FICSBoard
Play Online Chess on FICS
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Play live online chess on the Free Internet Chess Server with a fast, clean, and focused interface built for real players.
FICSBoard is a fast, lightweight chess client for playing live games on the Free Internet Chess Server (FICS), one of the longest-running online chess communities in the world.
Play real opponents in real time with a clean, focused interface designed specifically for online chess.
FEATURES:
• Play live online chess on FICS
• Guest and registered account login
• Real-time board updates
• Players can send and receive text messages through the FICS command console.
• Sound effects for moves and game events
• Clean, distraction-free interface
• Optimized for iPhone and iPad
Whether you’re playing casual games or competitive rated matches, FICSBoard gives you a smooth and reliable way to connect and play from anywhere.
FICSBoard is an independent client and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Free Internet Chess Server (FICS).
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Information
- Seller
- TONY E CAMPBELL
- Size
- 2.3 MB
- Category
- Board
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 26.1 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 26.1 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 26.1 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 26.1 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 26.1 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
13+
- 13+
- Frequent
Contests
Infrequent
Profanity or Crude Humor
Contains
Messaging and Chat
User-Generated Content
- Copyright
- © 2025 Tony Campbell