Big Chess: Strategy Board Game
Multiplayer, Tactics & Puzzles
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
9 chess variants. One app. Play online, challenge friends, or solve puzzles — Big Chess redefines the game on a 10×10 board.
Big Chess — the ultimate chess experience on a 10×10 board.
Forget what you knew about chess. Big Chess expands the classic game to a 10×10 board, introducing new pieces and deeper strategic possibilities that breathe fresh life into every match. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned player, the larger board opens up entirely new layers of tactics, endgames, and creativity — making every game feel like uncharted territory.
— ONLINE MULTIPLAYER —
Challenge players from around the world in real-time matches. The ELO-based matchmaking system pairs you with opponents of similar skill, so every game is a true contest. Track your rating, climb the global leaderboard, and prove yourself as a Big Chess master.
— PLAY WITH FRIENDS —
Send a direct challenge to any friend in your list and play whenever you're both ready. No waiting in matchmaking — just pick your time control and start the game.
— WATCH LIVE GAMES —
Spectate ongoing matches between other players in real time. Browse public games, join as a viewer, and study the strategies of top players as they unfold.
— PLAY OFFLINE: BEAT THE BOT —
Not connected? No problem. Train against the AI at 7 difficulty levels — from a relaxed beginner experience to a formidable opponent that will test even experienced players. Sharpen your skills at your own pace, anytime.
— LOCAL MULTIPLAYER —
Play face-to-face with a friend on a single device. Perfect for a quick game anywhere, no internet required.
— CHESS PUZZLES —
Put your tactical skills to the test with hundreds of chess puzzles. Solve positions, earn a puzzle rating, and track your progress. New puzzles keep the challenge fresh and help you improve faster than regular play alone.
— 9 CHESS VARIANTS —
Big Chess is just the beginning. Explore a full library of chess variants, each with unique rules that completely change how the game is played:
• Duck Chess — a rubber duck blocks the board and must be moved every turn
• Fog of War — you can only see squares your pieces can attack
• Crazyhouse — captured pieces become your own and can be dropped back on the board
• Atomic Chess — captures cause explosions that destroy surrounding pieces
• Makruk — traditional Southeast Asian chess with its own distinct pieces and rules
• Capablanca Chess — played on a 10×8 board with two powerful new pieces
• Grand Chess — a 10×10 variant with a rich strategic depth
• Chess 960 — starting positions are randomized, eliminating all opening theory
— DEEP CUSTOMIZATION —
Make the game truly yours:
• Time controls: Bullet (1 min), Blitz (3 min), Rapid (5 min), Classical (15+10), or Unlimited
• Board themes: choose from multiple beautiful board color schemes
• Move highlights: see legal moves at a glance
• Move hints: get suggestions when you're not sure what to play
• Undo moves: take back a move during offline games
• Coordinates: show or hide board coordinates
• Animation speed: Slow, Normal, Fast, or Instant
• Auto-queen: automatically promote pawns to a Queen
• Haptic feedback: feel every move
• Sound: adjust volume or mute entirely
• Export games: save your games in PGN format for analysis
— YOUR PROFILE —
Build your chess identity. Upload an avatar, track your game statistics, win/loss/draw ratios, and puzzle rating — all in one place.
— ARCHIVE —
Every game is saved automatically. Review past games, filter by variant or game mode, and replay any match from your history.
Download Big Chess and discover a chess experience like no other.
Privacy Policy: https://bigchess10.com/privacypolicy.html
Terms of Use: https://bigchess10.com/termsofuse.html
Ratings & Reviews
This update is a major milestone for the app.
FULL REDESIGN
The interface has been completely rebuilt from the ground up — cleaner, faster, and more intuitive at every step.
PERFORMANCE & SIZE
Significant app size reduction and interface optimizations for a smoother experience across all devices.
9 CHESS VARIANTS NOW AVAILABLE
We've added a full library of chess variants to play offline against the bot or a friend on the same device:
• Big Chess — the flagship 10×10 experience with new pieces and deeper strategy
• Duck Chess — move the rubber duck every turn or lose
• Fog of War — you only see what your pieces can attack
• Crazyhouse — drop captured pieces back onto the board
• Atomic Chess — every capture triggers an explosion
• Makruk — traditional Southeast Asian chess
• Capablanca Chess — 10×8 board with two powerful new pieces
• Grand Chess — strategic 10×10 with full piece set
• Chess 960 — randomized starting positions, zero opening theory
The developer, Big Chess, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Contact Info
- User Content
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Identifiers
- Diagnostics
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- BIG CHESS BG LTD OOD
- Size
- 79.3 MB
- Category
- Strategy
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.1 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Premium Plan – All Features $3.99
- Premium Plan – All Features $0.99
- Premium Plan – All Features $2.99
- Copyright
- © Big Chess BG LTD OOD
