Written by Anurag Chawake
New Delhi Updated: December 14, 2024 20:04 IST
Chess is one of the most complex strategy board games of all time. (representative image)
Chess, a centuries-old strategy board game, has seen a surge in popularity in India in recent years, driven by young talents like D. Gukesh, who recently made history as the youngest world champion. Thanks to smartphones, you no longer have to carry a physical board to enjoy the millennia-old game. Whether you are just getting started with the game or want to test your playing skills, chess mobile apps have something for everyone. Here are some of the best free chess apps you should check out in 2024.
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Chess – Play and Learn
Chess – Play and Learn by Chess.com is undoubtedly one of the best ways to learn and play chess. With more than 150 million players worldwide, the app also includes more than 3,50,000 strategic puzzles and many online tutorials and lessons that will help you improve your game.
If you are just starting out with chess or want to improve or brush up your skills, the app also includes AI opponents whose skill levels can be adjusted according to user preferences.
Available on both Android and iOS, you can engage in online games with randoms or challenge your friends to matches that can last from 1 minute to 14 days.
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Liches
Like Chess.com, Lichess is available for both Android and iOS devices and also has a large community. While you can sign up and create an account, if you don’t have a service to track your games and find players at the same level as you, there’s no need.
Lichess also has a bunch of useful features that let you explore past games that look similar to your current one and generate a graph after each game that maps the winning player after each game.
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Really bad chess
Really Bad Chess is like chess, but instead of the usual opening, the game starts with completely random pieces like eight knights, four bishops and three pawns.
While you might think that the app caters to chess experts familiar with the game, the developer also seems to have adapted these challenges for novice players.
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Dr. Learn Chess with Wolf
If you are trying to enter the world of chess, Dr. Learn Chess with Wolf is an easy recommendation. Instead of showing you tutorials, the app provides personalized training by showing and playing alongside you and providing insight into each move.
With over 50 interactive chess lessons and features like audio coaching and mistake correction, this is one of the best apps for learning and getting better at chess.
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Real Chess 3D
Looking for a simple chess app that looks good? Real Chess 3D can meet your needs. While it doesn’t have bells and whistles like online tutorials, multiplayer mode and others, it does make its realistic 3D graphics look like you’re playing a physical board game.
You also get the option to play against AI, human opponents and basic features like undo moves and game pause. Real Chess 3D lets players customize the look by letting them choose from different chess boards, checkers, tables and more.
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