Universe of Chess
40+ Chess Variants
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Universe of Chess: The Pinnacle of Strategy
Universe of Chess brings the greatest chess variants in history to your mobile device. From the legendary 11x10 Tamerlane Chess to 9th-century Shatranj, cylindrical boards, and variants you build yourself — this is chess without limits. Experience the deepest collection of historical board games ever assembled on mobile, with a clean interface, fluid controls, real-time online multiplayer, and multiple dedicated AI engines.
40+ Historical Variants
Tamerlane Chess (11x10), Shatranj, Shatranj al-Husun, Shatranj at-Tamma, Shatranj al-Mustatila (4x16), Shatranj al-Muddawara (cylindrical board), Firdawsi Chess, Modern Chess, and dozens of community variants — each with its own rules, board, and pieces.
Online PvP and Leaderboard
Quick matchmaking or private rooms. Rated matches, Elo rating, and the global Council of Conquerors leaderboard to track your rise.
20 AI Opponents
From Novice Janissary to Emir Timur, each with a unique historical persona and playing style. All trained on opening books built specifically for Tamerlane Chess — beginner-friendly to grandmaster-level.
Variant Workshop
Design any chess variant from scratch. Set the board size and shape — rectangle, hexagon, or cylinder. Place pieces freely and define custom movement rules. Apply special mechanics including Portal teleportation, Fog of War, Lava, Merge, Atomic explosion, Mana, Citadel squares, and more. Run AI balance analysis, simulate tournaments, and publish your creation to the community.
Strategy Lab
Analyze positions, build strategic plans, and study any variant in depth. A dedicated space for players who want to go beyond playing and truly understand the game.
Puzzle Mode
Engine-verified tactical puzzles drawn from real game positions, ranked by difficulty. A focused challenge to keep your pattern recognition sharp.
Commander Profile
Elo tracking, win rate analytics, achievements, daily quests, rank progression from Wanderer to Conqueror, and full customization through the Grand Bazaar — 8 board themes, multiple piece sets, and an ad-free Premium option.
Offline and Online. 12 Languages. Free to download.
Perfect for chess lovers, strategy enthusiasts, history fans, and anyone who wants more depth than 8x8.
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Language issues have been resolved.
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Information
- Seller
- MUSA GOKTAS
- Size
- 128.9 MB
- Category
- Board
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.0 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.0 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+
- Contains
Advertising
- In-App Purchases
Yes
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- © 2025 Musa Goktas