Chess Master
In DevelopmentSix engine levels, a 3D board, and lessons that stick.
Play the engine at a level that actually suits you, pass the phone to someone across the table, or take the daily puzzle. The board is yours in 2D or 3D, and every move is written down as you go.
- Platforms
- iPhone · iPad
- Category
- Board game
A closer look
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What's inside
Everything Chess Master does, without the filler.
Six engine levels
Beginner around 600 Elo up to Master around 2100 — our own engine, no third-party code.
2D and 3D boards
Switch mid-game. The 3D board is a real board seen from where you sit, not a filter over the flat one.
Play online or across the table
Matchmaking and friends, or two players passing one device.
Daily puzzle
One position a day, from mate in one upwards.
Learn Chess
Pieces, openings, endgames and strategy — short lessons rather than a wall of theory.
Statistics
Results, streaks and which openings actually work for you.
Why people use Chess Master
The reasons that survive the second week.
An opponent at your level
Six steps mean the gap between “too easy” and “hopeless” is small enough to climb.
The engine is ours
No third-party dependency of any kind. That is why the levels behave consistently and the app stays small.
The board fits the device
An iPad is not a large iPhone here — the layout is checked separately in both orientations on both.
Frequently asked questions
Six settings, roughly 600, 900, 1200, 1500, 1800 and 2100 Elo. Those are approximations of playing strength, not a rating you can claim.
What's next
Planned work, in no guaranteed order and with no promised dates.
- in progress
First TestFlight round
Beta once online play has been tested at scale.
- planned
Game analysis
Walk back through a finished game with the engine's view.
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Get Chess Master
Six engine levels, a 3D board, and lessons that stick.