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About Chess Free

★ Top Developer (awarded 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2015) ★

Chess Free is the best free Chess game on Android. For years it has been top ranked among the 600+ chess apps listed! Its first class tutor makes it great for both developing Chess Strategy and improving your chess skills.

Completely free! This is not a demo, and has no locked options.

Featuring:

-- 12 play levels (Novice->Expert) This uses intelligent weakening for lower levels. Good for beginners.
-- Casual and Pro modes. Learn on Casual and progress to Pro.
-- Chess Tutor. This powerful option shows a recommended piece to move, excellent for developing chess strategy and avoiding simple mistakes.
-- Analyse move. Perform deeper analysis on your move.
-- “Show CPU Thinking” option for level 3+. Allows the user to see what the AI is considering.
-- Achievements and Leaderboards! Uses your Google Play Games account.
-- Provides ELO Rating based on your results against CPU in Pro Mode.
-- Review game mode. Step through your game!
-- Load/Save game files & PGN Export
-- Designed for both Tablet and Phone, supporting Landscape mode for all Tablets and many Phones too.
-- 2 player hot-seat and online. Play against your friends!!
-- Chess Stats, Timers, Hints and Handicaps
-- Choose between a large selection of 2D and 3D boards and piece sets!
-- Uses Treebeard Chess engine (as used in Microsoft's MSN Chess). This has a unique "human-like" style.

This free version is supported by 3rd party ads. Ads may use internet connectivity, and therefore subsequent data charges may apply. The photos/media/files permission is required to allow the game to save game data to external storage, and is sometimes used to cache ads.

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What’s new

Version 4.24 · Updated September 1, 2026

Targets Android SDK 36

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User reviews

Harshad Gholap
Harshad Gholap
I like this game !
KC Whitfield
KC Whitfield
Great game /app!
Sean Lu
Sean Lu
Have the replay, review feature
Terry Porter
Terry Porter
Easy to play and lots of difficulty levels which is challenging!
David Warriner
David Warriner
I like it, pretty good set up.
Eddie Boncek
Eddie Boncek
Fun. Exactly what it is, chess. Computer is difficult and having multiple difficulty levels it's for all ages and skill levels. Very very few ads, only appearing at the end of games.

Frequently asked questions

What is Chess Free?
Chess Free is a free Chess game available on Android that has been top-ranked among 600+ chess apps. It offers various play levels and modes, a chess tutor, analysis options, achievements and leaderboards, and more.
Is Chess Free a demo version?
No, Chess Free is not a demo. It is a fully functional game with no locked options.
Can Chess Free help improve chess skills?
Yes, Chess Free is great for both developing chess strategy and improving chess skills. It offers a chess tutor that recommends moves and allows for deeper analysis.
Are there different play levels in Chess Free?
Yes, Chess Free offers 12 play levels ranging from Novice to Expert. It also uses intelligent weakening for lower levels, making it suitable for beginners.
Can I play against my friends in Chess Free?
Yes, Chess Free allows for 2 player hot-seat and online play, so you can play against your friends.

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