. Be well. Enjoy your chess! | |
Apr 01 2020 | Version 3.8.97 This update includes bug fixes and minor improvements - including a fix for Apple Watch. We hope you love it! If so, please consider giving this version a fresh five-star review in the App Store. We really appreciate it! | |
Jan 25 2020 | Version 3.8.88 This update includes bug fixes and minor improvements. We hope you love it! If so, please consider giving this version a fresh five-star review in the App Store. We really appreciate it! | |
Jan 22 2020 | Version 3.8.87 This update includes bug fixes and minor improvements. We hope you love it! If so, please consider giving this version a fresh five-star review in the App Store. We really appreciate it! | |
Dec 21 2019 | Version 3.8.86 This update includes bug fixes and minor improvements. We hope you love it! If so, please consider giving this version a fresh five-star review in the App Store. We really appreciate it! | |
Nov 16 2019 | Version 3.8.83 Just a few little things... You can now change your Flair icon from Setting (Profile). We also fixed a bug with game chat that was causing problems on some devices. Thank you! | |
Nov 12 2019 | Version 3.8.82 Here are a few bug fixes and small improvements to follow up on last week's release! (See below, in case you missed it!) We hope you enjoy it! * New Puzzle Rush modes! Try a speedy 3-minute Rush or play carefully in Survival mode!
If you love this new version, please consider giving it a fresh 5-star rating or review! It really helps us out! Thank you. | |
Nov 07 2019 | Version 3.8.81 This version offers enhanced support for iOS 13 - and lots of fun features too! * New Puzzle Rush modes! Try a speedy 3-minute Rush or play carefully in Survival mode!
If you love this new version, please consider giving it a fresh 5-star rating or review! It really helps us out! Thank you. | |
Jul 24 2019 | Version 3.8.72 This update includes bug fixes and minor improvements. We hope you love it! If so, please consider giving this version a fresh five-star review in the App Store. We really appreciate it! | |
Jul 21 2019 | Version 3.8.71 Greetings, chess lovers! If you are trying to improve your game, here is good news: This new version of the app includes support for Mastery chess Lessons! These Lessons go beyond the general course, exploring all chess topics and themes (Openings, Strategy, Endgames, Tactics, and more), and you can take them in whatever order you like! (And stay tuned, because we are adding a lot more content here…) And there’s more… * Lessons can now be taken in Spanish and Russian! (We're currently working on French, Portuguese, and others!)
We hope you love this new version! If so, please consider taking a moment to give the app a fresh, five-star rating or review. It really helps us out. Thank you so much! | |
Jun 29 2019 | Version 3.8.69 This update includes bug fixes and minor improvements. We hope you love it! If so, please consider giving this version a fresh five-star review in the App Store. We really appreciate it! | |
Jun 12 2019 | Version 3.8.68 This update includes bug fixes and minor improvements, including a bug that was causing the app to crash at start up for some members who were working on Mastery Lessons. (We are very sorry about that!) We hope you love the new version! If so, please consider giving this version a fresh five-star review in the App Store. We really appreciate it! | |
Apr 27 2019 | Version 3.8.66 New Lessons!! At last! An entirely new, guided curriculum of video and interactive lessons on all chess topics! More languages coming soon! (NOTE: The previous Lessons feature - now called “Old Lessons” - is still there, at the bottom of the new Lessons menu.) * New & improved player experience for Puzzles!
If you like this new update, please consider giving the app a fresh five-star rating in the App Store... It really helps us out! Thank you! | |
Nov 22 2018 | Version 3.8.55 Introducing "PUZZLE RUSH" - the most fun you will ever have improving your tactics! You have 5 minutes to solve as many as you can. The puzzles start very easy, but each puzzle gets a little more difficult. Three mistakes and you're finished! Try to beat your record and climb the leaderboards! (We also fixed some bugs and stuff...) If you enjoy this update, please consider giving the app a fresh, 5-star rating in the App Store. We really appreciate it! Thanks! | |
Nov 03 2018 | Version 3.8.49 This update includes bug fixes and minor improvements. We hope you love it! If so, please consider giving this version a fresh five-star review in the App Store. We really appreciate it! | |
Oct 14 2018 | Version 3.8.47 - No more hanging/freezing on the main screen or after games!
If you love this update, please consider giving the app a fresh, new 5-star rating in the App Store. It helps us out a lot! Thank you very much! | |
Sep 28 2018 | Version 3.8.46 This update includes bug fixes and minor improvements, including some changes to our new bug-reporting feature. (It will no longer pop up when your device shakes or when you take a screenshot!) We hope you love it! If so, please consider giving this version a fresh five-star review in the App Store. We really appreciate it! | |
Sep 20 2018 | Version 3.8.43 - Fixed some bugs that were causing the app to hang or crash during start up or after Live games... (Very sorry about that.)
