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Chess Only

By Young-Jo Song · iPhone & iPad

4.0 (29)4+FreeAvailable now

No ads. No network. No gimmicks. Chess Only! Instant analysis tells you why a move is good or poor instantly. Human-like engine gives you tactical puzzles; playing is studying. - optimized for saving battery power - human-like engine offering draw/resign (Elo 400 ~ 2500) - evaluation bar with blunder alert - try moves out of game play - instant gam

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No ads. No network. No gimmicks. Chess Only!
Instant analysis tells you why a move is good or poor instantly.
Human-like engine gives you tactical puzzles; playing is studying.

- optimized for saving battery power
- human-like engine offering draw/resign (Elo 400 ~ 2500)
- evaluation bar with blunder alert
- try moves out of game play
- instant game analysis and hint
- game save to a pgn file
- over-the-board mode
- e-board (Millennium ChessLink) support

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Developer
Young-Jo Song
Release date
May 25, 2021
Latest version
1.32
Requires
iOS 15.0 or later
Price snapshot
Free USD
Source checked
Oct 23, 2026

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Is Chess Only available on iPhone?

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

Is Chess Only free?

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

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