Chess Prime 3D Pro in IOS

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Our Expert Score

87/100

Chess Prime 3D Pro is one of the most visually impressive chess apps available. The 3D engine is smooth, and the ability to rotate the board freely makes the experience feel very tactile, almost like playing with a real set. The AI is surprisingly robust; it offers a fair challenge for beginners on the lower settings but becomes quite formidable as you dial it up.

What I appreciate most are the 'Chess Puzzles' and the 'Learn' modes. They turn the app from just a game into a genuine training tool. Whether you're trying to master the Sicilian Defense or just learning how the Knight moves, the interface remains clean and helpful. It’s a premium experience for those who want their mobile chess to look as good as it plays.

Dinsun reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 1.5.8Sun Mar 21 2021

* Added online status for each player

* Bug fixes and UI improvements


Chess Prime 3D is one of the best designed 3D chess games for the iPad / iPhone. It provides learning support for novice players, a real challenge for the experienced players and fun. Swipe in any of four directions to view the board from any angle and play the chess game in 3D / 2D.

Chess Prime 3D supports both ‘one player’ and ‘two player’ game play, so you can play with your friends or with millions of players around the world, or against a challenging computer opponent with adjustable difficulty level.

Master your chess skills by solving hundreds chess puzzles. You can use hints if you get stuck.

You can even edit the board and start the game from any predefined position. That allows you to test your skills in different game phases, common positions, solve chess puzzles, etc. Also you can save your game and then re-load it anytime you want.

If you are a novice player you may take advantage of the feature that shows all legal moves for the current piece.

-The full list of features:-

• Excellent 3D graphics, sound effects and music

• Configurable player names

• Option to play in 2D

• Option to change the piece’s color

• Great AI engine with a flexible difficulty level that suits both novice players and experts

• 200 ‘Mate in 2’ / ‘Mate in 3’ puzzles with stats, rewards and hints.

• LIVE CHESS - invite your friends and play online. Or just play with a random player. Three difficulty levels, four time control settings, rating system, statistics and more. Confirm your move before submitting. Communication options - In-Game Chat, Rematch, Undo Move, Offer Draw, Resign, Postpone Match.

• Versatile openings: Chess Prime AI engine plays like a human, not as a computer that always chooses the same move at the same position. It gives you an opportunity to play different famous openings to gain extensive experience in chess

• SETUP game: Start the game from any predefined position with any number of pieces

• UNDO function if you accidentally hit wrong piece or square. It works even if your king is checkmated

• REDO function if you missed the opponent’s move. Just press EYE button and Chess Prime will show you the last opponent’s move

• SAVE / LOAD feature gives you an opportunity to finish the game later or to play the chess puzzle which you can setup in the “Setup Game” module

• CENTER function to align the board to the center

• Option to show the LEGAL MOVES for current piece (very useful for novice players)

• Option to ROTATE the board in ‘two player’ mode

• Help button with instructions for En Passant capture / Castling (activated automatically)

• Option to limit ‘think time’ in ‘one player’ mode to 5, 15 or 30 seconds

• Option to switch on / off sound effects and / or music. You can also listen to own music.

• Automatically saves the current state of the game, so the game state would be automatically restored if you quit the application

• Universal app (supports iPad / iPod touch / iPhone)

If you love playing chess in portrait mode and in 2D, then download and try out our Chess Prime app!

Enjoy!


Requires iOS 9.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

Chess Prime 3D is one of the best designed 3D chess games for the iPad / iPhone. It provides learning support for novice players, a real challenge for the experienced players and fun. Swipe in any of four directions to view the board from any angle and play the chess game in 3D / 2D.

Chess Prime 3D supports both ‘one player’ and ‘two player’ game play, so you can play with your friends or with millions of players around the world, or against a challenging computer opponent with adjustable difficulty level.

Master your chess skills by solving hundreds chess puzzles. You can use hints if you get stuck.

You can even edit the board and start the game from any predefined position. That allows you to test your skills in different game phases, common positions, solve chess puzzles, etc. Also you can save your game and then re-load it anytime you want.

If you are a novice player you may take advantage of the feature that shows all legal moves for the current piece.

-The full list of features:-

• Excellent 3D graphics, sound effects and music

• Configurable player names

• Option to play in 2D

• Option to change the piece’s color

• Great AI engine with a flexible difficulty level that suits both novice players and experts

• 200 ‘Mate in 2’ / ‘Mate in 3’ puzzles with stats, rewards and hints.

• LIVE CHESS - invite your friends and play online. Or just play with a random player. Three difficulty levels, four time control settings, rating system, statistics and more. Confirm your move before submitting. Communication options - In-Game Chat, Rematch, Undo Move, Offer Draw, Resign, Postpone Match.

• Versatile openings: Chess Prime AI engine plays like a human, not as a computer that always chooses the same move at the same position. It gives you an opportunity to play different famous openings to gain extensive experience in chess

• SETUP game: Start the game from any predefined position with any number of pieces

• UNDO function if you accidentally hit wrong piece or square. It works even if your king is checkmated

• REDO function if you missed the opponent’s move. Just press EYE button and Chess Prime will show you the last opponent’s move

• SAVE / LOAD feature gives you an opportunity to finish the game later or to play the chess puzzle which you can setup in the “Setup Game” module

• CENTER function to align the board to the center

• Option to show the LEGAL MOVES for current piece (very useful for novice players)

• Option to ROTATE the board in ‘two player’ mode

• Help button with instructions for En Passant capture / Castling (activated automatically)

• Option to limit ‘think time’ in ‘one player’ mode to 5, 15 or 30 seconds

• Option to switch on / off sound effects and / or music. You can also listen to own music.

• Automatically saves the current state of the game, so the game state would be automatically restored if you quit the application

• Universal app (supports iPad / iPod touch / iPhone)

If you love playing chess in portrait mode and in 2D, then download and try out our Chess Prime app!

Enjoy!


Ratings & Reviews

4.6 out of 5 with 928 Counts
Age Rating 4+

Screenshots

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Chess Prime 3D Pro offers a premium chess experience designed for both casual play and serious improvement. The game features a powerful 3D engine with adjustable camera angles and high-quality piece designs. Challenge a built-in AI with multiple difficulty levels or play locally with a friend. For those looking to sharpen their skills, the Pro version includes over 200 'Mate in 1' and 'Mate in 2' puzzles. With a built-in 'Move Analysis' and 'Undo' features, it's the perfect environment to learn the royal game or refine your grandmaster strategies.

Features

1

High-fidelity 3D graphics with customizable themes

2

Powerful AI engine with 10 difficulty levels

3

Over 200 curated chess puzzles

4

Save and load game functionality

5

Local 2-player mode for playing with friends

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Yes, the Pro version includes several different themes for both the board and the pieces, ranging from classic wood to modern marble.

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