Chess Premium is the definitive version of the Optime Chess experience. For a small one-time fee, you get the same world-class AI and rock-solid stability but without a single advertisement. It is the 'antidote' to poorly designed, cluttered mobile board games. The interface is elegant, and the Retina-quality graphics look stunning on modern iPhone screens.
Everything about the game feels deliberate, from the configurable 'Think Time' for the computer to the way it handles game state persistence. Itβs incredibly lightweight and fast, making it the perfect app to keep on your phone for years. Whether you are using it to practice your openings against the computer or playing a quiet match with a partner over coffee, Chess Premium is the gold standard for mobile chess.
Available on: iPhone, iPod
Version 1.85Thu Oct 29 2020
β’ Fixed issue with board scale on larger iPhones
β’ Support for all iPhone screen sizes
β’ Minor bug fixes
β’ Fixed issue where app would occasionally crash on undo or new game
Are you tired of playing chess games that look like they were designed for a Commodore 64 instead of an iPhone? We've got the antidote for you. Chess Premium is the best designed chess game for the iPhone and iPod Touch.
Chess Premium supports both 1 player and 2 player gameplay, so you can play against friends or test your skills against a challenging computer opponent.
Chess Premium includes a host of exciting features, including:
* Great graphics and exciting sound effects
* Configurable player names and score tracking
* Outstanding AI engine with configurable difficulty level
* Undo function if you accidentally hit the wrong square
* Automatically saves your game when you get a phone call or exit the application
If you're looking for a killer chess application for your iPhone or iPod Touch, check out Chess Premium today!
Requires iOSΒ 10.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPodΒ touch.Are you tired of playing chess games that look like they were designed for a Commodore 64 instead of an iPhone? We've got the antidote for you. Chess Premium is the best designed chess game for the iPhone and iPod Touch.
Chess Premium supports both 1 player and 2 player gameplay, so you can play against friends or test your skills against a challenging computer opponent.
Chess Premium includes a host of exciting features, including:
* Great graphics and exciting sound effects
* Configurable player names and score tracking
* Outstanding AI engine with configurable difficulty level
* Undo function if you accidentally hit the wrong square
* Automatically saves your game when you get a phone call or exit the application
If you're looking for a killer chess application for your iPhone or iPod Touch, check out Chess Premium today!







Chess Premium offers the complete, ad-free experience of the world's most popular strategy game. It features an outstanding AI engine with configurable difficulty, high-resolution Retina graphics, and immersive sound effects. Designed specifically for iOS, the app supports local 2-player matches, undo moves, and automatic game saving. It is widely considered one of the best-designed and most stable chess apps available.
100% Ad-free gameplay
High-resolution Retina display support
Powerful AI with configurable difficulty
Board rotation for local 2-player matches
Automatic game state persistence
In the Options screen, you can adjust the computer's 'Think Time' to make the AI more or less challenging. If you find yourself in a losing position, use the Undo button to trace back and find where your strategy went wrong.
Are you tired of playing chess games that look like they were designed for a Commodore 64 instead of an iPad.
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Players engage in standard chess rules with a focus on a clean, uninterrupted interface. The game supports custom player names and tracks scores across sessions.
Chess Premium is completely ad-free and offers a slightly more streamlined interface with full support for all Retina display resolutions.