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About this game
Chess Live is a turn-based strategy game offering classic chess gameplay against AI or human opponents. Players can enjoy matches offline or engage in asynchronous online play. The game provides a pure chess experience with various modes for different skill levels.
What players say
Themes from 143 recent Google Play reviews, analysed 28 Aug 2026
Praised
Fun & addictive13
Why we tagged it this way
What each behavioural tag is based on
- InterruptiblePut it down mid-session and pick it up cold.
- One-handedPlayable with a thumb, in portrait.
- Plays offlineNo connection needed once installed.
- No energy timersNothing caps how long you can play.
- Sound optionalNo audio cue carries information — fine on mute.
- Demands focusNeeds your full attention to play well.
Commute
Sessions are hard to fit in
Flight
Plays fully offline
In bed
Works muted, one-handed
With friends
Has multiplayer
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One Thumb
The other hand is busy.
👶
New Parent Approved
The only 5 minutes that are yours.
✈️
Fully Offline
Works anywhere. Yes, anywhere.
⚡
No Energy Timers
Play as long as you want.
🚫
No Grind
Progress without the treadmill.
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Play Together
Two players, one phone or two.
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Offline & Ad-Free
No signal, no interruptions.
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Unwind
Calm on demand.
What it costs
| Download | Free |
| In-app purchases | $1.16 - $22.08 |
| Ads | Yes |
| Energy timers | None |
From the Google Play listing.
Tags
ReplayabilityHigh
StoryNo Story
SocialAsync Multiplayer
DifficultyNormal
GrindLow
Brain PowerDeep Focus
Story depthNone
PriceFreemium-Fair
PauseableHigh
VibeRelaxing
OrientationPortrait
RatingEveryone
DeviceStandard
Has ending?Endless
MultiplayerLocal-CompetitiveOnline-CompetitiveAsync
GenreTabletop
✈️ Offline play👍 One-handed🔇 Mute-friendly⚡ No energy timers👶 Parent-friendly
