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Chess By Post

By Games By Post LLC · iPhone & iPad

4.3 (254)4+FreeAvailable now

Play correspondence chess with real people! Challenge your friends to friendly games or play ranked matches against random opponents of similar skill levels. Play as many simultaneous games as your want! Automatic push notifications will let you know when you have moves waiting! Improve your ranking by playing ranked games against comparable oppone

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About Chess By Post

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Play correspondence chess with real people! Challenge your friends to friendly games or play ranked matches against random opponents of similar skill levels. Play as many simultaneous games as your want!

Automatic push notifications will let you know when you have moves waiting!

Improve your ranking by playing ranked games against comparable opponents. Skill ranking updates using the classic Elo rating system to adjust your rank when you win or lose. A leader board view shows you how you compare to the top players.

Chess By Post is perfect for players of all skill levels because your matched opponent's skill level will be adapted based on your own skill level.

Create a local hand-off game and play your friend by passing the phone back and forth.

Play against a computer opponent that adjusts difficulty to match your skill level.

Improve your skills by playing rated chess puzzles.

Features:
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-Tracks your skill level over time
-Matches you with similar skilled opponents
-Practice chess puzzles to improve your game
-End game analysis shows you the critical mistakes made by each player
-Head to head stats
-Move History Statistics - Explore the moves of every game you ever played with an interactive board explorer
-Freely move pieces to plan strategies
-Take notes on games to remember strategies
-In-game chat message board
-In-game move histories for easy review
-Ratings leader board
-Local hand-off games can be played offline
-Play games against a computer opponent with varied skill levels
-Alphanumeric grid display

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Developer
Games By Post LLC
Release date
Mar 26, 2012
Latest version
2.3
Requires
iOS 17.6 or later
Price snapshot
Free USD
Source checked
Oct 23, 2026

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Is Chess By Post available on iPhone?

Chess By Post is listed on the US App Store. Availability varies by region and compatible device.

Is Chess By Post free?

The recorded download price is free. In-app purchases, subscriptions, or additional content may cost extra. Source checked Oct 23, 2026.

How is the game’s social activity measured?

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