# CheckMates

> A social chess app.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1545830507](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1545830507)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1545830507`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Patrick Rugebregt
- **Category:** Entertainment
- **Rating:** 1.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.3.4
- **Last updated:** 2022-03-03
- **First published:** 2021-02-09
- **Size:** 48 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/checkmates/id1545830507)
- **Website:** [https://www.checkmates.app](https://www.checkmates.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.checkmates.app/privacy-policy-2/](https://www.checkmates.app/privacy-policy-2/)

## Description

A social chess app using in-game videochat! Play online, or vs the CheckMates computer AI, or solve chess puzzles!

Play chess on your iPad or iPhone with your friends and family while using the in-app VideoChat or invite random players for a game of chess and use the regular chat system to send messages! CheckMates is the new social chess app for iOS. 

Featuring : 

- Choose whether you want to use videochat while playing chess. A unique way of playing this game online with friends and family.
- Very easy and quick account setup with email verification. Automatic login when you open the app. 
- Chat with opponents through the in-game chat system. 
- Play turn-based games with unlimited time, so you don't have to be online at the same time. 
- Earn golden coins to spend in the shop for new color and music themes. 
- Play against the computer AI. 
- Chess puzzles to practice your skills.
- Different color & music themes which you can buy with in-game currency. 
- Easy invite system, where you can search, invite and scroll through all the online users.
- Very clean interface and easy to use, with extensive help file and support via email. 
- Choose from several sets of chess icons to personalize your game.
- Play with time! Set the clock to the preferred time and play until one of you runs out of time.
- Find your friends even quicker by adding them to your own friends list. 
- See how many matches you've won and lost. 

Come and join the community for this unique way of playing chess online.

## Rankings

- #983,842 — Overall

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1545830507)