Chess Universe • Play free chess games & win
Chess Universe Board In-app purchases Contains ads
Play online chess with friends, offline with computer or solve chess puzzles.
- Rating
- 4.7
- 115K ratings
- Downloads
- 14.8M+
- on Google Play
- Price
- Free
- In-app purchases
- Updated
- Jul 22
- 2026 · v1.27.6
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About Chess Universe • Play free chess games & win
Become a better chess player. Play free online or offline chess games. Learn tricks, traps and winning moves from legendary Bobby Fischer and Garry Kasparov.
New: Say hello to chess pets. Get your own chess pet for your achievements in the game.
- Play online chess on various chess timer modes: bullet, blitz, rapid
- Play offline with computer. Select 7 difficulty levels
- Improve your ELO rating with every win
- Compare yourself with other players on the Leaderboard
- Find 50 winning moves from legendary Bobby Fischer and Garry Kasparov in Chess Academy
- Find best moves in 6 different towers in Chess Academy
- Choose your look with unique chess avatars
- Communicate with fun animated emojis as you play
- Imptove your game with solving daily chess quests
- Earn rewards in gold and gems
- Collect and select beautifully designed backgrounds
- Designed for mobile phones and tablets
ONLINE LIVE MULTIPLAYER CHESS MODE
You will play with chess players around the world.
Chess timer modes you can select for ONLINE chess multiplayer games in PLAY menu:
* Bullet 2 player mode: 30 second or 1 min per game per player
* Blitz 2 player mode: 3 min or 5 min per game per player
* Rapid 2 player mode: 10 min or 15 min per game per player
PRACTICE AGAINST COMPUTER MODE - ONLINE OR OFFLINE
* You can play with a computer against 7 levels of difficulty.
* NEW: You can use HINTS in practice mode.
* NEW: You can use UNDO in practice mode.
Chess timer modes that you can select in PRACTICE CHESS MODE for single player games:
* Play with NO TIME limit per game
* 15 min timer mode per player
* 10 min + 5 seconds for each move timer mode per player
* 10 min timer mode per player
* 5 min + 3 seconds for each move timer mode per player
* 5 min timer mode per player
* 3 min + 2 seconds for each move timer mode per player
* 3 min timer mode per player
* 2 min + 1 second for each move timer mode per player
* 1 min timer mode per player
* 30 seconds timer mode per player
SOLVE CHESS TACTICS AND PUZZLES IN THE CHESS ACADEMY
Quickly become a better chess player by solving educational chess puzzles and tactics in 6 thematic towers.
* Fischer's Kingdom: Find 50 winning moves from the 50 best games of the legendary Bobby Fischer
* Garry's Keep: Find the 50 best moves from the 50 best games of former world champion Garry Kasparov
* Checkmate Tower: find 35 checkmates in 1 or 2 moves
* Checkmate Maze: find 50 checkmates in 1 or 2 moves
* Sacrifice Pit: Find 50 great tactics to sharpen your tactical vision
* Double Attack Coliseum: Solve 50 chess puzzles with double attack motif
If you like to play chess with friends and family or live chess, you will love to play in the new Chess Universe app. The game is designed to creatively motivate and guide players to improve from beginner to chess master.
Join the fun today and perhaps you might be the next contender for the World Chess Championship!
Chess Universe brings you and your chess friends tons of fun.
Start your journey today. Play now.
ABOUT CHESS UNIVERSE
The chess universe app is built by chess Grandmasters and Gaming Experts with the idea of presenting the best of both worlds in a unique, gamified chess adventure.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChessUniverseApp/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chess_universe_the_game/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/chess_universe
Web page: https://www.chess-universe.net
New: Say hello to chess pets. Get your own chess pet for your achievements in the game.
- Play online chess on various chess timer modes: bullet, blitz, rapid
- Play offline with computer. Select 7 difficulty levels
- Improve your ELO rating with every win
- Compare yourself with other players on the Leaderboard
- Find 50 winning moves from legendary Bobby Fischer and Garry Kasparov in Chess Academy
- Find best moves in 6 different towers in Chess Academy
- Choose your look with unique chess avatars
- Communicate with fun animated emojis as you play
- Imptove your game with solving daily chess quests
- Earn rewards in gold and gems
- Collect and select beautifully designed backgrounds
- Designed for mobile phones and tablets
ONLINE LIVE MULTIPLAYER CHESS MODE
You will play with chess players around the world.
