Chess Deluxe
Nicholas Cooke Games iPhoneiPadiPod touchMac
Chess Deluxe is a paid Games app for iPhone and iPad by Nicholas Cooke. Rated 4.6/5 from 190 ratings. Requires iOS 17. Updated December 29, 2025.
- Rating
- 4.6
- 190 ratings
- Price
- 2.99 USD
- on the App Store
- Size
- 18 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Dec 29
- 2025 · v2.14.1
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About Chess Deluxe
Experience the timeless game of chess with beautiful design and intelligent gameplay. Chess Deluxe brings the classic strategy game to life with a modern, elegant interface and responsive AI that adapts to your skill level. Whether you're learning your first moves or honing your tactics, enjoy chess exactly how you want to play it - with no ads, no distractions, just pure chess. Play Your Way: - Smart AI opponents with Easy, Medium, and Hard difficulties that provide quick, challenging gameplay - Local multiplayer for face-to-face games on the same device - Game Center integration for online matches with friends anywhere - Flexible move controls with unlimited undo/redo and move highlighting - Complete game tracking with move history in Standard Algebraic Notation Beautiful & Intuitive: - Clean, distraction-free interface designed for pure chess enjoyment - Smooth animations and satisfying piece movement - Board rotation for comfortable two-player games - Captured pieces display and game timer with customisable durations - Light and dark themes to match your preference - Crisp sounds that enhance gameplay without interruption Seamlessly Connected: - Settings sync across all your devices with iCloud - Navigate through your game history by selecting any completed move - No advertisements to interrupt your focus - Universal purchase includes iOS, iPadOS, and macOS versions Chess Deluxe is crafted for chess lovers who appreciate thoughtful design and straightforward gameplay. From quick casual games to focused strategy sessions, experience chess the way it should be - simple, beautiful, and always ready when you are.
Ratings & reviews
4.6
190 ratings
What’s new
Version 2.14.1 · Updated December 29, 2025
Thanks for playing Chess Deluxe! This update includes: - Updates for Liquid Glass - Improved performance and stability - Bug fixes
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App privacy
The developer, Nicholas Cooke, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Location: Coarse Location
- Usage Data: Product Interaction
- Diagnostics: Crash Data, Performance Data, Other Diagnostic Data
Used for: Analytics, App Functionality
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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