Chess

The classic Chess with gorgeous 3D graphics- play against the computer or online

After Dark Studios Ltd · com.bakno.ChessHD

Not rated yet 10K+ downloads v5.1.0 60.8 MB Android 4.1+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v5.1.0 (14)
Updated: Apr 26, 2020 (6 years ago)
APK size: 60.8 MB
Requires: Android 4.1+ (API 16)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, ARM 32-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: Strategy (game)
Permissions: 3
Website: bakno.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Chess is a game by After Dark Studios Ltd in the Strategy category. It includes native code only for x86 32-bit and ARM 32-bit, so it won't run on 64-bit-only phones such as recent Pixels.

It asks for 3 permissions, none of them sensitive. The game offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

What's new in v5.1.0

Minor fixes

Description

From the listing uploaded by “split-store”.

The classic strategy game with gorgeous graphics, online gaming and intuitive interface. Beautiful handcrafted board and pieces are showcased in a 3D view with rotation and zoom. Easy to play but very hard to master. Now you can test your playing skills against the computer on three different levels offline, or online against real people from around the world. Chess is a two-person board game which simulates a battle between two opposing armies. Chess has been around for more than sixteen hundred years. When it comes to mind games, Chess is undoubtedly at the top of the list. Main Features: • Play against the computer (practice) with four different levels (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced & Expert) • Play a match against a friend on one device • Play against opponents connected online around the world • Easy tap-and-place or drag-and-drop interface to move the pieces on the board • Smooth 3D board zoom and rotation • Five gorgeous board sets • Save your game and load it later • Thousands of historical matches by the most famous Chess players included • View the list of moves of your match on your screen • Chat with online opponents

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Certificate issued to “baKno” The developer's name — though anyone can put any name in a certificate.

Store checks and file details

Developer signature under review Mar 8, 2025
Antivirus scan passed Sep 13, 2020
Signed byO=baKno
Signing certificate (SHA-1)E5:DF:28:D0:18:79:3A:07:C8:12:14:1B:D7:0C:93:3C:F4:19:EA:86
File MD599e7f6f04888c01667728c37034d9651
Uploaded by “split-store” Gold tier · 24,358 followers · uploading since 2019

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Permissions (3)

Chess requests 3 permissions, none of them sensitive.

Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Landscape screen android.hardware.screen.landscape

Chess 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 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. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 99e7f6f04888c01667728c37034d9651.