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Who said people who are on the phone a lot can’t think clearly? You can prove how smart you are by trying some of the best chess games that the App Store has to offer. Chess, like many other board games, is fun and doesn’t get old too soon. It helps keep your mind sharp too. Best of all, it is so easy to learn.

Here are the best chess applications for iPhone that we have tested:

1. Shredder Chess:

Shredder Chess is the best chess application for iPhone hands down. When you get a Computer chess world champion on your phone, you know you’ve got a challenge in front of you.

2. t Chess Pro:

t Chess Pro another tough cookie to crack. It’s awesome looking and comes with multiple levels. Keeps you going until you have improved. It supports blindfold chess too!

3. Chess Genius:

Chess Genius has been around for ages. In fact, it was the first computer chess program that I purchased. It looks better than ever on iPhone.

4. Chess Problems:

If you are into solving chess puzzles on the go, Chess Problems for iPhone has got you covered. Comes with 645 chess games you can study to take your game to the next level.

5. Hiarcs Chess:

Those of you familiar with Computer chess probably know about Hiarcs having a very human-like playing style. Hiarcs Chess has decent graphics and can teach you a thing or two on how to play an opponent that does not make many mistakes. It has a lot to offer to beginners too.

6. Chess Classic:

Chess Classic another cool looking chess game for the iPhone. Ideal for beginners.

7. Fritz Chess for iPhone:

Fritz Chess is known as one of the best chess engine in the world. Now, it has finally come to the iPhone. Along with Shredder, Fritz is the strongest chess app on the iPhone.

8. ChessBase Online:

ChessBase Online gives you access to 5 million games of chess online. Games are updated on a weekly basis. This is great for research

9. PlayChess:

PlayChess is one of the best places to play Chess online. It has over 20k active chess lovers. It gives you access to live grandmaster games too.

10. Deep Green:

OK. We are not talking about Deep Blue here. But Deep Green‘s a very good looking app and has a strong engine.

11. Stockfish Chess:

Stockfish Chess is the best free chess application for iPhone hands down. You get a very strong engine and a great looking board. And it’s free.

12. Chess Clock:

Chess Clock is the official chess game for the iPhone. It’s very convenient and good looking at the same time.

13. Chess With Friends:

a cool free application that lets you play chess with your friends.

14. Chess Academy for Kids:

Chess Academy for Kids is a great tool to get young kids started with Chess. It has 140 tutorials & challenges for your children.

15. Chess at ICC:

Chess at ICC is another fine chess app for people interested in playing this game online. It costs $17 for 6 months to use this.

If you are into chess, you are going to have a heck of a time playing these chess apps on your iPhone. Nothing is more satisfying than beating a super strong engine or solving super tough chess problems. If you own an iPad, these iPad chess games are worth checking out too.