# Dr. Chess

> Board

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id909211603](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id909211603)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id909211603`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** SUD Inc.
- **Category:** Board
- **Rating:** 4.10 / 5 (294 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.600
- **Last updated:** 2021-12-12
- **First published:** 2019-10-24
- **Size:** 45 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dr-chess/id909211603)
- **Website:** [http://www.studioupdown.com/](http://www.studioupdown.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://blog.naver.com/anupdown/221361918901](http://blog.naver.com/anupdown/221361918901)

## Description

Dr. Chess offers a real-time online chess experience that connects players from around the world. It centers on the classic chessboard—64 squares on an eight-by-eight grid—and a standard set of 16 pieces per side.

The objective is to checkmate the opponent or resign when a position is hopeless. The game explains how each piece moves and how captures work, providing a concise overview of the rules that suits both beginners and returning players. Developed by SUD Inc.

## Rankings

- #94,391 — Overall

## Review summary

Users praise the app for a fun, solid chess experience with a worldwide player base and a nice interface. However, frequent disconnects, cheating, missing social/multiplayer features, questionable rating mechanics, and intrusive ads are the most recurring negatives across reviews.

### Pros

- Fun, solid core chess gameplay that many users describe as fabulous or fantastic.
- Global matchmaking with players around the world; users enjoy playing against others worldwide.
- Nice interface and visuals/graphics that many users compliment.
- Good for teaching kids and exposing younger players to chess concepts.

### Cons

- Frequent disconnections and server issues that result in lost games and unfair outcomes.
- Cheating and engine-assisted play are common complaints, with many users calling for better cheater reporting and enforcement.
- Lack of built-in social features like a friends list or in-app chat; users want multiplayer with friends.
- Rating system inconsistencies and unfair point adjustments (e.g., wins by opponent leaving, broken streaks).
- Intrusive ads and audio interruptions during games (ads and sound issues).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id909211603)