# Mini Chess - Quick Chess

> The only quick game of chess around! Smaller chessboard, less pieces, more fun!

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.outofthebit.quickchess`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** OutOfTheBit Ltd
- **Category:** GAME\_BOARD
- **Downloads:** 16,184
- **Rating:** 4.43 / 5 (174 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.220
- **Last updated:** 2025-07-23
- **First published:** 2015-12-16
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 47 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.outofthebit.quickchess)
- **Website:** [http://www.outofthebit.com](http://www.outofthebit.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://outofthebit.com/privacy.php](http://outofthebit.com/privacy.php)

## Description

Mini Chess offers a unique quick chess experience with a smaller board and fewer pieces, making each match faster and more engaging. Designed for both beginners and experts, it features three levels of artificial intelligence for solo play, as well as options for local multiplayer and online matches. The game is easy to learn, starting with just one tap, making it ideal for kids and those new to chess. Enjoy the classic strategy game in a modern, simplified format perfect for phones and tablets. Download Mini Chess for free and start playing quick rounds anytime, anywhere!

## Rankings

- #471,186 — 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.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.applovin.array.apphub.permission.BIND_APPHUB_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.outofthebit.quickchess.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Mini Chess offers quick, fun, and accessible gameplay, suitable for learning and casual play, with a simple interface and choice of difficulty. However, users report the AI being too easy, confusion between stalemate and checkmate rules, annoying check alerts without disable options, ineffective online play due to inactive users, and occasional crashes.

### Pros

- Quick and fun gameplay suitable for playing on the go.
- Free with non-intrusive advertisements.
- Allows choosing difficulty levels and playing alone or with another person.
- Good for learning and practicing chess.
- Simple and cute interface making it enjoyable.

### Cons

- AI difficulty is very easy, even on hard level.
- Incorrect handling of chess rules, especially confusing stalemate with checkmate.
- Check announcements can be annoying and there is no option to disable them.
- Online multiplayer is ineffective due to lack of active players.
- Frequent crashes reported by some users.

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