Reviews of Chess By Post

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List of user reviews and ratings for Chess By Post

Total ratings

4.19 (Rating count: 3,641)

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Review summary

The app is praised for its user-friendly interface, strong graphics and chess analysis, and long-term reliability, with some users enjoying turn notifications and responsive support. However, several recurring problems impact usability: account management is frequently problematic (creating accounts, password resets, logging out, or deleting accounts), the app can be unstable and block starting new games, and there are timing and scoring glitches (timers not ending and incorrect draw handling). Some users note helpful support, but authentication, stability, and core gameplay bugs need attention.

Pros

User-friendly interface accessible to players of all skill levels.
High-quality graphics and chess analysis.
Long-term reliability; appreciated by users who have played for years.
Turn-based notifications help you know when it's your move.
Responsive support and ongoing updates.

Cons

Login and account management problems, including failing to create an account, password reset issues, and inability to delete or log out.
App instability that prevents starting new games and occasional system-wide issues.
Timing and scoring bugs, such as timers not ending a game and draw handling being incorrect.
Occasional premium-purchase prompts causing confusion or frustration.

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 4.10

All time rating average: 4.19

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19% (13)

Date	Author	Comment
2026-04-26	A *****	App doesn't send notifications after the recent update. The same is for the Apple store version.
App doesn't send notifications after the recent update. The same is for the Apple store version.
2026-02-23	AN*****	Wonderful!
Wonderful!
2026-02-03	Ry*****	works well on Android....Definitely an upgrade from older version years ago when I used to play this app. Now its awesome inall aspects. i will purchase paid version just to support the maker of this app!! my next pay check in 2weeks for sure...if you know chessbypost from years ago, you know they put much effort into the detail of upgrading this app. would love to have the ability to play (1day game mode) just an idea maybe for the paid version....thx 4 taking the time & effort 5💫
works well on Android....Definitely an upgrade from older version years ago when I used to play this app. Now its awesome inall aspects. i will purchase paid version just to support the maker of this app!! my next pay check in 2weeks for sure...if you know chessbypost from years ago, you know they put much effort into the detail of upgrading this app. would love to have the ability to play (1day game mode) just an idea maybe for the paid version....thx 4 taking the time & effort 5💫
2026-01-27	Ry*****	great app user friendly..... definitely recommend to all players new & experienced
great app user friendly..... definitely recommend to all players new & experienced
2026-01-09	Ga*****	when players time runs out the game doesn't end why is that not working
when players time runs out the game doesn't end why is that not working
2025-12-29	De*****	Not working.Do you want us to purchase chess by post premium?
Not working.Do you want us to purchase chess by post premium?
2025-11-19	Sh*****	I've used this app more than any other in my life - every single day for probably about 12 years
I've used this app more than any other in my life - every single day for probably about 12 years
2025-09-23	Ke*****	Fantastic game.
Fantastic game.
2025-09-11	Pa*****	App is broken. Can't start new games.
App is broken. Can't start new games.
2025-08-12	su*****	8/12/25 Updating my review based on the speedy reply from app support that resolved the issue. Taking the time to reply&help resolve is greatly appreciated, thank you! 8/11/25: System issue!.. current user of Chess by post for a number of years. Recently i have been experiencing the app sticking & giving me a message to refresh, but there is no refresh button within the app. I went to the play, store uninstalled it and reinstalled it. However, now when I attempt to log in and unable to.
8/12/25 Updating my review based on the speedy reply from app support that resolved the issue. Taking the time to reply&help resolve is greatly appreciated, thank you! 8/11/25: System issue!.. current user of Chess by post for a number of years. Recently i have been experiencing the app sticking & giving me a message to refresh, but there is no refresh button within the app. I went to the play, store uninstalled it and reinstalled it. However, now when I attempt to log in and unable to.