new in 2.0: chat and down to play. find players near you, message them, and set up a real game. the chess clock that saves every result.
you played a great game at the café. then it was gone. no record, no rating, nothing to show for it.
checkmate irl is the chess clock that saves it: every result, every rival, and a real rating for your over-the-board chess. built for the board, not the screen.
the clock
a full chess clock: bullet, blitz, rapid, classical, or your own time control. one-tap quick start, automatic move counting, and your opponent confirms the result so your record stays honest. works fully offline.
your rating
earn a real, algorithm-backed rating from every game you play, built on the glicko system. watch your elo journey climb with detailed charts.
chat (new in 2.0)
direct messages between players. see someone down to play nearby, then message them to lock in the game, with a "request a game" button right in the chat.
down to play
flag that you want a game at a venue right now, and see who else is up for it near you.
nearby: players & venues
a map-first nearby tab. discover 2,500+ chess venues in 60+ countries (cafés, clubs, parks and play spots) with photos, ratings and comments, and find the players around you.
clubs
create venue or social clubs, public or private, with announcements, leaderboards and member roles.
tournaments & events
run real events from your phone: swiss-style tournaments with automatic pairings, or casual open-play meetups. live standings and results that
count toward your rating.
share
post shareable result cards for your games and tournaments to instagram, whatsapp and more.
from your first café game to your 100th tournament, checkmate irl is where real chess lives.
terms of use: https://checkmateirl.com/terms-of-service
privacy policy: https://checkmateirl.com/privacy-policy
checkmate irl 2.0. the biggest update we've ever shipped.
a complete redesign, top to bottom: new look, new typography, faster everywhere. and the features you asked for most:
- chat: direct messages between players. see someone down to play nearby, then message them to lock in the game.
- down to play: flag you want a game right now and see who's up for it.
- a rebuilt map: find chess cafés, clubs and parks near you, with photos, ratings and comments.
- create clubs: spin up a venue or social club in a few taps.
- a redesigned profile: your elo journey, head-to-head rivalries, and win-rate by colour.
- shareable result cards for your games and tournaments.
- performance and stability fixes throughout.
new here? it's the chess clock that saves every over-the-board game and turns your results into a rating that's yours.
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Version 2.0.1
The developer, Lucas Schaubel, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
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Information
Seller
Lucas Schaubel
Size
57 MB
Category
Lifestyle
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.