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Chess Universe: Play Online

Play chess with friends in online or offline games and learn with chess lessons.

Chess Universe · com.kingsofgames.chessuniverse

5.0 out of 5 (2 ratings) 10M+ downloads v1.27.4 139.7 MB Android 6.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

  • The same certificate signs apps from 175 different developers Details

At a glance

Latest version
v1.27.4 (1530523)
Updated
Apr 7, 2026 (6 months ago)
APK size
139.7 MB
Requires
Android 6.0+ (API 23)
CPU support
ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Graphics
OpenGL ES 3.0+
Category
Board (game)
Listed since
Mar 29, 2020
Permissions
20
Website
chess-universe.net
Developer contact
[email protected]
Privacy
Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Chess Universe: Play Online is a game by Chess Universe in the Board category, listed since March 2020. It includes native code for ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

It asks for 20 permissions, none of them sensitive. The game offers in-app purchases through Google Play and can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v1.27.4

- In the “play vs computer” mode, when you defeat an island opponent, you get to keep it as a pet. - When you defeat all 120 island opponents you get a special pet. - You can boost your experience points at the end of online matches and get more keys.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “superpocket”.

Want to play and learn chess for free? Chess Universe is the #1 place for learning and playing chess. Here you can enjoy free unlimited chess games online or offline. Play chess online with your friends or challenge top players from the leaderboard. Learn chess for free with the most advanced tools. Sharpen your tactics, strategy, memory, and logical thinking. With our latest chess app, you can enhance your skills from beginner to master. Review your games, analyze key moves, and elevate your chess proficiency. Improve while solving engaging chess puzzles created by Grandmasters and expert trainers. 🔥NEW MAJOR UPDATE IN 2025 – ISLAND ADVENTURES IN PLAY VS COMPUTER! Your chess adventure just got a massive upgrade! Play vs Computer now takes you beyond standard matches into a world of exploration and rewards. Travel across mysterious islands, face unique Computer challenges, and claim treasure as you master each level. MAIN FEATURES: ✅ PLAY UNLIMITED ONLINE CHESS GAMES Compete against online players and try to get on your country Top 100 leaderboard. Advance your skills and rise to chess mastery. ✅ DIFFERENT GAME MODES Blitz Chess, Bullet Chess, Rapid Chess, or the newly introduced Easy mode, where you have up to 1 minute to consider each move. ✅ PLAY AGAINST COMPUTER Challenge yourself against 9 different AI difficulty levels. Choose PLAY VS COMPUTER, then select PRACTICE MATCH to begin with the level 1 AI. ✅ PLAY VS COMPUTER ISLANDS – DAILY CHALLENGES Explore themed islands with unique chess challenges. ✅ PLAY CHESS WITH FRIENDS Invite your friends to a game of chess! Connect with them online and enjoy social chess together. It’s exciting to have friends from all around the world. ✅ CHESS LESSONS FOR CHESS BEGINNERS Learn the fundamentals of chess, including piece movement, essential tactics, strategic combinations, and clever opening tricks. Sharpen your skills for free by solving engaging chess puzzles. With over 1,000 carefully crafted lessons designed by top chess coaches, you're set for an exciting learning journey. Players from the USA will especially enjoy our exclusive "STATUE OF LIBERTY" chess puzzle tower, featuring legendary games from the greatest American chess masters. Chess surpasses language barriers with its many names: xadrez, ajedrez, satranç, schach, șah, šah, scacchi, şahmat, šachy... Yet, no matter the language, it remains the ultimate symbol of strategic mastery, widely revered as the greatest strategy game ever conceived. Chess Universe sets itself apart from other online chess games with its distinctive design and engaging gameplay. Unlock unique chess pieces, explore stunning boards, and earn rewards while improving your skills. Our free online chess game includes features designed to make learning and playing easier: Hints, Undo, Game Review, Game Replay, and Game Analysis. Chess Universe is the ultimate destination to enjoy chess online with friends and players from around the globe. Your move awaits—play chess for free now! ✅ VIP Membership Subscription: Gain access to all 50 exclusive premium items. You can enhance your experience with a VIP membership, unlocking all chessboards, chess sets, special effects, over 1,000 lessons, emojis, and unlimited hints and undo moves in both Play Vs Computer and Chess Academy. As a VIP, you'll also gain access to an exclusive character set and a unique VIP pet. Additionally, your membership removes all ads and rewards you with 40 gems every active week. ABOUT CHESS UNIVERSE The Chess Universe app is created by chess Grandmasters and gaming experts, blending the finest elements of both worlds into a distinctive, gamified chess experience. Check the newest updates, announcements, and events on: Facebook , X

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Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

  • Certificate issued to “zph-mph” Not the developer's name (“Chess Universe”). Names in certificates can't be verified, so this alone proves nothing.
  • The same certificate signs apps from 175 different developers Developers sign only their own apps, so this almost always means the files were re-signed by someone else — often after being modified.

Store checks and file details

  • Developer signature under review Apr 7, 2026
  • Signed byCN=Jx Clarynx, O=zph-mph, OU=anon.org, L=Caraga, ST=Surigao Del Norte, C=8609
  • Signing certificate (SHA-1)7D:64:F9:C2:53:C7:EF:35:A0:72:0F:6F:8A:80:2B:D4:B9:20:AA:3A
  • File MD5d25c8fa6b12c894cb6cc224e1d0efb57
  • Uploaded by “superpocket” Silver tier · 5,272 followers · uploading since 2016

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Permissions (20)

Chess Universe: Play Online requests 20 permissions, none of them sensitive.

Required hardware & features

Chess Universe: Play Online APK: questions and answers

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

Only if it is signed with the same certificate as the copy on your phone and isn't an older version. If Android says “App not installed”, the certificates differ; uninstalling your copy first works but deletes its data unless it is backed up.

Is Chess Universe: Play Online free?

The APK is free to download, but the game offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the Chess Universe: Play Online 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 signing certificate is also used for apps from 175 different developers. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is d25c8fa6b12c894cb6cc224e1d0efb57.

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