check: minimal chess
Arjun Mahanti Games iPhoneiPadiPod touch
check: minimal chess is a paid Games app for iPhone and iPad by Arjun Mahanti. Rated 5.0/5 from 2 ratings. Requires iOS 26.0. Updated September 5, 2026.
- Rating
- 5.0
- 2 ratings
- Price
- 2.99 USD
- on the App Store
- Size
- 88 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Sep 5
- 2026 · v1.7
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About check: minimal chess
chess, without the clutter. check is a focused place to play, practice, and review chess. start a live game, challenge the computer, share one device, solve a quick tactic, or use the built-in clock at the board. PLAY YOUR WAY • Find players, send invites, and play live online games with real-time moves. • Take on Stockfish with four strength choices, from beginner to expert. • Play local chess with another person on the same device. • Leave a computer, local, or online game and resume it from the main screen. SHARPEN YOUR TACTICS • Solve 600 tactical positions across mate, best-move, material, and defense challenges. • Choose a difficulty from beginner through expert. • Ask for a hint when you need a nudge. REVIEW THE GAME • Turn on move ratings during computer games for immediate feedback. • Replay computer and local games move by move with concise notes. • Revisit the board position behind every move. BRING YOUR OWN CLOCK • Use a dedicated digital or analog chess clock for over-the-board games. • Start with bullet, blitz, and rapid presets, or create your own. • Choose sudden death, Fischer increment, Bronstein delay, or US delay. MAKE IT YOURS • Choose from monochrome and color board themes. • Use light or dark mode while keeping the board front and center. No ads. No clutter. Just chess.
What’s new
Version 1.7 · Updated September 5, 2026
bug fixes and improvements. gameplay sounds
App privacy
The developer, Arjun Mahanti, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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