Play Chess for iMessage

Name: Play Chess for iMessage
Rating: 3.2 (166 reviews)
Author: Chess.com

By: Chess.com App

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Overview

Version:

1.0.1

Last updated: 2022-12-30

Ranking

#128,268 ▼ 52

Overall

Features & Capabilities

Play Chess for iMessage lets you start unlimited chess games with friends right in Messages. Pick your favorite board and pieces, invite multiple friends at once, and keep it casual with no timers, no ratings, and no registration—free for everyone.

Powered by Chess.com, known for accessible, friendly chess play across languages (ajedrez, xadrez, satranç, etc.). This extension makes it easy to enjoy a quick match anywhere, anytime, with support from the Chess.com team.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Games Communication

By:

Chess.com

Rating:

3.20

(166)

Version:

1.0.1 Last updated: 2022-12-30

Version code:

854157422

Creation date:

2022-12-30

Compatible devices:

Size:

14.78MB

URLs:

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-30

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 128,268 ▼ 52

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Developed by:

Chess.com

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/play-chess-for-imessage/id6443798218

User Reviews

User reviews show overall enjoyment and a convenient iMessage chess experience, but the top issues are inability to uninstall, iCloud login bugs blocking games, and frequent gameplay glitches.

Pros

Fun and engaging gameplay with many users expressing enjoyment.
Generally functional for some users (described as 'works' and 'perfectly' by reviewers).
Integrated iMessage experience for playing chess within Messages.

Cons

Cannot uninstall/delete the app; persists on device and can only be disabled.
Repeated iCloud sign-in prompts preventing play even when signed in.
Frequent glitches and unconfirmed moves that disrupt gameplay.

Recent reviews

Honestly don’t get the mediocre rating for this. It’s an iMessage app. The simpler the better right? You start a game with a buddy and send a move, go about your busy day, and just reply moves as you can. No timers, you can chat still and chats stays in context with your moves which you can still see on the thread. Great way to play a game with your chess crazed buddy without worrying about losing progress or app timeouts. I think it would be cool if it randomly assigned white rather than the person who starts it gets white every time. Other than that great simple app that is such a great addition to my chats.