Chessmaster AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Chess Games for iPad

Chessmaster is not available for iPad but there are some alternatives with similar functionality. The best iPad Chess Game alternative is Lichess, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Chessmaster and six of them are Chess Games available for iPad so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting iPad Chess Game alternatives to Chessmaster are Chess.com, Take!, Imperial Chess and Chess Royale.

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    Lichess

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    Lichess is the most complete chess experience, with a simple interface that focuses on the game, a massive array of game related tools and a huge, worldwide community.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
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    lichess is web based "app" mainly to play online and solve some puzzles. Chessmaster series was a chess program series which included lectures learning chess playing with computer of various strenghts, had nice enviroment for kids etc. its like comparing say google maps and say sim city game

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    • Lichess is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone & iPad alternative to Chessmaster.

    • Lichess is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Chessmaster.

    • Lichess is Free and Open SourceChessmaster is Paid and Proprietary
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    Chess.com

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    Chess platform offering free online play, real-time and correspondence formats, 65,000+ adaptive puzzles, Grandmaster lessons, analysis tools, opening explorer, customizable themes, detailed statistics, daily articles, and global social interaction.

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    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Wear
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    Take!

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    Capture matching pieces to reach the golden king.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Imperial Chess

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    Play against 8 of the best chess engines, including Stockfish 15 , Leela Chess Zero and Maia.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Chess Royale

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    Where Strategy Meets Digital: Dive into the Ultimate Chess Experience. Engage with Millions, Learn from Grandmasters, and Elevate Your Game in a Vibrant Online Community.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Facebook
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    Chessmate

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    Chessmate allows anyone to dive into a game of chess. Whether you’re a beginner (yes, I’m talking about you) or a pro (hmm, debatable), the variety of game modes will challenge you with its witty AI. Play solo, or play against a friend (or against yourself if you don’t have...

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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