# SimpleChess - chess game

> Play chess online - it's that simple!

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.simplechess`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Europe Echecs
- **Category:** GAME\_BOARD
- **Downloads:** 296,890
- **Rating:** 3.88 / 5 (1,361 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.0.27
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-01
- **First published:** 2011-09-07
- **Publisher country:** FR
- **Size:** 39 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.simplechess)
- **Website:** [https://android.simplechess.com](https://android.simplechess.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://app.simplechess.com/privacy](https://app.simplechess.com/privacy)

## Description

SimpleChess is a fast, practical, and free online chess platform that makes playing chess accessible and fun. Compete with players worldwide, customize your chessboard and pieces with numerous designs and themes, and choose your preferred game rating including fast, blitz, and bullet modes. Track your progress using your ELO rating and enhance your skills with tactical training modules and puzzle battles.

SimpleChess also offers unique features like Chess960, experience points (XP) earning with every game, and membership perks like computer game analysis, friend finding, and full access to advanced training modules. Whether you're a casual player or a chess enthusiast, SimpleChess provides a complete and engaging chess experience right in your browser.

## Rankings

- #130,996 — 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_MEDIA_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.simplechess.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users like the large, active player base, clean interface, and customization, but consistently report issues with cheating, login friction, and unstable connections. Some dislike the updated interface and prefer the old version, and a few note that games cannot be canceled. Overall, the app is enjoyable when it runs smoothly, but reliability and fairness concerns prevent a consistently strong experience.

### Pros

- Large pool of players and quick matchmaking
- Good interface and overall pleasant user experience
- Customizable features
- Worldwide play with many active games

### Cons

- Cheating widespread; reports often ignored
- Mandatory login / sign-up issues and account creation problems
- Unstable connections and occasional server drops
- Updates/interface changes feel worse than the old version
- Inability to cancel games

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