iChessOne
Board
Free · Designed for iPad
Connect your iChessOne board to play chess offline or online, analyze your games, and update your device – all from one powerful companion app.
The iChessOne app is the official control center for the world’s first foldable electronic chessboard.
Designed by active chess players for professionals and enthusiasts alike, the iChessOne app blends the elegance of traditional chess with modern technology. It provides a natural, tournament-level playing experience and unlocks the board's full capabilities, including offline matches, in-depth game analysis, and seamless online integration with leading chess platforms.
Key Features:
1. Online play with top chess platforms:
Connect your iChessOne board via the app to play on popular platforms such as Lichess and Chess.com. Enjoy real-time or correspondence games while maintaining the authentic feel of physical, wooden chess pieces, thanks to automatic move recognition and wireless data transmission.
2. Offline modes with built-in AI:
Train anytime, anywhere by playing offline against the powerful Stockfish engine. Adjust the AI thinking speed to match your skill level and training goals. You can also play one-on-one games on the same board with another player, and every move is recorded for later review and analysis.
3. Game analysis and archiving
Every match is automatically saved, so you can revisit and analyze your games to improve your strategy. You can also archive unfinished matches and export game records in PGN format to share or for further analysis.
4. Multicolor interactive LED guidance
The iChessOne board has advanced multicolored LED indicators that highlight moves, suggest possible actions, signal mistakes, and show your opponent’s moves. The app provides full customization — adjust the colors, brightness, and visual effects to fit your preferences.
5. Advanced settings and personalization
Tailor your experience with a wide range of customization options. Configure move detection sensitivity, enable premoves, and adjust other advanced settings. Ghost Mode allows you to hide your opponent’s rating during online matches. AI thinking speed controls enable varied and realistic training scenarios.
6. Firmware management and battery monitoring
Use the app to update your board’s firmware, check the battery status, and manage the power settings. You’ll receive notifications about new features and available updates directly within the app.
7. Seamless connectivity and intuitive interface
Designed for simplicity and stability, the app connects to your board via Bluetooth Low Energy for fast, reliable communication. The user-friendly interface makes every feature accessible to beginners and advanced players alike, without unnecessary complexity.
iChessOne combines traditional chess craftsmanship with modern electronics and software to bring the classic board game experience into the digital age. It maintains the authentic feel of physical chess while providing advanced training tools and effortless online play.
Developed by passionate chess enthusiasts, the app lets you play anywhere - at home, on the go, offline, or online - giving you full control over your matches and enabling you to continuously improve your chess skills. The iChessOne board features advanced multicolored LED indicators that highlight moves, suggest possible actions, signal mistakes, and display your opponent's moves. The app provides full customization — adjust the colors, brightness, and visual effects to fit your preferences.
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Online games now keep running smoothly even when the screen is off or the app is in the background.
New screen timeout options – choose whether to keep the screen on only during games, always, or follow system settings.
Better language selection – the app now follows your device language and remembers your choice.
Safer handling of recent games with clearer move history.
You can now save and review your finished Chess.com games in the history.
Fixed issues with resigning from paused games and with castling/promotion dialogs not closing properly.
Other small fixes and improvements for a more stable experience.
The developer, Janusz Lisowski, 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
- Seller
- Janusz Lisowski
- Size
- 128.3 MB
- Category
- Board
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 13.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 13.0 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 13.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 11.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © iChess - Janusz Lisowski