# Watch Chess

> Follow Top Tournaments Live

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id980989211](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id980989211)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id980989211`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Ignacio Soto Bustos
- **Category:** Board
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (82 ratings)
- **Version:** 12.1.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-02
- **First published:** 2015-04-11
- **Size:** 169 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/watch-chess/id980989211)
- **Website:** [https://watchchess.app](https://watchchess.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://watchchess.app/privacy.html](https://watchchess.app/privacy.html)

## Description

Watch Chess is the next generation of chess broadcasting, optimized for mobile devices and the Apple Watch. Follow live and recent Grand Master games with real-time updates, swipe-friendly navigation, and the ability to watch multiple games at once. Get real-time push notifications at the start of each round and after every game. PRO users can access real-time engine analysis.

Designed for on-the-go chess fans, Watch Chess keeps you connected to top tournaments worldwide with a clean, intuitive interface and seamless cross-device experience. Subscriptions are available with renewal terms; you can review the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy in-app.

## Rankings

- #147,002 — Overall

## Review summary

Watch Chess is praised for its clean UI and strong tournament replay features on iPhone, with a reasonable subscription and good study value. However, reviewers note gaps in tournament coverage (missing live events and certain categories) and a desire for built-in engine analysis/evaluation tools with toggle options. Overall, a solid, user-friendly chess companion that would benefit from broader data and integrated analysis.

### Pros

- Excellent, intuitive UI for replaying tournament games across devices.
- Rich replay/analysis features: game reports, engine lines, and 'what-if' move exploration.
- Strong mobile experience: easy to follow tournaments and a fairly priced subscription.
- Helpful for study: supports opening moves and studying grandmasters' games.

### Cons

- Incomplete tournament coverage: missing live events and some categories (e.g., women's games) across Olympiads and other tournaments.
- Lack of built-in engine analysis: users want evaluation bars and engine suggestions, plus easier analysis toggling and overall analytical tools.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id980989211)