Chess timer modes you can select for ONLINE chess multiplayer games in PLAY menu:
* Bullet 2 player mode: 30 second or 1 min per game per player
* Blitz 2 player mode: 3 min or 5 min per game per player
* Rapid 2 player mode: 10 min or 15 min per game per player
PRACTICE AGAINST COMPUTER MODE - ONLINE OR OFFLINE
* You can play with a computer against 7 levels of difficulty.
* NEW: You can use HINTS in practice mode.
* NEW: You can use UNDO in practice mode.
Chess timer modes that you can select in PRACTICE CHESS MODE for single player games:
* Play with NO TIME limit per game
* 15 min timer mode per player
* 10 min + 5 seconds for each move timer mode per player
* 10 min timer mode per player
* 5 min + 3 seconds for each move timer mode per player
* 5 min timer mode per player
* 3 min + 2 seconds for each move timer mode per player
* 3 min timer mode per player
* 2 min + 1 second for each move timer mode per player
* 1 min timer mode per player
* 30 seconds timer mode per player
SOLVE CHESS TACTICS AND PUZZLES IN THE CHESS ACADEMY
Quickly become a better chess player by solving educational chess puzzles and tactics in 6 thematic towers.
* Fischer's Kingdom: Find 50 winning moves from the 50 best games of the legendary Bobby Fischer
* Garry's Keep: Find the 50 best moves from the 50 best games of former world champion Garry Kasparov
* Checkmate Tower: find 35 checkmates in 1 or 2 moves
* Checkmate Maze: find 50 checkmates in 1 or 2 moves
* Sacrifice Pit: Find 50 great tactics to sharpen your tactical vision
* Double Attack Coliseum: Solve 50 chess puzzles with double attack motif
If you like to play chess with friends and family or live chess, you will love to play in the new Chess Universe app. The game is designed to creatively motivate and guide players to improve from beginner to chess master.
Join the fun today and perhaps you might be the next contender for the World Chess Championship!
Chess Universe brings you and your chess friends tons of fun.
Start your journey today. Play now.
ABOUT CHESS UNIVERSE
The chess universe app is built by chess Grandmasters and Gaming Experts with the idea of presenting the best of both worlds in a unique, gamified chess adventure.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChessUniverseApp/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chess_universe_the_game/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/chess_universe
Web page: https://www.chess-universe.net
What’s new
Version 1.27.6 · Updated July 22, 2026
- In the “play vs computer” mode, when you defeat an island opponent, you get to keep it as a pet. - When you defeat all 120 island opponents you get a special pet. - You can boost your experience points at the end of online matches and get more keys.
User reviews
Like the effects
Its nice
I just wish there were some darker-skinned characters #blacklivesmatter
Best chess game ever made...
Love it!
Superb game to learn chess in a much better way the new undo and hint option are also really good.The point system is a little confusing otherwise very good.
Frequently asked questions
What can I do on Chess Universe?
You can play free online or offline chess games, learn tricks and winning moves from legendary players, improve your ELO rating, compare yourself with other players on the Leaderboard, solve chess puzzles, and earn rewards.
Can I play chess online against other players?
Yes, you can play online chess with players from around the world in various timer modes like bullet, blitz, and rapid.
Can I play chess offline?
Yes, you can play offline chess with the computer at 7 different difficulty levels.
Are there any features to help me improve my chess skills?
Yes, you can use hints and undo moves in practice mode, solve educational chess puzzles and tactics in 6 thematic towers, and learn winning moves from legendary players.
What timer modes are available for online multiplayer chess games?
You can choose from bullet mode (30 seconds or 1 minute per game per player), blitz mode (3 minutes or 5 minutes per game per player), and rapid mode (10 minutes or 15 minutes per game per player).
What timer modes are available for practice chess mode?
You can play with no time limit per game, or choose from various timer modes ranging from 15 minutes to 30 seconds per player.
Is Chess Universe available on mobile phones and tablets?
Yes, Chess Universe is designed for mobile phones and tablets.
How can I connect with Chess Universe on social media?
You can find Chess Universe on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
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