zChess

Benjamin Zobrist Games iPhoneiPadiPod touch

zChess is a free Games app for iPhone and iPad by Benjamin Zobrist. Requires iOS 26.0. Updated November 6, 2025.

Price: Free; on the App Store
Size: 14 MB; Age 4+
Updated: Nov 6; 2025 · v1.2

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About zChess

zChess is an opening and tactic training app that teaches openings through interactive spaced repetition training sessions and chess puzzles. End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://zchess.app/privacy.html

What’s new

Version 1.2 · Updated November 6, 2025

The big feature this time around is the zChess Yearly and Monthly Subscriptions, as well as the first two premium opening courses: The Traxler Counterattack and the Najdorf Sicilian! Subscribing is a great way to support the app and the servers that keep it running, and in exchange you'll get access to all the planned premium openings and features. Give it a look in the app and going to More → Subscribe. Several issues with the puzzle mode and GIF maker have also been addressed in this version. Thanks for supporting zChess!

App privacy

The developer, Benjamin Zobrist, reported these privacy practices to Apple.

Data Not Collected

The developer does not collect any data from this app.

App details

zChess is a free Games app for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, developed by Benjamin Zobrist. It requires iOS 26.0 or later and is 14 MB to download. It was first released on October 20, 2025 and last updated on November 6, 2025.

Category: Games
Price: Free
Version: 1.2
Size: 14 MB
Requires: iOS 26.0 or later
Compatibility: iPhone, iPad, iPod touch
Languages: English
Age rating: 4+
Released: October 20, 2025
Last updated: November 6, 2025
Developer: Benjamin Zobrist

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