# Chess Prime

> A challenging chess game

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id632959906](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id632959906)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id632959906`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Vinta Games
- **Category:** Board
- **Rating:** 4.40 / 5 (71 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.3.1
- **Last updated:** 2017-09-14
- **First published:** 2013-05-07
- **Size:** 44 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/chess-prime/id632959906)
- **Website:** [http://vintagames.weebly.com/chess-prime.html](http://vintagames.weebly.com/chess-prime.html)

## Description

Chess Prime is a feature-rich chess game that balances accessibility with depth. It offers powerful AI, solo and two-player modes, the ability to start from a chosen position, puzzle support, and a hint mode that shows all legal moves for the current piece.

Additional capabilities include undo/redo, save/load, time controls, board rotation in two-player mode, configurable player names, and automatic state saving. It also features strong graphics and optional sound, with a 3D variant for immersive play.

## Rankings

- #156,596 — Overall

## Review summary

Overall, Chess Prime is a solid, learning-friendly chess app with strong visuals. The undo feature and move-review tools help players study mistakes, and the opening book adds depth with diverse new and classical variations. It also supports learning through features like saving/loading and showing legal moves. On the downside, ads can be distracting and, for many players, the AI is very tough at higher levels, which can be frustrating. Users seeking a polished, educational experience may love it, while ad experiences and top-tier difficulty may vary.

### Pros

- Undo moves to review mistakes.
- Strong learning tool for beginners and players returning to chess.
- High-quality graphics and smooth performance on iPad.
- Opening book with diverse new and classical variations.

### Cons

- Ads can be distracting or intrusive.
- AI can be very challenging at higher levels, frustrating for average players.

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