The mobile platform now dominates the Internet.
Many more YouTube videos are watched on mobile devices (mostly smartphones) than on desktop and laptop computers combined. Two months ago, Google announced that the majority of its searches are now performed on mobile devices in 10 countries, including the United States and Japan.
The mobile platform is only going to grow in the future, so if you haven’t already, it’s time to take your chess game with you on your smartphone.
Here are the eight best chess apps available on the two major mobile platforms today. Selected are the best chess apps of various different types: games/puzzles, aesthetics, streaming, beginners, analysis, clocks, and live chess.
We round up the 130 best Mac games available in October 2020, from real-time strategy and RPGs to racing, shooting games and puzzles, together with links to buy at the best price. Games are the single biggest category of iPhone and iPod touch applications now that the App Store has launched, and the vast majority of them cost something — some as little as 99 cents, some.
Let us know your favorite mobile chess apps in the comments section or on Facebook.
8. Chess Light
Available on Android and iOS.
Chess Light is a unique puzzle-solving game using chess moves as the answers. It's got a gorgeous, minimalist UI, and is fun to play, but it won’t improve your chess ability — or will it? At the very least, playing Chess Light will help your board visualization skills.
The Mac App Store includes a free version of Angry Birds with advertisements. However it only looks like you can have 1 player in the free game. I'm trying to figure out if the $4.99 includes saved progress for more than one player- anyone know? The apps in our round-up are mostly available on the Mac App Store, although some can be bought directly from their creators; some can only be bought that way. For beginners, initially going MAS-only is probably a good idea.
7. FollowChess
Available on Android and iOS.
Follow live chess games from top international chess tournaments. Check out the moves of the top players and learn!
6. Chess Live Wallpaper
Android only.
Beautiful live chess images that respond to your touch. You can use this as the wallpaper for your phone, and make the image ripple and move to relieve your chess stress.
5. Twitch
Available on Android and iOS.
Use this app to watch all major Chess.com events and broadcasts, as well as every other online game you can think of. Check out the many Chess.com event highlights available on Twitch, and hit the follow button to be notified when there is a live broadcast.
4. Dr. Wolf
Available on iOS.
The ideal coach companion, he plays with you and explains everything, step-by-step. Complete beginners are welcome; good for intermediate players too. While you play chess, he teaches, pointing out strategic ideas and helping with mistakes. There are also twenty five lessons, going in-depth into each concept with ample opportunities for guided practice. Dr. Wolf himself is friendly, gentle, and occasionally witty.
3. ChessKid
Available on Android and iOS.
This app is perfect for students and beginners, with its focus on fundamentals, rules, and basic lessons. Don't miss FunMasterMike's hilarious videos.
2. Chess Clock
Available on Android and iOS.
It's a fully functional chess clock with delay and increment modes, and it's completely free. This app is the most portable chess clock possible, because you’re always carrying your phone with you.
1. Chess.com
Available on Android and iOS.
The obvious choice for number one, but it's really (by far) the best chess app for pretty much everything you'd want to do with the game. You can read the finest chess articles online, make new chess friends, watch instructive video lessons, and solve more than 50,000 tactics puzzles. The Chess.com app has the most beautiful live and daily chess user interface, and starting a game is quick and easy.
What are your favorite chess apps? Let us know in the comment section.
The 5 Most Overrated Chess Players Ever
Great apps provide intuitive new ways for people to learn, create, and accomplish. The App of the Year winners set the bar for them all. We celebrate this year’s selects — and the developers behind them — for their innovation and exceptional design.
Spectre Camera
Lux Optics LLC- iPhone App of the Year
Flow by Moleskine
Moleskine Srl- iPad App of the Year
Affinity Publisher
Serif Labs- Mac App of the Year
The Explorers
The Explorers Network- Apple TV App of the Year
Of the many, many games we played this year, these took our breath away. With inspirational storytelling, delightful design, and innovative use of the latest Apple technologies, they did more than challenge players — they delivered exceptional, compelling experiences.
