Checkmate or Die

Name: Checkmate or Die
Rating: 2.7763157 (459 reviews)
Author: Chess.com

By: Chess.com

Solve chess puzzles… or die

This app was removed from Google Play Store on 2025-12-09

Features & Capabilities

Checkmate or Die is a thrilling Chrome extension designed for all chess enthusiasts who love a challenge. This engaging puzzle game tests your strategic thinking by requiring you to solve complex chess puzzles — the stakes are high: solve the puzzles or face defeat!

Ideal for players looking to improve their chess tactics, this extension offers an interactive experience that sharpens problem-solving skills and deepens understanding of game strategies. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned chess player, Checkmate or Die provides an entertaining and educational way to enhance your gameplay directly in your browser.

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1 Last updated: 2023-08-28

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Creation date:

2022-02-15

Permissions:

android.permission.READ_LOGS High risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk
com.android.vending.BILLING Low risk
com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Safe
android.permission.VIBRATE Safe

Size:

96.11MB

Email:

su*****@chess.com

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Website ,Privacy policy

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Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2025-12-09

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Developed by:

Chess.com

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.chess.checkmate

Email:

su*****@chess.com

Website:

http://www.chess.com/about

User Reviews

Checkmate or Die is praised for its creative chess puzzle concept and fun challenge that enhances tactical skills. However, users widely report frequent crashes, frustratingly tight time limits, slow and blocking animations, lack of clear instructions, and unclear visuals. These issues diminish enjoyment and accessibility despite the game's novel idea and fun core gameplay.

Pros

Fun and simple chess puzzle concept that emphasizes quick pattern and material recognition
Good idea to combine chess puzzles with time pressure to improve tactical skills
Enjoyable once you get past early levels and appreciate the chess-based challenge
Creative blending of chess with engaging visuals and puzzles

Cons

Game crashes frequently, including on startup, menus, and during gameplay
Time limits on puzzles are too short and feel unfair, especially for longer checkmates
Animations (like character running) are slow and block interaction, causing frustration
Lack of instructions or tutorial makes understanding the game mechanics difficult
Visuals can be unclear, with distractions and difficulty discerning chess pieces

Recent reviews

Gets fun after level 25. Would be fun to have more changing scenery and i would like to look at the solution of the puzzle if I got it wrong. Also changing piece type would be great. If the game has a story that would have been way more interesting too.

Ma*****, 2023-01-03

Had my entire progress reset without warning. So that's already really bad. Overall, this isn't a bad idea for some holiday chess-based fun, but the game is way too unforgiving. The game really, really rushes you away from trying to calculate. It would be better if there was some (simple and obvious) methods of balancing how fast you have to solve the puzzles.