# Alien Chess

> App for chess opening training, preparation and analysis

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.alienchess.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.alienchess.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.alienchess.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Štěpán Žilka
- **Category:** GAME\_BOARD
- **Downloads:** 20,079
- **Rating:** 4.10 / 5 (300 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.1.1
- **Last updated:** 2023-08-27
- **First published:** 2018-04-04
- **Size:** 79 MB
- **Data as of:** 2025-02-17
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.alienchess.android)
- **Website:** [https://www.facebook.com/alienchess/](https://www.facebook.com/alienchess/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://1239153196.rsc.cdn77.org/PrivacyPolicy.html](https://1239153196.rsc.cdn77.org/PrivacyPolicy.html)

## Description

"Alien Chess" is a comprehensive Android app designed for chess enthusiasts to enhance their skills in opening training, preparation, and analysis. Featuring a robust opening book filled with strategic insights, Lc0 evaluations, and reference to master games, this app also integrates a chess engine for both analysis and gameplay. Perfect for players looking to sharpen their competitive edge, it combines the expertise of a chess grandmaster with powerful tools to elevate your chess experience.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`

## Review summary

### Pros

- Best chess app
- Creative and inventive design with many features
- Good for training
- Fresh and aesthetic user interface
- Alternative to standard chess

### Cons

- App has bugs and sometimes does not work properly
- Some buttons do not function
- Old engine needs updates (e.g., Stockfish 15)
- Large file size (724 MB) and increasing
- Confusing interface with lack of instructions

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