Chess By Post

It's your move...

Games By Post · com.ChessByPostFree

Not rated yet 100K+ downloads v4.1.5 52.8 MB Android 8.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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Signature matches the Google Play version Details

At a glance

Latest version: v4.1.5 (56)
Updated: Jun 5, 2026 (4 months ago)
APK size: 52.8 MB
Requires: Android 8.0+ (API 26)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: Puzzle (game)
Listed since: Oct 16, 2022 (at least)
Permissions: 14 (1 sensitive)
Website: jeffcole.org/chessbypost
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Chess By Post is a game by Games By Post in the Puzzle category, listed since at least October 2022. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

It asks for 14 permissions, 1 of them sensitive: read contacts. It asks for the same permissions as version 4.1.4. The game can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v4.1.5

Bug fixes and performance improvements

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

*** Note that there is also a free version of Chess By Post that is ad supported. This paid version does not have any in game ads *** 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. Features: --------- -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

Version history

3 versions are listed, going back to v4.1.0.

v4.1.5 LATEST Jun 5, 2026 52.8 MB TRUSTED v4.1.4 Feb 26, 2026 52.8 MB TRUSTED v4.1.0 May 21, 2024 50.9 MB TRUSTED

All 3 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jun 5, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Jeff Cole” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Jun 5, 2026
Validated against Google Play Jun 5, 2026
Signed byCN=Jeff Cole, OU=Jeff Cole, O=Jeff Cole, L=Seattle, ST=WA, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)6B:32:09:B8:4F:B8:E0:B0:90:CE:B6:3B:8E:BC:50:F5:E0:BE:5D:7B
File MD5412a125887e0dfee7646774a972dd003
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (14)

Chess By Post requests 14 permissions, 1 of them sensitive.

Read contacts Sensitive android.permission.READ_CONTACTS
Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Access adservices topics android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.ChessByPostFree.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait

Chess By Post APK: questions and answers

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the Chess By Post APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 412a125887e0dfee7646774a972dd003.