Sky: Children of the Light
thatgamecompany- iPhone Game of the Year
光·遇
Hangzhou NetEase Leihuo Technology Co., Ltd.- iPhone Game of the Year
Hyper Light Drifter
Abylight S.L.- iPad Game of the Year
GRIS
Devolver- Mac Game of the Year
Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap
DotEmu- Apple TV Game of the Year
In a collection of groundbreaking games, this one stood out to become the first Apple Arcade Game of the Year. The incredible visuals, marvelous music, and brilliant gameplay make it a must-play experience.
Best Free Mac Apps
Sayonara Wild Hearts
Annapurna Interactive
These apps and games for iPhone and iPad were part of two cultural phenomenons that helped define 2019.
Blockbusters Reborn
Mac App Store Download
Simultaneously nostalgic and new, these world-famous franchises were boldly reimagined.
Alien: Blackout
D3PAAssassin's Creed Rebellion
UbisoftCall of Duty®: Mobile
Activision Publishing, Inc.Call of Duty: Mobile - Garena
Garena Mobile Private콜 오브 듀티: 모바일
Tencent Games跑跑卡丁车官方竞速版
Tencent Mobile GamesDota Underlords
ValveDr. Mario World
Nintendo Co., Ltd.辐射:避难所Online
Shulong Information Technology (Zhejiang) Co., Ltd.最终幻想:勇气启示录
Chengdu Seasun Shiyou Technology Co., LtdGears POP!
Microsoft CorporationHot Wheels Infinite Loop
Mattel, Inc.Langrisser
ZlongGames梦幻模拟战
Shanghai Zishun Information Technology Co., Ltd.ラングリッサー モバイル
ZlongGames랑그릿사
ZlongGamesLineage 2: Revolution
Netmarble Corporation리니지2M
NCSOFTドラゴンクエストウォーク
SQUARE ENIXMario Kart Tour
Nintendo Co., Ltd.Minecraft Earth
MojangPokémon Masters
DeNA Co., Ltd.The Elder Scrolls: Blades
BethesdaThe King of Fighters ALLSTAR
Netmarble Corporation三国志·战略版
Aligames Inc.Warhammer: Chaos & Conquest
Tilting Point轩辕剑龙舞云山
Hangzhou NetEase Leihuo Technology Co., Ltd.龍舞雲山
SOFTSTAR Games INC.
The Storyteller Within
In 2019, these apps helped us discover our inner creators — in whatever form they took. With their help, we became podcasters, photographers, designers, videographers, and authors.
1 Second Everyday: Video Diary
1SE24FPS - Video Filter & LUT
Polarr, Inc.Anchor
Anchor FM Inc.Canva: Stories & Video Maker
CanvaFilmr - Video Editor & Filter
Stei App, ltdaFlipaClip: Cartoon Animation
Visual Blasters LLC快手
Beijing Kwai Technology Co., Ltd.Lifecake Family & Baby Photos
Lifecake LtdMagisto Video Editor
Vimeo, Inc.Mojo - Stories Editor
Archery Inc.Nizo
Image MechanicsNoisy Book
Lumen DigitalOver: Design/Flyer/Story Maker
Over, Inc.Spark Camera - Video Editor
Dayworks.Steller
Expedition Travel Advisor, Inc.StoryBoost: Story Editor
Lightricks Ltd.Tayasui Sketches
Tayasui.comTypic 2: Fonts & Text on Photo
Hi Mom S.A.SUnfold — Create Stories
Unfold CreativeVostok
Dmitry MashkinVUE Vlog
VUE VIDEO CO., LTD.VUE - Video Camera and Editor
VUE VIDEO CO., LTD.Wattpad
Wattpad CorpWIDE短视频 - 一键自动Vlog
Xiamen Meitu Technology Co., Ltd.
App selections vary by region, language, and/or platform.