ChessBack

Name: ChessBack
Rating: 3.5 (225 reviews)
Author: digiXMAS

By: digiXMAS

Play chess and watch tournaments online.

Features & Capabilities

ChessBack is a lightweight, advertisement-free chess extension designed for both beginners and professional players. It offers a fully accessible experience, enabling blind and visually impaired users to enjoy chess online with millions worldwide.

Key features include offline play (Human vs Human, Human vs Android), practice modes with forced mate sequences from grandmaster games, and mate-in-two puzzles. Free online gameplay connects to FICS (Free Internet Chess Server). Subscribers gain ChessBack Pro features like online play on Lichess, live streaming of major tournaments globally, and the ability to export games to third-party chess engines.

The extension supports multiple languages and encourages community translations. It integrates with Lichess via their open API, albeit with some limitations compared to the standard app. ChessBack emphasizes accessibility, inclusivity, and a rich chess experience for all users.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Version:

1.3.3 Last updated: 2026-02-09

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Creation date:

2018-08-16

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Permissions:

com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Low risk
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk
com.android.vending.BILLING Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Safe
android.permission.VIBRATE Safe
com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE Safe
android.permission.FULLSCREEN
vnspeak.android.chess.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

Size:

6.87MB

Email:

tu*****@gmail.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-20

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Ranking

# 378,875 ▼ 1,089

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Developed by:

digiXMAS

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=vnspeak.android.chess

Email:

tu*****@gmail.com

Website:

http://www.vnspeak.com

User Reviews

ChessBack is praised for its accessibility for visually impaired users, including TalkBack support and dark theme. Users enjoy its relaxing gameplay and server connectivity. However, multiple reviews report issues such as clock freezing, difficulties with engine installation on newer Android versions, login errors interfering with premium features, and some confusing move rules. Users also request more features like additional languages and game modes to improve the app.

Pros

Accessible and friendly for visually impaired and blind users
Includes dark theme option for comfortable viewing
Supports TalkBack screen reader functionality
Good for relaxing and mind engagement
Allows gameplay and connection to chess servers

Cons

Issues with clock function freezing or inability to activate it
Problems with engine installation and usage on newer Android versions
Login errors and problems accessing paid subscription benefits through the app
Confusing or inconsistent game rules causing illegal move errors
Lack of additional features like multiple languages and game modes

Recent reviews

the game is absolutely great a part for an issue reguarding the clock that can not be activated because the app freezes. Could this be fixed? Five stars wil be granted for me because this is a great app. Thx for your work.