# ChessUp

> Level up your chess game.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bryghtlabs.chessup](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bryghtlabs.chessup)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.bryghtlabs.chessup`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Bryght Labs
- **Category:** GAME\_BOARD
- **Downloads:** 39,441
- **Rating:** 4.90 / 5 (985 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.1.21
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-02
- **First published:** 2022-08-06
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 79 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-10-20
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bryghtlabs.chessup)
- **Website:** [https://playchessup.com](https://playchessup.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://bryghtlabs.com/policies/privacy-policy](https://bryghtlabs.com/policies/privacy-policy)

## Description

ChessUp is the ultimate companion app for the ChessUp smart chessboard, designed to elevate your chess experience. With ChessUp, you can access detailed archives of your chess games and receive in-depth analysis to improve your tactical and strategic skills.

Connect seamlessly to your ChessUp board via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) to enjoy live AI assistance during gameplay. Whether you're practicing or competing, this feature helps you make smarter moves in real time. Additionally, ChessUp enables an internet connection for your smart board, allowing you to play remote opponents on various popular online chess platforms. Elevate your chess game anytime, anywhere with ChessUp.

## Rankings

- #336,965 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.bryghtlabs.chessup.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`

## Review summary

Reviews praise the app as a way to learn chess, explore moves, and play online or against an AI using the physical board. However, recurring connection and synchronization bugs can make games unreliable or unusable. Users also find some features hard to navigate and would like more complete learning and game-analysis tools.

### Pros

- The app’s hints and learning tools can help beginners understand moves and build chess skills.
- It lets users play online or against an AI while using the physical ChessUp board.
- Some users enjoy exploring possible moves and using the app’s analysis tools.
- Several users describe the overall board-and-app experience as fun and engaging.

### Cons

- Connection and synchronization problems are frequent: the app may fail to connect to the board or keep its position in sync.
- Bugs can disrupt or prevent games, including incorrect move handling, pieces disappearing, and matches disconnecting.
- Users find some features difficult to navigate or use, including game analysis and managing matches.
- Learning resources and options are seen as limited, with users asking for more lessons, puzzles, and analysis features.

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