Chess Free

by Optime Software
3.8 out of 5 stars8,926 customer ratings
All Ages
Price: App Free to Download
Sold by:Amazon.com Services, Inc
Languages Supported: English

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Latest updates

What's new in version 1.26
  • Improved support for Kindle Fire HD tablets
  • Improved support for Android tablet devices
  • Improved stability and suspend/resume behavior

Product Details

Release Date: 2011
Date first listed on Amazon: November 13, 2011
Developed By: Optime Software
ASIN: B0066W1AZK
Customer reviews:
3.8 out of 5 stars8,926 customer ratings

Product features

  • Beautiful chess gameplay
  • Tough, customizable AI
  • Multiplayer support
  • Score tracking and automatic saves
  • Undo-move functionality

Product description

Are you tired of playing chess games that look like they were designed for a Commodore 64 instead of today's smartphones? Here's got the antidote for you. Chess Free is the best looking chess game available for Android, and best of all - it's free!

Chess Free supports both 1 player and 2 player gameplay, so you can play against friends or test your skills against a challenging computer opponent.

Chess Free offers a host of exciting features, including:

* Great graphics and exciting sound effects
* Configurable player names and score tracking
* Outstanding AI engine with configurable difficulty level
* Board rotation for two player games
* Undo function
* Automatic save when you get a phone call or exit the application

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Technical details

Size: 4.8MB
Version: 1.26
Developed By: Optime Software ( Privacy Policy )
Application Permissions: ( Help me understand what permissions mean )
  • Access information about networks
  • Access information about Wi-Fi networks
  • Open network sockets
  • Read only access to device state
  • Write to external storage
Minimum Operating System: Android 1.5
Approximate Download Time: Less than 1 minute

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Customers find the chess mobile application fun and addictive. It's easy for them to use and navigate. The game is described as good quality and a handy time killer. They find it useful for learning and practice, helping build skills and challenging players. The app runs smoothly and functions well.

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834 customers mention "Fun to play"771 positive63 negative

Customers enjoy the mobile application. They find it addictive, fun, and a good game for concentration. The app has nice graphics and includes other games.

"...of mental concentration and mental stimulation so it's a great game for young and old alike, especially when people are being constantly distracted..." Read more

"No bells and whistles, but fun, easy to use, with an adjustable difficulty slider to manage your intensity. Pretty nice for a free app." Read more

"...Overall, this is a fun and easy to use program." Read more

"...All in all it's a fantastic game and the price certainly can't be beat!" Read more

551 customers mention "Ease of use"488 positive63 negative

Customers find the mobile application easy to use. They mention it has a good interface, you can change the difficulty level and undo a move if it wasn't precisely where you intended. Many consider it not very challenging for more experienced players but still fun. The game goes from easy to hard quickly and offers good competition for beginners at the lower settings.

"...a timer showing the length of time of each move, and at a level of difficulty desired...." Read more

"No bells and whistles, but fun, easy to use, with an adjustable difficulty slider to manage your intensity. Pretty nice for a free app." Read more

"...You can even undo poor moves. The pieces are easy to differentiate and the color of the pieces is not lost in the color of the squares...." Read more

"...That aside the game has a variable difficulty setting which is really helping my son (age 10) to improve his game...." Read more

447 customers mention "App quality"412 positive35 negative

Customers like the chess app. They find it fun and addictive, with no ads. It's a handy little time killer that is a wonderful option on their Kindle.

"...Pretty nice for a free app." Read more

"...It's just a handy little time killer and I have had to learn responses to unusual or unexpected openings and defenses...." Read more

"Although it's a simple app, it works pretty well for my needs." Read more

"...But a very nice app that I'm learning from and enjoying. ." Read more

333 customers mention "Learning value"309 positive24 negative

Customers find the chess app helpful for learning and practicing. It helps build skills and challenges players. The app is instructive for most players and gives them time to learn and try some tactics.

"...That is what this one does, it helps you learn to play chess, at your speed, with one or more players, with a timer showing the length of time of..." Read more

"It teaches you how to play somewhat and to the one guy who said they could only move the king and it makes them mad it's called a check" Read more

"I like it all. It helps me remember good moves and bad ones." Read more

"...the game play is really good, and has an excellent control over the computer skill level...." Read more

311 customers mention "Functionality"287 positive24 negative

Customers like the functionality of the mobile application. They say it's easy to navigate and use, runs smoothly without lag, and has a good system for playing chess. However, some mention that the program doesn't launch properly and that they wish it utilized more GPU power.

"This chess app is basic, but it works well. Haven't had any of the problems other reviewers had." Read more

"Although it's a simple app, it works pretty well for my needs." Read more

"...the computer plays well, and like most chess programs will destroy you in a hastily played end game." Read more

"VEry very good but unfortunately you cannot play online but with that said this is still a great game" Read more

305 customers mention "Chess game quality"275 positive30 negative

Customers appreciate the chess game quality. They find it an excellent version of chess for beginners, and an excellent product for players of all levels. The actual game logic and skill levels are one of the best, with decent computer opponents at higher difficulty settings. The computer opponents are well-made, making it a great set for beginner to intermediate players.

