# World Chess－Play and Learn

> Chess App and Puzzles Online・Duel With Friends, Bots・Leaning Game and Trainer

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.chessarena`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** World Chess Events Limited
- **Category:** GAME\_BOARD
- **Downloads:** 156,416
- **Rating:** 2.77 / 5 (995 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.25.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-28
- **First published:** 2022-06-09
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 101 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.chessarena)
- **Website:** [http://worldchess.com](http://worldchess.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://worldchess.com/about/privacy-policy](https://worldchess.com/about/privacy-policy)

## Description

**World Chess** is an online chess app for playing, learning, and improving at every level. Challenge friends, compete against global players, or practice against adaptive AI bots. Customize your board, use the chess timer for blitz, bullet, and rapid games, and play multiple matches simultaneously.

Build your skills with chess puzzles, training tools, and rated multiplayer games. The app connects with the International Chess Federation (FIDE), allowing eligible players to earn official online ratings and pursue recognized titles such as Arena Candidate Master, Arena FIDE Master, Arena International Master, and Arena Grandmaster. Join tournaments, meet chess players worldwide, and develop your strategy through engaging practice and competitive play.

## Rankings

- #179,501 — 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.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.amazon.privacypass.ATTEST`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.chessarena.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA`
- `com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO`

## Review summary

Users broadly praise the app for quality and learning features, especially for serious players via PRO/FIDE integration. However, recurring issues include lag and server delays in live play, frequent bugs and UI glitches, unreliable real-time performance and matchmaking concerns, plus pricing frustrations from the subscription model and limited account settings.

### Pros

- Positive overall sentiment about the app's quality and usefulness
- Challenging opponents that help improve skills
- Detailed game analysis tools with privacy controls (hide analysis)
- PRO version with access to FIDE ID for online rated tournaments and puzzles

### Cons

- Lag/latency and server delays in live tournaments and moves
- Bugs and crashes affecting gameplay and UI (not refreshing, black screens, misplaced pieces)
- Unreliable real-time performance and questionable matchmaking/rating accuracy
- Monetization concerns: perceived high subscription costs and paid features
- Limited account management/settings options (e.g., cannot change name, unclear/deep settings)

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