If you love this update, please consider giving us a fresh five-star rating in the App Store. It helps us out a lot! Thank you and happy chess! | |
Aug 24 2018 | Version 3.8.40 This update includes bug fixes and minor improvements. We hope you love it! If so, please consider giving this version a fresh five-star review in the App Store. We really appreciate it! | |
Aug 09 2018 | Version 3.8.37 - Have fun practicing your calculation with the new Solo Chess feature!
If you enjoy this update, please consider giving it a fresh, 5-star rating or review. We love hearing from you, and it really helps us out. Thank you! | |
Aug 01 2018 | Version 3.8.34 Fixed a bug that prevented some members from accessing the Manage Subscription screen. Sorry about that! | |
Jul 18 2018 | Version 3.8.29 This update includes bug fixes and minor improvements. We hope you love it! If so, please consider giving this version a fresh five-star review in the App Store. We really appreciate it! | |
Jul 12 2018 | Version 3.8.28 Just bug-fixes this time around! We fixed a couple of bugs that were causing the app to crash on certain devices, including one that affected people who wanted to play 960 vs the new computer opponent! (Sorry about that!) If you love this update, please remember that your fresh 5-star ratings help us immensely! Thank you! | |
Jul 05 2018 | Version 3.8.27 Bug fixes and performance improvements! If you love the app, please consider giving it a fresh 5-star review in the App Store. It's a huge help! Thanks! | |
Jul 03 2018 | Version 3.8.26 Fun new stuff! If you love this update, please consider giving this app a fresh five-star rating or review in the App Store. It helps us a lot! * A new & improved Computer. Play vs the “Komodo” engine, which offers 20 levels of human-like play!
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Mar 28 2018 | Version 3.8.14 - Challenge your friends to Live games before they are even online! (We’ll send them a notification that you want to play!)
If you love this new version, please take a moment to give it a fresh five-star rating or review on the App Store. It really helps us out. Thank you for playing chess with us! | |
Dec 12 2017 | Version 3.7.8 This update includes bug fixes and minor improvements. We hope you love it! If so, please consider giving this version a fresh five-star review in the App Store. We really appreciate it! | |
Nov 15 2017 | Version 3.7.6 * Support for iPhone X!
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Oct 30 2017 | Version 3.7.1 Bug fixes and minor improvements. (Live Tournaments coming soon!) | |
Sep 18 2017 | Version 3.6.31 If you enjoy this update, please consider giving the app a fresh 5-star rating or review - it helps us out a lot!
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Jun 27 2017 | Version 3.6.17 Just a few bug fixes this time! More great stuff coming soon! | |
Jun 12 2017 | Version 3.6.14 Critical bug-fix for users of older devices! Live Chess games will now load properly once again! | |
Mar 28 2017 | Version 3.5.18 Bug fixes and minor improvements! If you are enjoying this app, please consider giving it a fresh 5-star rating. Thank you very much! | |
Mar 14 2017 | Version 3.5.16 This shiny new version brings bug-fixes and Live Chess stability improvements. We hope you like it!
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Feb 15 2017 | Version 3.5.13 Keep your chat going from game to game in Live Chess when you play multiple games with the same opponent. Plus lots of other minor fixes and improvements! If you like this update, please consider giving us a fresh, five-star rating in the App Store. It's so helpful to us! Thanks! | |
Jan 31 2017 | Version 3.5.11 Bug fixes and stability improvements in this update! If you love the app, please consider giving it a fresh five-star rating in the App Store... It really helps! Thank you! | |
Jan 12 2017 | Version 3.5.8 - Live Chess improvements, including more reliable player clocks
If you like this update, please consider giving us a fresh 5-star rating! It's very helpful, and we really appreciate it! | |
Dec 21 2016 | Version 3.5.5 - Introducing "Guest mode": Chess fun with no log-in required!
If you love this update, please consider giving the app a fresh 5-star rating in the App Store... It really helps us out! | |
Oct 27 2016 | Version 3.4.12 A few bug fixes, including a fix for Drills to allow users on older devices to enjoy this feature! | |
Oct 21 2016 | Version 3.4.11 Some fun new features and improvements in this update - including support for Apple Watch (see below)! If you love this version, please consider giving us a fresh 5-star rating in the App Store... It helps us so much! Thanks - and happy chess! - Improve your "board sense" with a fun new "Vision" feature!
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Aug 15 2016 | Version 3.3.20 Bug fixes! If you love this app, please take a few seconds to give us a fresh 5-star rating in the App Store... It really helps us out! | |
Jul 26 2016 | Version 3.3.14 A new version of the Chess.com app brings you dozens of bug fixes, interface and performance improvements and new features to make your chess more social and more fun! If you love this app, please give it a fresh 5-star rating or review - it really helps us out! ・New social and chat features! Tap your avatar during a game to send your opponent a quick message! Tap your opponent's avatar for other options.
