Chess Online

Play chess online with real players worldwide

3 Player Chess Game · chessfriends.online.chess

4.8 out of 5 (9 ratings) 5M+ downloads v6.0.3 54 MB Android 8.0+ PEGI 12 · Low Maturity

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At a glance

Latest version: v6.0.3 (600030)
Updated: Aug 26, 2026 (1 month ago)
APK size: 54 MB
Requires: Android 8.0+ (API 26)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: Board (game)
Listed since: Jan 27, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 17 (1 sensitive)
Website: chessfriends.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Chess Online is a game by 3 Player Chess Game in the Board category, listed since at least January 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.

Since version 5.9.2, the APK grew from 34.1 MB to 54 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 7.0 to 8.0. It asks for 17 permissions, 1 of them sensitive: modify shared storage. It asks for the same permissions as version 6.0.2. The game offers in-app purchases through Google Play and can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

Ratings

4.8out of 59 ratings

5 ★89%
4 ★0%
3 ★11%
2 ★0%
1 ★0%

Ratings from users of the source store — not collected or verified by AAPKs.

What's new in v6.0.3

Chess Online - The most advanced Online Chess game - Design improvements - More chess fun - Minor bug fixes Don't forget to leave a review and let us know your opinion!

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Why to play Chess Online? Did you know playing chess games online improve your brain? Play chess with our 1,600,000 registered players worldwide or against strong computer for free. ChessFriends.com app is a perfect tool for everyone, including amateurs, pro players or children. Chess Online Game Features: ♞ Big international community, chess multiplayer - More than 1,600,000 registered players on http://www.chessfriends.com ♞ Strong computer for offline play - 20 strength levels ♞ Mistake Preventer – Never make a mistake or a misclick again ♞ Various time control options - Classic, Blitz and Bullet chess games ♞ Rated games - Track your rating and performance ♞ Unrated games - Play chess live for fun, train your chess openings, improve your chess results ♞ Play chess free with friends ♞ Rankings and detailed statistics with charts ♞ Player account - User profiles with real rating ♞ Various chess boards and chess pieces ♞ Play chess online and export your games to video analysis ♞ Access your account from various platforms, including web browsers and mobile devices ♞ Multiple languages supported ✔️ Download this awesome free chess game app now! Chess Online — Enjoy this online chess game and have fun!

Version history

4 versions are listed, going back to v5.9.2. Since v6.0.1 it requires Android 8.0+.

v6.0.3 LATEST Aug 26, 2026 54 MB TRUSTED v6.0.2 Aug 12, 2026 53.9 MB TRUSTED v6.0.1 Aug 17, 2026 53.9 MB TRUSTED v5.9.2 Jun 25, 2026 34.1 MB TRUSTED

All 4 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Aug 26, 2026.
Certificate issued to “CDP Media AG” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 3 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature not checked yet Aug 26, 2026
Validated against Google Play Aug 26, 2026
Signed byCN=ChessFriends.com, OU=CDP Media AG, O=CDP Media AG, L=Zurich, ST=Switzerland, C=CH
Signing certificate (SHA-1)C3:8A:D4:B1:68:23:8F:A2:D8:65:ED:60:D9:98:23:9B:8C:09:69:50
File MD504894f042f402ba12907de8989684254
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

Scans and ratings come from the source store; the certificate comparisons are AAPKs's own, made from the files' published signatures (3 other versions compared). AAPKs doesn't scan files itself — compare the MD5 and signer after downloading.

Permissions (17)

Chess Online requests 17 permissions, 1 of them sensitive.

Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
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
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) chessfriends.online.chess.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
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
Use biometric hardware android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC
Use fingerprint hardware android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch

Chess Online APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Chess Online for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 8.0 or later. Version 5.9.2 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 7.0 and later. Get version 5.9.2 · All versions

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 Online free?

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

Is the Chess 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 signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 3 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 04894f042f402ba12907de8989684254.