"...Cool sound/graphics and the a.I. difficulty will accommodate a wide range of players..." Read more

"This game is for all you smart geeks and video game geeks who are smart. If you like to play board an d strategic games this for you, too...." Read more

"..."undo" your last move when checkmated, but otherwise this is a great version of chess...." Read more

"Chess Free is a basic chess game that satisfies my needs. It has a sliding bar that you use to increase/decrease the skill of the computer...." Read more

253 customers mention "Graphics quality"223 positive30 negative

Customers appreciate the chess app's graphics quality. They find it realistic, authentic, and pleasing. The color of pieces is not lost in the squares, making it easy to differentiate them. Overall, customers find the app creative and enjoyable with a simple interface and screens.

"...The visuals are excellent, and learning to play is fun...." Read more

"...The pieces are easy to differentiate and the color of the pieces is not lost in the color of the squares...." Read more

"This is the chess app I like very much & use often. I like the graphics which makes it real easy to see the pieces & follow their moves...." Read more

"...It has a clean simple appearance and the options are pretty much what one would expect...." Read more

156 customers mention "Value for money"149 positive7 negative

Customers appreciate the value for money of the mobile application. They find it easy to install and use, with a user-friendly interface. Many consider it worth downloading for fun.

"...is the best money can buy," so despite my complaints this is worth downloading." Read more

"...All in all it's a fantastic game and the price certainly can't be beat!" Read more

"This game is olay for a free game. I am terrified to buy a paid game because I might waste my money. It's happened before...." Read more

"...However, it's free. I'm going to purchase the for sale version. It is sure to be worth the small cost." Read more

This game cheated me
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This game cheated me
This game just cheated me. It actually started using my castle as a diagonal piece to capture my queen who had checkmate the king. It was totally ridiculous. I am attaching a photo. I am really disturbed by this and would appreciaute an explanation. I play it on my Fire tablet but i am sending this message via my iphone. I am so angry at you for cheating me iut of a hard fought win.
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Top reviews from the United States

  • Jane Dittmer
    5.0 out of 5 stars FUN and easy to learn!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2022
    Verified Purchase
    I'm a total beginner and learning to play after making a promise to a family member to learn during Covid, so I could play with them as a result of the shut down. While they were trying to teach me, I was getting more frustrated and decided I needed to play on my own until I learned and could remember the various pieces and the moves each could or couldn't make.

    I looked through a bunch of online chess games, read reviews, watched chess being played on YouTube, etc. Found this download, read the reviews, and concluded I'd give this specific one a try. I wasn't looking for "all the bells and whistles" version or one that kept throwing ads up and creating distractions. I simply wanted to learn to play chess. That is what this one does, it helps you learn to play chess, at your speed, with one or more players, with a timer showing the length of time of each move, and at a level of difficulty desired.

    The visuals are excellent, and learning to play is fun. You learn as you go and you can play, by yourself (with the computer), or with another player, making it even more interesting, once you get the hang of it. While I always thought learning to play chess was 'difficult', with this game I discovered with time, patience, and a willingness to develop new memory skills (different pieces move differently in direction, number of spaces, etc.), learning to play chess can be fun when you get over the fear of making mistakes and not being "out to win" every time. I highly recommend this particular version of CHESS.
    AND SO FAR, NO AD POP-UPS, which makes it even better!

    Chess is a game of mental concentration and mental stimulation so it's a great game for young and old alike, especially when people are being constantly distracted by action video games. Thanks for creating this version.
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  • Mike Sause
    4.0 out of 5 stars I like it.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2024
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    No bells and whistles, but fun, easy to use, with an adjustable difficulty slider to manage your intensity. Pretty nice for a free app.
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  • Jimmy Wing
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and Forgiving
    Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2018
    Verified Purchase
    The program is strong enough for me, an average, casual player, and weak enough to give a beginner a good winning chance. You can even undo poor moves. The pieces are easy to differentiate and the color of the pieces is not lost in the color of the squares. The screen is 2-D, and that is a good thing given the relatively small, 3.5" playing area. It would be nice if a move list or replay option was available in order to examine a finished game (you can "undo" an entire game, and therefore write it down, as long as the final move has not been made), but this would be a tedious process. It would also be nice if the difficulty slide bar showed a numeric value. This would benefit players who want to alter the difficulty incrementally. Overall, this is a fun and easy to use program.
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  • Kindle Customer
    1.0 out of 5 stars The worst game ever
    Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2024
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    1 star way to hard makes you think you have a choice on how hard it is but it's not it doesn't It doesn't give you a choice on how hard it is it just It doesn't give you a say on how hard it is and also If you could this Code any other games because you will destroy The game that you're coding Whoever coded this game or if they're multiple coders I just wanna say you did a terrible job.
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  • Polly Cy
    3.0 out of 5 stars It cheats (well, it did today and I took pictures!)
    Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2023
    Verified Purchase
    Today it skipped a pawn six squares down a file and told me I was in check! I undid and tried a different move, and it did the same thing. Very strange.