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Apr 16 2016 | Version 3.2.57 - Fixed a crash affecting some iOS 7 users
If you love our chess app, please consider giving it a fresh, 5-star rating or review. It really helps, and we appreciate it! | |
Apr 05 2016 | Version 3.2.56 Fewer bugs and crashes, more stability and fun! If you love this update, please consider giving us a fresh 5-star rating in the App Store... It really helps us out! | |
Feb 18 2016 | Version 3.2.47 - Important bug fixes for Live Chess, and for iOS 7 users. If you love this Chess app, please take a moment and give us a fresh five-star rating... It really helps us out! Thanks and enjoy your chess! | |
Jan 26 2016 | Version 3.2.42 This new version of Chess - Play & Learn brings our wonderful users two very special gifts... 1. Many, many bug fixes... Hurray!
If you love this update — or the Chess app in general — it would help us greatly if you would take a moment to post a fresh 5-star review or rating. Thank you. | |
Dec 16 2015 | Version 3.2.37 ** Critical Bug Fix: This update fixes a defect in our last version that caused the app to crash for some users on iOS 7. Our sincerest apologies! *** Our latest update includes new features to help you improve your chess, as well as many other improvements and bug fixes! - The new Computer Analysis feature will review your games in detail, revealing your mistakes and showing you the best moves!
Enjoy your chess! (If you love this update, please consider giving us a new 5-star rating in the App Store. It really helps us out!) | |
Dec 12 2015 | Version 3.2.34 Our latest update includes new features to help you improve your chess, as well as many other improvements and bug fixes! - The new Computer Analysis feature will review your games in detail, revealing your mistakes and showing you the best moves!
Enjoy your chess! (If you love this update, please consider giving us a new 5-star rating in the App Store. It really helps us out!) | |
Jul 23 2015 | Version 3.1.10 This version brings Live Chess enhancements, lively Chess Forums, and a new & improved Watch feature, so you can observe real-time games by master players — or your friends! Plus DOZENS of cosmetic improvements, minor tweaks, and bug fixes. If you love this new version, please consider helping us out with a fresh rating in the App Store. (It would really make our day.) Thank you. | |
May 06 2015 | Version 3.0.57 Fixed a crash affecting some users in Live Chess. Stay tuned for some cool new features in our next update, coming soon! | |
Apr 22 2015 | Version 3.0.56 - Hooray! The best chess app now supports iOS 7!
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Apr 01 2015 | Version 3.0.53 - iPhone 6/6+ support!
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Feb 13 2015 | Version 3.0.40 Completely rebuilt to be fast, modern, and beautiful! Enjoy new features like Lessons, Articles, Stats, and more — all with a gorgeous new interface with many amazing themes to choose from. Love the updates? Please rate us! Have suggestions of what to add and improve? Let us know! | |
Oct 09 2014 | Version 2.12.53 A special update for iOS 8, to fix a few bugs and smooth out some wrinkles... Live Chess players may once again use game chat without fear! If this is your favorite chess app, please consider giving us a fresh 5-star review... We would do it for you! | |
Jul 17 2014 | Version 2.12.48 Chess and music are perfect companions - so we promise not to pause your tunes when you open the app! If you like this update, please remember that a fresh 5-star rating really helps us... Thank you! | |
Jun 19 2014 | Version 2.12.47 * Live Chess connection is faster than ever!
If you love this new version, please consider giving it a fresh 5-star review in the App Store... It's a huge help! Thanks! | |
Apr 30 2014 | Version 2.12.40 Faster reconnects in Live Chess and a few bug fixes. Enjoy!
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Apr 18 2014 | Version 2.12.37 Rogue ads begone! We regret any intrusive "pop-up" ads you may have seen recently. In this version, we made it impossible for ads to appear while you are playing. If you see any issues, please send details to mobile@chess.com. If you're enjoying the app, please give us a fresh 5-star review in the Store. (Hey, we'd do it for you!) | |
Apr 08 2014 | Version 2.12.33 FIXED a sneaky Live Chess bug that sometimes prevented moves from showing up on the opponent's side. Much better now! If you love this version, please consider leaving us a fresh 5-star review; it really helps us out! If you find any issues, give us a shout at mobile@chess.com. Thanks! | |
Apr 02 2014 | Version 2.12.28 Fixed a bug that allowed a particular pop-up ad to appear in Live Chess games. (If you ever see an ad in the middle of a Live Chess game, please email us a screenshot at mobile@chess.com. That should NEVER happen!) | |
Mar 21 2014 | Version 2.12.27 FIXED: Several issues that have been annoying Live Chess users recently. Sorry about that! If you find problems, please tell us at mobile@chess.com! | |
Mar 15 2014 | Version 2.12.21 FIXED - Live rematches unrated bug.
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Mar 10 2014 | Version 2.12.19 Live Chess is faster than ever - and touch controls are enhanced for speed play! We also squashed a few minor bugs. Enjoy! | |
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