nearChess
Play in your neighbourhood
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
nearChess is a modern chess platform built for players who want more than just online games. Play real-time chess with low-latency performance, connect with friends, join clubs, and discover chess players and tournaments happening near you.
Whether you’re a casual player, a club regular, or a competitive grinder, nearChess brings online gameplay and local chess communities together in one seamless experience.
Key Features:
Find Players Near You
- Discover nearby chess players using location-based features
- Connect with local clubs and events
- Turn online matches into real-world chess connections
Social Chess Experience
- Add friends and challenge them anytime
- Follow players and track progress
- Build your chess network locally and globally
Real-Time Online Chess
- Smooth, low-latency gameplay
- Instant move synchronization
- Reliable game state updates even on slower networks
Play & Compete
- Rated and casual matches
- Global and local leaderboards
- Skill-based matchmaking to find balanced games
Clubs & Tournaments
- Join or create chess clubs
- Participate in online and local tournaments
- Compete with your community and track performance
Built for Performance
nearChess is designed with real-time architecture to ensure:
> Fast matchmaking
> Minimal lag
> Accurate, live game updates
Who Is nearChess For?
- Chess beginners looking for friendly matches
- Competitive players chasing ratings and rankings
- Club players who want to grow their local chess circle
- Anyone who loves chess and community
Download nearChess and experience chess that’s not just online — it’s near you.
Ratings & Reviews
- This app hasn’t received enough ratings or reviews to display an overview.
- Revamped Home Page
- UX UI Changes
- Bug Fixes
- New Items in Menu
The developer, nearChess, 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:
- Location
- Contact Info
- User Content
- Identifiers
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Usage Data
- Diagnostics
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- CATALAN SPORTS PRIVATE LIMITED
- Size
- 139.4 MB
- Category
- Board
- 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. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © Catalan Sports Pvt Ltd