    I see a number of commentators say it won't let them castle. Assuming it is not for technical reasons (king has moved previously, castling across or while in check, etc) I did discover that it allows the player to castle IF you move the king to its destination square FIRST. It moves the rook automatically once you do.

    I usually set the level slightly above the middle; I don't mind losing, but I'm neither a Master nor a masochist. I win about half the time, so I'm going to say that's probably in the "Expert" range. It would be nice if there were some marks calibrated on the skill level so you can try to match up with your USCF rating. I can't say how helpful this is for novice or beginning players. When I stopped playing, my rating was in the 1600s and it's a challenge.

    It has a tendency to play some really funky moves and openings. For example it starts pushing rooks' pawns in the first few moves and plays a very active king. I've probably played about 50 games, and the computer has moved the king in the first 10 moves at least 90% of the time. I can count the number of times it has castled on one hand - because having moved the king it can't.

    It seems odd that the program has so little interest in the center. It's been decades since I played competitively, though, so these may reflect modern chess theory. They are definitely out of the norm for what I remember.

    In defense, it does not claim to be a chess tutorial. Nor does it require you be connected to the web so as to play against a live opponent. It's just a handy little time killer and I have had to learn responses to unusual or unexpected openings and defenses. As one of my teachers used to say, "Free is the best money can buy," so despite my complaints this is worth downloading.
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  • Tia
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good game
    Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2024
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    It teaches you how to play somewhat and to the one guy who said they could only move the king and it makes them mad it's called a check
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  • Leon T.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Works great!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2024
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    This chess app is basic, but it works well. Haven't had any of the problems other reviewers had.
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  • Amazon Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars A functional program
    Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2025
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    Although it's a simple app, it works pretty well for my needs.
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  • Earth Man
    5.0 out of 5 stars I love this chess app
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 24, 2024
    Verified Purchase
    I'm only a basic level chess player and playing this app, against the computer, has improved my ability considerably. I have learned to plan ahead and try not to fall into traps! Full marks for making an app that has a great user interface and is fun.
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  • Joffrey
    5.0 out of 5 stars Une application de jeu d'échecs incontournable pour les passionnés
    Reviewed in France on June 15, 2023
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    Chess Free est une application incontournable pour tous les amateurs de jeu d'échecs. Que vous soyez un débutant qui souhaite apprendre les règles du jeu ou un joueur chevronné à la recherche de défis, cette application vous offre une expérience de jeu d'échecs complète et agréable.

    L'interface de Chess Free est simple, propre et facile à naviguer, permettant aux joueurs de se concentrer sur leur stratégie et leurs mouvements. Vous pouvez choisir entre différents niveaux de difficulté, allant du débutant à l'expert, pour adapter le jeu à votre niveau de compétence. De plus, l'application propose également un mode deux joueurs pour jouer contre vos amis en face à face.

    Le jeu d'échecs lui-même est réalisé avec précision, respectant toutes les règles classiques. Les mouvements des pièces sont fluides et réactifs, ce qui rend le jeu agréable et réaliste. L'application offre également la possibilité d'annuler les coups, de rejouer des parties précédentes et de mettre en place des positions personnalisées, ce qui permet d'explorer différentes stratégies et de s'entraîner.

    Chess Free propose également des fonctionnalités pédagogiques pour aider les joueurs à s'améliorer. Vous pouvez analyser vos parties, suivre votre progression et même obtenir des conseils et des suggestions tactiques pour améliorer votre jeu. Cette fonctionnalité est particulièrement utile pour les débutants qui souhaitent apprendre et comprendre les différentes stratégies de jeu d'échecs.

    En conclusion, Chess Free est une application incontournable pour tous les passionnés de jeu d'échecs. Avec son interface conviviale, ses fonctionnalités complètes et ses options de difficulté, elle offre une expérience de jeu d'échecs agréable et stimulante. Que vous soyez un débutant en quête d'apprentissage ou un joueur chevronné à la recherche de défis, Chess Free est l'application idéale pour satisfaire votre passion pour le jeu d'échecs.
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  • Stanislaw Kotowski
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good Chess Practice
    Reviewed in Canada on February 12, 2021
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    I enjoyed play from the start. Easy interface. Good to take along on the long flight.
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  • Cliente Amazon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Para principiantes como yo está muy bien.
    Reviewed in Spain on August 29, 2019
    Verified Purchase
    Mis conocimientos de ajedrez no son muy elevados. Para lo que yo quiero la app va perfectamente. Imagino que para un jugador experto será escasa, simple y, quizá, hasta sencilla. Pero repito, para mi nivel, cumple sobradamente.
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  • Steve
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great apo
    Reviewed in Australia on October 3, 2022
    Verified Purchase
    Great to be able to play at any level and learn more very straight forward
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