Chess

Play and learn chess. Improve your skills and compare with others.

ChessFriends.com · chess.friends.game.play

5.0 out of 5 (2 ratings) 1M+ downloads v1.8.1 47.5 MB Android 7.0+ PEGI 12 · Low Maturity

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At a glance

Latest version: v1.8.1 (108010)
Updated: Oct 2, 2026 (7 days ago)
APK size: 47.5 MB
Requires: Android 7.0+ (API 24)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: Board (game)
Listed since: Feb 18, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 12
Website: chessfriends.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Chess is a game by ChessFriends.com in the Board category, listed since at least February 2021. 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 12 permissions, none of them sensitive. It asks for the same permissions as version 1.8.0. 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 v1.8.1

We have a new update! Don't forget to leave a review and let us know what you think!

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Chess Free was created with the goal to improve chess skills of every player. This app is perfect for any chess amateur or professional. Difficulty of tasks is dynamically adjusted to the skills and previous performance. Chess Free game features: ♞ Hundreds of levels ♞ Thousands of chess exercises ♞ Tactics training ♞ Strategy lessons ♞ Opening and endgame training and practice ♞ Checkmate puzzles ♞ Online and offline chess ♞ Time and move limit puzzles ♞ Learning mode with best move hints ♞ 2D & 3D chess pieces ♞ Play chess in infinite rematch fights ♞ Live chess statistics and leaderboards ♞ Game boosters ♞ Mistake preventing (Learn how to play without mistakes in your chess games) ♞ Amazing 3D chess world, with cartoon graphics. ♞ No advertising ♞ This app was known as: Chess Age Chess Free is an offline application. You don't need internet to play online, but you can switch to online play using our other app. Play chess and learn various strategies and compare your results with friends. Chess Free is completely free to play app, but you can purchase some optional in-game items. Download this free chess game and let the journey begin!

Version history

3 versions are listed, going back to v1.7.8.

v1.8.1 LATEST Oct 2, 2026 47.5 MB TRUSTED v1.8.0 Jul 13, 2026 47.5 MB TRUSTED v1.7.8 Jan 23, 2026 47.5 MB TRUSTED

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Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Oct 2, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Entertainemnt4 Media A.G.” 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 Oct 2, 2026
Validated against Google Play Oct 2, 2026
Signed byCN=Entertainemnt4 Media A.G., O=Entertainemnt4 Media A.G., L=Zurich, ST=Switzerland, C=CH
Signing certificate (SHA-1)B8:17:24:FE:59:C3:60:07:88:55:68:EB:8F:02:D5:FA:79:B2:9C:71
File MD5d4d1385113fee13a701f8d164490d106
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (12)

Chess requests 12 permissions, none of them sensitive.

Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) chess.friends.game.play.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Read Google service settings com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
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 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 Chess free?

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

Is the Chess 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 d4d1385113fee13a701f8d164490d106.