Chess by Staple Games

Timeless classic strategy

Coming Soon · Expected Apr 1, 2026 · Free

Chess. Nothing more. Nothing less. We built the chess app we always wanted—one that respects the game and respects your time. No subscriptions. No ads interrupting your concentration. No bloated features you'll never use. Just chess, beautifully crafted for every Apple device you own. PLAY YOUR WAY • Solo Practice — Challenge our AI across 6 difficulty levels, from casual beginner to near-unbeatable expert. • Pass & Play — Hand your device to a friend and play face to face. • Online Multiplayer — Connect through Game Center to challenge friends or get matched with players worldwide. • Local Wireless — Play with someone nearby over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. No internet required. REAL CHESS. ALL THE RULES. Every rule, implemented correctly: • Castling (kingside and queenside) • En passant captures • Pawn promotion to any piece • Check, checkmate, and stalemate • Threefold repetition draws • Fifty-move rule ONE APP. EVERY APPLE DEVICE. iPhone. iPad. Mac. Apple TV. Apple Watch. Vision Pro. DESIGNED FOR EVERYONE • Full VoiceOver support with voice-guided gameplay • High contrast and colorblind modes • Large text and zoomed display options • 5 beautiful board themes • Dark mode TRACK YOUR JOURNEY • Climb through 10 ranks from Beginner to Mythic • Track your win streaks and daily play habits • Game Center achievements and leaderboards THE STAPLE GAMES PROMISE We make games the way they should be made. Simple interfaces. Thoughtful design. No dark patterns. Just quality software you can rely on. Download Chess by Staple Games. Play a match. That's it.

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    Information

    • Seller
      • Staple Games, LLC
    • Size
      • 8.8 MB
    • Category
      • Board
    • Compatibility
      Requires iOS 17 or later.
      • iPhone
        Requires iOS 17 or later.
      • iPad
        Requires iPadOS 17 or later.
      • Mac
        Requires macOS 14 or later.
      • Apple Vision
        Requires visionOS 26.1 or later.
      • Apple TV
        Requires tvOS 26.1 or later.
      • Apple Watch
        Requires watchOS 10.0 or later.
    • Languages
      English and 23 more
      • English, Arabic, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Norwegian Bokmål, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Vietnamese
    • Age Rating
      4+
    • Copyright
      • © Staple Games, LLC
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    • Supports

    • Game Center

      Discover new games and play with friends. This game also features leaderboards and achievements.

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