# Master Chess

> Capture your opponent's king by moving pieces on the board.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.CodeThisLab.MasterChessMultiplayer](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.CodeThisLab.MasterChessMultiplayer)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.CodeThisLab.MasterChessMultiplayer`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Code This Lab
- **Category:** GAME\_BOARD
- **Downloads:** 267,377
- **Rating:** 3.56 / 5 (549 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.34
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-12
- **First published:** 2018-09-18
- **Publisher country:** IT
- **Size:** 41 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.CodeThisLab.MasterChessMultiplayer)
- **Website:** [https://codethislab.com/](https://codethislab.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://codethislab.com/code-this-lab-srl-apps-privacy-policy-en/](https://codethislab.com/code-this-lab-srl-apps-privacy-policy-en/)

## Description

**Master Chess** offers an engaging platform to sharpen your strategic skills by capturing your opponent's king on a classic chessboard. Challenge intelligent computer opponents or connect with real players from around the world in intense matches. The game emphasizes tactical moves where you click and drag pieces to dominate the board.

Whether a beginner or a seasoned player, Master Chess invites you to experience the timeless strategy of chess. Enjoy seamless gameplay and plan your moves carefully to claim victory by proclaiming "Checkmate" first. Privacy matters: the extension includes a transparent policy ensuring your data is respected.

## Rankings

- #138,017 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.CodeThisLab.MasterChessMultiplayer.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.CodeThisLab.MasterChessMultiplayer.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

Users appreciate Master Chess for its classic gameplay, good graphics, and the ability to play with friends online. However, multiple reviews highlight consistent bugs causing the game to crash or freeze mid-play, connection problems in online matches, and frustrating ad interruptions. The game sometimes struggles with multiplayer functionality and can cause phone overheating, impacting overall experience. While enjoyable and easy to use, the app needs improvements in stability and online features to meet user expectations.

### Pros

- Good graphics and classic chess experience
- Supports playing with friends on different devices
- Easy to use and enjoyable gameplay
- Includes online multiplayer feature
- Offers multiple difficulty levels including hard mode

### Cons

- Frequent game crashes or stops during play, sometimes due to bugs
- Connection lost errors during online games despite stable internet
- Online multiplayer bugs such as difficulty joining rooms and opponents leaving
- Ads that are difficult to exit after they finish
- Game performance issues like phone overheating causing interruptions

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.CodeThisLab.MasterChessMultiplayer)