Chess - tChess Pro
For beginners to professionals
Ratings
Age
4+
Category
Board
Languages
English
Sat Nov 29 2025
- Updated for the latest version of iOS
- Changed the engine to keep searching until it finds the shortest possible checkmate
- Fixed a bug where the animations would become jerky if the app was open for a long time
- Fixed a bug where the saved games would sometimes become invisible
tChess Pro is a high-quality, feature-rich chess game designed for all skill levels. It features a top-tier engine with adjustable ELO ratings from 500 to 2500, a unique algorithm to simulate human opponents, and a comprehensive analysis mode. The app also includes an integrated 'Learn Chess' e-book and a massive opening library to help players improve their strategy.
Dinsun Expert Review
Our Expert Score
tChess Pro is widely regarded as one of the best chess apps ever made for the iPhone, striking a perfect balance between professional features and an accessible interface. For beginners, it’s a revelation; unlike most engines that just make random blunders to be 'easy,' tChess Pro uses specialized algorithms to simulate human-like play, making the lower levels feel much more educational.
For experts, the strength of the engine is formidable—over 380 ELO points stronger than many of its competitors. The Analysis Mode is world-class, providing real-time feedback on the best moves and current winning probabilities. The inclusion of an integrated 'Learn Chess' e-book and a massive 75,000-move opening library makes this a complete chess school in your pocket. Whether you're playing online matches or studying master games, tChess Pro is a powerful, elegant tool that justifies its 'Pro' moniker.
Features
ELO ratings from 500 to 2500
Professional-grade Analysis Mode
75,000-move opening library
Integrated 'Learn Chess' e-book
Tips & Walkthrough
Tap the analysis button during any game to see the engine's evaluation. It will show you the best move and why it's the optimal choice.
Gameplays
Access the 'Play Online' system via the cloud button to compete against players from around the world in real-time or turn-based matches.
Screenshot
Q&A
Yes, tChess Pro has a PGN Database feature that allows you to download and view PGN files from across the web.
Ratings & Reviews
Solid Chess Game
Wed Jan 31 2018 The Year of the DogI wrote a review for this app a few years ago. The update is great. Why so few people have written reviews I find amazing....this chess app keeps getting updated and supported!!! It can handle pgns! This is a good app with a decent number of online users. I have come across many avid chess players. In addition to my previous review the new update is solid. Only draw back maybe to much animation with the bouncing ball balloon thingy when you make a move. Overall a good solid chess app with Multiplayer support is solid. This chess app is still updated & solidly supported!!!!! Many are not. Call me a fan boy but this is a solid app & you can save and transfer games big plus to analyze later.
Great app, excellent features.
Tue May 19 2020 ToolGuyI’ve been using this app for quite a while. Can’t even remember when I initially bought it. Even though I frequently try out some of the newer/different apps, I keep coming back to this one as my main chess app. I really like the clean, uncluttered look. Just an excellent rendered chess board (with many different style choices if desired) and an easy to use set of powerful features. Also, superb customer support. I recently noticed a small bug and notified the developer via email. He had it fixed and an update on the app store the next day — which, considering the App store’s normal turnaround time is a superhuman effort.
Geezer relearns chess
Tue Jan 21 2020 ToklinemanIn the Army in Alaska in the late 50s, I learned and played a ton of chess and got pretty good at it. Since then, however, life interfered with pleasure, and I have played little to none since. Retired now, I’d like to return to the game but am astonished at how much I have forgotten about it. After trying several apps, I have settled on this one as the pick of the litter. One can turn the clock on and off and adjust the computer’s skill level (I took it down to the bottom and am working my way back up). The one small difficulty I had was resolved overnight by Mr. Kerrigan, and I am greatly enjoying the game again.
Good scaling
Thu Jan 07 2021 Whiteknight7sMost chess programs have major issues with how the difficulty scales. You can select beginner and it’ll sac it’s queen turn 2 and you figure “ok that’s a bit too beginner” and so you select medium and it plays like Karlson’s better grandpa. Then you play a few games and it varies wildly in ability at the same setting. This game was once that way years ago but seems to have leveled off and become very good in that regard. Enjoyable and well worth the download.
Amazing for people who play competitive chess.
Thu Jan 02 2020 hiwassupgoodFirst off, this game is amazing if you play chess competitively and take notation. You can analyze your games and find what the best moves were in each situation. One of my few complaints is that it just says which move is best and by how much, but not why. Amazing chess app for people who have a rating and are looking to improve. If u just play chess for fun, than I wouldn’t really bother getting this app.
Good and makes learning fun
Mon Feb 12 2018 RelzzunWhile this is not nearly the strongest player out there, it is much better than the average club player. But IMHO, the best part is the UI and the ability to use it to learn. Rather than force you to “play” chess, it lets you switch sides and see what the machine is thinking more easily than most, making it easier to learn/study. Could use more database features though, such as showing opening move frequencies and cataloging the players own games.
Great chess set and review
Sun Dec 06 2020 Emile NitrateI haven’t played in years and of course, that Netflix show sucked me back in. I ordered a real set to teach my wife but I wanted an app for myself to play on my iPad. This seems to be a solid app with some good options and no subscription or in app purchases. I’ve quickly beat the computer a number of times in the dunce setting and really like the 3D model. Well worth the bucks so far.
Fun playing chess
Fri Jul 09 2021 Lion(s) & two cubsIf you’ve ever played chess against your processor (CPU) you know how hard it is to gain the edge against your opponent. But this well thought out chess app (one of the best that I’ve ever seen ) makes it all challenging, fun and easy. It is seamless. And you can save games for future reference. Keep up the good work t chess Pro in your updates. As I said, one of the best games! Period!
