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Chess

GamoVation

Chess Games Google Play

Version
2.8.10
Min Android
6.0
Updated
Oct 27, 2026
Installs (Google Play)
100M
Google Play rating
4.8 (1.2M)
Ads
Yes
In-app purchases
Yes
Age rating
Everyone
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  • Version 2.8.10, updated Oct 27, 2026

Chess by GamoVation has over 100 million installs on Google Play, where it holds a 4.8 rating from about 1.2 million ratings. It is a free Android chess game that works offline against a computer opponent, with a two-player mode for a friend on the same device. This page is available through Google Play only, and the current version is 2.8.10.

Who the offline computer opponents suit

The app suits players from beginners to experienced ones. The computer opponent levels run from beginner to champion, and the store text names advanced, expert and grand master steps before a final challenge. That ladder gives a new player a gentle start and leaves room to grow.

Play does not need a connection, which matters if you want a game on a train or during a break. The content rating on Google Play is Everyone, and the tags list the app as a board game for all ages.

If you want to play a friend, the two-player mode puts both of you on one device. Online matchmaking is not a focus of the app, so anyone looking mainly for ranked internet play should check the alternatives listed below.

Hint, undo, restart and the 2D or 3D board

The helper buttons are the most practical part of the app. HINT shows the most advantageous move, UNDO takes back a move you regret, and RESTART begins the game again from the first position. Together they make the game forgiving for someone still learning how pieces and tactics fit together.

You can pick 2D or 3D pieces from the menu, so the look of the board is a matter of taste rather than a fixed design. A statistics screen tracks games won, lost and drawn, which gives a plain view of your win rate over time.

The menu also offers many languages, including names for chess such as satranç, xadrez, ajedrez, scacchi and schach.

Puzzles, lessons and events beyond solo matches

Alongside regular games, the app includes daily-style puzzles. The store text describes one-move checkmate problems meant to sharpen tactics. There is also a lesson program with interactive tutorials that covers moves, basic concepts, checks and special moves, step by step.

Chess events are listed too, where players compete and can earn rewards.

The app was first released on September 26, 2021, and the latest update is from October 27, 2026. It needs Android 6.0 or higher.

Ads, in-app purchases and what stays free

The app is free to install. It contains ads and in-app purchases, so check the Google Play page for details before you commit.

The store screenshots help you judge the interface before installing. The developer is GamoVation, with a website at gamovation.com. The terms of service link in the store text points to a file named for a different game, which is a small inconsistency worth knowing about.

Chess pros and cons

Pros

  • Plays offline against computer opponents from beginner to champion level
  • HINT, UNDO and RESTART buttons help while learning
  • Choice of 2D or 3D pieces and many menu languages
  • Includes puzzles, lessons and a win, loss and draw statistics screen
  • Free to install, with a 4.8 Google Play rating from about 1.2 million ratings

Cons

  • Contains ads
  • Has in-app purchases
  • Rewards and event details are not explained in the available data
  • Online play is not described in detail

Is Chess safe?

Chess comes from GamoVation and carries an Everyone content rating, so the board is suitable for all ages. It costs nothing to play, though ads appear between games and in-app purchases are offered. The store listing has the privacy policy and permission details if you want to review them first.

How to install Chess

  1. Press the Google Play button on this page.
  2. Check the listing in the Play Store and press Install.
  3. Open Chess when the install finishes. Updates arrive through Google Play.

Questions and answers

Can I play Chess without internet?

Yes. The store text describes offline play against computer opponents, with levels from beginner to champion.

Is Chess free?

It is free to install. It also contains ads and in-app purchases.

Which Android version does it need?

Android 6.0 or higher. The current version is 2.8.10, updated on October 27, 2026.

Can two people play on one phone?

Yes. A two-player mode lets you play a friend as the opponent.

Does it teach beginners?

It has interactive lessons on moves, basic concepts, checks and special moves, plus one-move checkmate puzzles and a HINT button.

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