Chessboard – Play Chess
Chess & Antichess
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Play classic chess or Antichess together — locally or online. No account, no ads.
Chessboard is a simple chess app for two players to play chess together. Play without ads, without an account, and without public matchmaking. Enjoy classic chess anytime — offline on one device or online by inviting each other.
The chess app allows only legal moves and supports all important chess rules, including castling, en passant, and pawn promotion. It also includes Antichess, where captures are mandatory and the goal is to lose all pieces or have no legal moves. Ideal for beginners, kids, and experienced players who want to play together.
CHESS ON ONE DEVICE
Play chess with two people on a single device — a classic chess experience without a physical board. Perfect as travel chess, for on the go, at a café, or at home – no physical chessboard or pieces needed.
CHESS ON TWO DEVICES
Connect two devices and play chess on separate screens. The connection works by invitation, for example via an invite link you share once using a messenger or another method. After that, you can invite each other directly from within the app without having to resend the link every time. An internet connection is required.
Suitable for games in the same room or over longer distances.
GAME PROGRESS
The current chess game is saved automatically. All moves remain visible, and the game can be continued at any time.
FAQ
Is this chess app suitable for kids?
Yes, the app is kid-friendly and easy to use.
Is there a computer opponent or chess AI?
No. Chessboard focuses exclusively on games between two people you choose to play with — there are no random opponents or public matches.
Does the chess app require internet access?
Only for playing on two devices. Playing on one device works completely offline.
Are there ads or registration?
No. No ads, no login, no account.
Ratings & Reviews
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App translated into many more languages.
The developer, Matthias Juengel, 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 Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
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Information
- Provider
- Matthias Juengel
- Size
- 72.2 MB
- Category
- Board
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.6 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.6 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.6 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.6 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.5 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
English and 18 more
- English, Arabic, Bengali, Danish, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2026 Matthias Juengel