15 Best iPhone Chess Applications
18Who 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 some of the best iPhone chess apps that we have tested in the past couple of years:
1. Shredder Chess:
Shredder Chess is one of the best IPhone chess applications. When you get a Computer chess world champion on your phone, you know you’ve got a challenge in front of you. This game has a strong engine, great graphics, and plenty of features to improve your skills.
2. Chess Pro + Coach:
Chess Pro is designed to provide you with chess training. It has multiple levels to improve your level of play gradually. Multiple visual themes and plenty of famous games are included.
3. 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.
4. t Chess Pro:
t Chess Pro is 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!
5. 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 (even though it hasn’t been updated for a while).
6. 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.
7. Stockfish Chess:
Stockfish Chess is the best free iPhone chess app hands down. You get a very strong engine and a great looking board. Did I mention it’s free?
8. Chess.com:
Whether you are interested in playing or learning chess, this iPhone chess app has you covered. Users can challenge their friends online, solve over 50k puzzles,, and even receive video lessons.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. Chess Evolution Puzzle Hero:
Chess Evolution Puzzle Hero happens to be another exciting chess puzzle app for iOS. It has 18 levels and 900 free puzzles. Levels are ordered from low to high strength of play.
12. Chess Premium HD:
An iPad chess app designed to provide you with a clean and elegant user experience. It offers decent sound effects too. Might not have the strongest engine but could prove useful for those of you just getting started with this board game.
13. SocialChess:
SocialChess happens to be a turn-based chess game for iOS. Those of you familiar with correspondence chess are going to find this application useful. It has a clean user interface and keeps track of your stats too.
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 Classic:
Chess Classic is a decent-looking chess application for iOS. You can choose to play chess in 2D or 3D. 4 sets of themes are included. A 2-player mode is available. Ideal for beginners.
If you love chess, you are going to have a great time playing these chess apps on your iPhone. Nothing is more satisfying than beating a super strong engine or solving tough chess problems. Don’t forget to check out these iPad chess games to have more fun.
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Great post, I like chess very much , but I still does do it well , so I will download one of it and have more practice!
ok, here I also have a good share:
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there are many kinds of good consumer electronics that you can enjoy yourself even well!
Thanks! Saved me a bunch of time. There are a ton of chess programs for the iPhone. I just bought Shredder. Very slick app.
If you like the app, you’ve got to try the real thing on a PC. With the Elo of 2800, it’s one of the best programs ever made (chessbase.com)! And if you do decide to buy the PC program, let me know if you can beat it as I still haven’t managed that feat 🙂
Guys, please, teach me: how do I install the new Pocket Fritz 3.0 on my (brand new) iPHONE 3G?
Thanks,
Mike
Have you tried Fritz Chess for iPhone? It’s specifically made for iPhone.
Glaurung Chess is really excellent. Very strong engine, aggressive play, all the options one would want. The fact that it’s free is great of course but that’s not what makes it so good.
Also, had previously downloaded “Chess O.” Don’t bother, it sucks feature-wise and crashes frequently.
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I like t Chess. It’s very easy to use. The other games look like kind of a mess.
Have you tried iChess Pack? A tons of features and absolutely free 🙂
Would you like to try our new program iGrandMaster? Maybe I can get you a trial version. It is based on the award winning PocketGrandmaster and has an interface especially designed for the iPhone.
Look at http://www.igrandmaster.de/ to get a full description.
hi, i’m looking for an app that will allow me to input algebraic notation and then see the board. some apps (iChess) allows to input moves, but its board doesn’t have the notation… any ideas?
"Live Chess Viewer" is an iPhone app that lets you watch games being played live online. It is a great way to relax during your morning commute or while you wait in line. I watched Nakamura play a blitz game and had so much fun trying to guess what his next move would be.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/live-chess-viewer/…
anybody wan to review about Shredder vs Hiarcs for iphone 3gs?? which is most instructional????
I found Shredder to be a bit stronger. If that is what you are asking.
u might check ab-chess.com
Greetings! I’ve used Chess with Friends to play others online, but its own engine is not in the same league as those mentioned above. Chess.com has a nice UI for playing online, however I must access it straight from the App Store. Haven’t found an Install button.
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