# Chess ∙

> Board

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id311395856](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id311395856)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id311395856`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Optime Software LLC
- **Category:** Board
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (206,013 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.11
- **Last updated:** 2024-02-16
- **First published:** 2009-04-18
- **Size:** 84 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/chess/id311395856)
- **Website:** [http://www.optimesoftware.com](http://www.optimesoftware.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.optimesoftware.com/privacy](http://www.optimesoftware.com/privacy)

## Description

Chess ∙ Board delivers a polished browser chess experience for Chrome. It supports 1-player and 2-player modes, with adjustable AI difficulty, configurable player names, and score tracking.

Enjoy sharp graphics and sound, board rotation for two-player play, undo, and automatic save when you leave the page or close the tab. The extension also offers a premium option for an ad-free gaming experience.

## Rankings

- #2,099 — Overall
- #4 — cheese
- #13 — checker

## Review summary

User reviews largely condemn pervasive ads that block entry and interrupt play, while a minority praise the core chess experience as simple and enjoyable with others. A few notes mention the game being hard for beginners due to AI. Some users appreciate the possibility to remove ads with payment. Overall, ad-related frustrations hamper learning and consistent play, though the basic chess gameplay is positively viewed by a subset of users.

### Pros

- Simple and functional chess experience that some players find easy to pick up.
- Fun to play with family or friends (local multiplayer).
- Some users appreciate a potential option to remove ads by paying.

### Cons

- Ads are excessive and frequently interrupt or block gameplay.
- Ads before starting the game or advertisements you can't close prevent entry to matches.
- The game is too difficult for beginners due to the AI's challenge.
- Ads overwhelmingly dominate the experience, making it hard to learn or play.
- Repeated ad interruptions make players want to delete the app.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id311395856)