How to install Chess Online?

To install Chess Online, visit the Google Play Store and search for the app, then tap the 'Install' button. The app will download and install automatically on your Android device.

Does Chess Online have ads?

Yes, Chess Online contains advertisements. These ads help support the free version of the app.

What permissions does Chess Online require?

Chess Online requires various permissions to function properly. You can view the complete list of permissions in the 'App Permissions' section on this page or in the Google Play Store listing.

Chess Online

Description

Been playing Chess Online for a couple months now. It’s basically an online chess game where you can play against people from all over the world. Pretty solid app if you’re into strategy games and want to test your chess skills.

Here’s what you do: you can play matches against random opponents or join a clan and team up with friends to battle other clans. There’s also a really strong AI you can play against to practice and improve your game. And the different time controls – like blitz and bullet chess – keep things fresh and challenging.

Look, if you’re a chess fan, you’ll probably like this. It’s not perfect – the upgrades can take forever at higher levels and the ads can be annoying if you don’t pay. But overall it does the job and it’s worth checking out if you want to get your chess on.

Editor Opinion

So here's my honest take on Chess Online. I've tested a bunch of chess apps and this one's pretty solid. The gameplay is smooth, the graphics look great, and there's a ton of strategic depth without being overwhelming. And it's also free to play, which is nice. But it can get a bit repetitive after a while, and the paywall for upgrades is kinda annoying. Overall though, I'd say it's one of the better chess apps out there.

Author Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros & Cons

Pros

Tons of strategic depth without being overwhelming
Graphics look great and run smooth on older phones
Free to play, don't need to spend money to enjoy it
Strong AI to practice against
Variety of time control options to keep it fresh

Cons

Upgrades take forever at higher levels
Gets repetitive after a while
Ads can be annoying if you don't pay

Specifications

Updated	14.08.2025
Category	Board
Age Rating	Teen
Developer	Chess Friends
Android	Android 7.0++
Package Name	`chessfriends.online.chess`

Ratings

91

Google Play

4.6/5

175,875 reviews

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