Pure Chess

Ripstone Ltd · com.voofoo.PureChess

3.5 out of 5 (4 ratings) 3.8K downloads v1.3 4.5 MB Android 4.4+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v1.3 (24)
Updated: Sep 8, 2016 (10 years ago)
APK size: 4.5 MB
Requires: Android 4.4+ (API 19)
CPU support: ARM 32-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: Board (game)
Permissions: 13 (3 sensitive)
Website: ripstone.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Pure Chess is a game by Ripstone Ltd in the Board category. It includes native code only for ARM 32-bit, so it won't run on 64-bit-only phones such as recent Pixels.

It asks for 13 permissions, 3 of them sensitive: find accounts on the device, read shared storage and modify shared storage. The game offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

What's new in v1.3

Update includes: - Fix for DLC download issues. Previous updates: - New Tegra K1 optimised version! - Quit game option for online matches. - Progress percentage indicator bar for DLC downloads.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “h4mid007”.

Pure Chess now available on Tegra K1 powered devices Pure Chess puts other games in checkmate! Are you a Grandmaster in the making? "The prettiest Android game you'll ever play" - AndroidSPIN "Pure Chess truly brings chess back into the 21st century with style" - Android Dissected Experience one of the oldest known boardgames on the advanced technology of today. With ultra-realistic and unparalleled beautiful visuals you can almost reach out and touch the pieces. Created under the watchful eye of a fully-fledged Grandmaster; Pure Chess allows players to experience the traditional game like never before, showcasing gorgeous environments and unbelievably stunning chess sets. Learn the basics through step-by-step tutorials or challenge yourself to tournaments, with full control of skill level depending on how challenged you wish to be. An art, a science, a social engagement, a means for a challenge – whether you’re a beginner, an avid player or an ultimate Grandmaster, it’s time to experience one of the oldest board games known to man, brought to life on the modern technology of today! You can now play Pure Chess cross-platform with your friends! Play Pure Chess on Tegra K1 and enjoy true console-class graphics never seen before on any mobile device. The power of Tegra K1 allows Pure Chess to really shine with high resolution, realistic reflections and refractions, highly detailed chess sets and surroundings and to top it all off, post processing effects like bloom and depth of field. All this combined makes Pure Chess look stunning on Tegra K1 and provides you with the ultimate chess game experience. Pure Chess is a game that can be played by everyone, at any age, but mastered by only a few. The question is... Are you a Grandmaster in the making? Your move!

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Certificate issued to “Voofoo Studios” 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 May 31, 2020
Signed byCN=Publish key, OU=, O=Voofoo Studios, L=, ST=, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)A5:48:CA:D3:24:1B:AC:6F:59:13:2C:2D:65:B0:5B:7D:32:E8:E7:85
File MD59bbed614e4a01aa4d42ca76ed74d50c2
Uploaded by “h4mid007” Silver tier · 27,917 followers · uploading since 2013

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Permissions (13)

Pure Chess requests 13 permissions, 3 of them sensitive.

Find accounts on the device Sensitive android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play license check com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Messaging receive (custom) com.amazon.device.messaging.permission.RECEIVE
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Purechess receive adm message (custom) com.voofoo.PureChess.permission.RECEIVE_ADM_MESSAGE
Push messaging (app-defined) com.voofoo.PureChess.permission.C2D_MESSAGE
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Landscape screen android.hardware.screen.landscape
Touchscreen android.hardware.touchscreen
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

Pure Chess APK: questions and answers

How much space does Pure Chess need?

The APK is 4.5 MB, and the game also needs 329 MB of extra data (OBB files). Leave about 338 MB free for the installation.

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 Pure Chess free?

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

Is the Pure 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 9bbed614e4a01aa4d42ca76ed74d50c2.