Chess with Friends is the chess app that fits how you actually play - a quick game against the computer, a long-distance match with a friend, a daily puzzle on your commute, or a face-to-face game on one phone.
Powered by the Stockfish engine and playable completely offline, it's free to download and easy to start.
FIVE WAYS TO PLAY
- Play Computer - five difficulty levels powered by Stockfish, from your very first game to master strength. Works fully offline, no internet needed.
- Online Match - get paired with a real opponent and play at your own pace. Elo-rated matchmaking finds someone near your level.
- Private Multiplayer - invite a friend with a code and play your own game, wherever they are.
- Over the Board - pass-and-play on a single device, perfect for teaching or a quick game in person.
- Daily Challenge - a fresh chess puzzle every day to sharpen your tactics.
REAL CHESS, DONE RIGHT
- Full rules: castling, en passant, pawn promotion with a piece picker, check, checkmate, stalemate, threefold repetition and the 50-move rule.
- Elo ratings that update after every game so you can watch yourself improve.
- A scrolling move-history strip and inline Check / Checkmate status, so you always know where you stand.
- Smooth piece animations, satisfying move and capture sounds, and haptic feedback.
MAKE THE BOARD YOURS
- Choose from multiple board themes with a live preview.
- Swap in different piece sets to match your style.
- Light and dark mode that follows your system automatically.
- Play in your language - available in 11 languages.
MEMBERSHIP (optional)
Go completely ad-free and unlock exclusive board themes, piece sets and member perks for just $1.99/month. The full game is free to play without it.
Whether you're a complete beginner learning how the pieces move or a club player hunting for a real challenge, Chess with Friends always has a board waiting.
Download free and make your move.
