Best chess apps for casual play
You just want quick games against humans or bots without commitment to training.
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Chess.com
Chess.com, LLC
The default home of online chess.
Free · from $6.99/mo
4.5Web · iOS · Android
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Lichess
Lichess (non-profit)
Free, open-source chess. Forever.
Free
4.8Web · iOS · Android
Chessnut Air
Pendo Technology Ltd. (Chessnut)
Affordable electronic board with multi-app support.
From $349.99 one-time
2.6iOS · Android · Windows
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Dr. Wolf
Chess.com (ex-Chessimo acquisition)
An AI that plays with you and explains every move.
Free · from $9.99/mo
4.6iOS · Android
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Follow Chess
Asim Pereira
Live broadcasts of every top tournament.
Free · from $0.99/mo
Web · iOS · Android
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Noctie.ai
Noctie.ai
AI opponents that play like humans do.
Free · from $5/mo
Web
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Shredder Chess
Stefan Meyer-Kahlen
A classic standalone chess engine for offline play.
From $7.99 one-time
iOS · Android · macOS
SparkChess
Media Division SRL
Friendly casual chess with quirky AI characters.
Free
4.0Web · iOS · Android
Square Off
Infivention / Emotix (Square Off, Inc.)
Robotic auto-move chessboard with online integration.
From $279 one-time
4.0iOS · Android
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ChessKid
Chess.com, LLC
The safest place for kids to learn chess.
Free · from $9/mo
4.4Web · iOS · Android