# Chess Now

> Play chess online, pass & play locally, solve puzzles, and beat the bots!

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.chessnow`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** MomemtumDev Studios
- **Category:** GAME\_BOARD
- **Version:** 2.1.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-15
- **First published:** 2026-09-13
- **Publisher country:** ZA
- **Size:** 134 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.chessnow)
- **Website:** [https://boardgames4.netlify.app](https://boardgames4.netlify.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.termsfeed.com/live/beed23f9-ef00-4f1a-b1cf-bc37f910f785](https://www.termsfeed.com/live/beed23f9-ef00-4f1a-b1cf-bc37f910f785)

## Description

Chess Now delivers a complete chess experience for players of all skill levels. Whether you want to master tactics, challenge distinct Bot personalities, play with a friend on one device, or compete online, Chess Now has everything you need to sharpen your game.<br><br>Key Features:<br><br>🤖 Challenge 24 Unique Bots: Test your skills against 24 Bot personalities tailored across 4 distinct difficulty tiers:<br><br>♟️ Beginner: Learn basic movement, avoid blunders, and build confidence.<br><br>⚔️ Intermediate: Face solid tactical play and smart piece development.<br><br>🛡️ Advanced: Test your strategic planning against sharp, aggressive opponents.<br><br>👑 Master: Experience grandmaster-level calculations and ruthless endgame precision.<br><br>🧩 210 Tactical Puzzles &amp; Historic Trivia: Sharpen your tactical vision across essential motifs including Pins, Skewers, Forks, Mate in 1, Mate in 2, and Mate in 3. Discover curated historic chess facts and trivia directly on the puzzle screen as you solve!<br><br>👥 Pass and Play (Local 2-Player): Turn your phone or tablet into a virtual chessboard. Play face-to-face with friends and family anytime, anywhere—no physical set required.<br><br>🌐 Invite &amp; Play: Connect and compete against your friends and family online. Send them a link and compete with them online! <br><br>📊 Player Profile &amp; ELO Rating: Track your progress with in-depth career statistics. Monitor your wins, losses, puzzle milestones, and watch your dynamic ELO rating grow as you improve.<br><br>🎨 Custom Themes &amp; Backgrounds: Personalize your board and piece sets with a variety of stylish visual themes and clean backgrounds designed for maximum focus and readability.<br><br>Download Chess Now today, solve tactical puzzles, defeat every bot personality, and elevate your ELO!

## Rankings

- #3,183,931 — 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.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.chessnow.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`

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