Chess By Post

It's your move...

Chess By Post

App stats

Version: 4.1.0 (Last updated: 2023-10-20)
Creation date: 2011-04-17
Permissions
Contacts: read your contacts
Other:
  • receive data from Internet
  • view network connections
  • full network access
  • control vibration
  • prevent device from sleeping

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App summary

*** Note that there is also a free version of Chess By Post that is ad supported. This paid version does not have any in game ads ***

Play correspondence chess with real people! Challenge your friends to friendly games or play ranked matches against random opponents of similar skill levels. Play as many simultaneous games as your want!

Automatic push notifications will let you know when you have moves waiting!

Improve your ranking by playing ranked games against comparable opponents. Skill ranking updates using the classic ELO rating system to adjust your rank when you win or lose. A leader board view shows you how you compare to the top players.

Chess By Post is perfect for players of all skill levels because your matched opponent's skill level will be adapted based on your own skill level.

Create a local hand-off game and play your friend by passing the phone back and forth.

Play against a computer opponent that adjusts difficulty to match your skill level.

Features:
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-Tracks your skill level over time
-Matches you with similar skilled opponents
-Practice chess puzzles to improve your game
-End game analysis shows you the critical mistakes made by each player
-Head to head stats
-Move History Statistics - Explore the moves of every game you ever played with an interactive board explorer
-Freely move pieces to plan strategies
-Take notes on games to remember strategies
-In-game chat message board
-In-game move histories for easy review
-Ratings leader board
-Local hand-off games can be played offline
-Play games against a computer opponent with varied skill levels
-Alphanumeric grid display

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Easy to use and play with friends or family at casual pace
  • No pressure from a time clock; games can last for days
  • Good for beginners and casual players
  • Minimal ads which enhances user experience
  • Useful features like chat, planning moves, and reviewing past moves
Cons
  • Poor customer support and response to issues
  • Players can exploit the draw offer feature to stall games
  • Lack of options to block or report inappropriate players
  • Notification problems on certain devices
  • Syncing issues and bugs that affect gameplay
Most mentioned
  • Issues with player behavior and abusive messages
  • Long waiting times for opponents who don't move
  • Notification issues related to game updates
  • Limited time control options
  • App-related bugs and lack of support for resolving them
User reviews
Scoring is not done correctly (accepting a draw is scored like a loss or worse), Some players have played close to 10,000 games. How? Is this app a chess engine trainer?
by Centreview Island, 2024-10-20

Been looking for a chess game that I can play with my grandma and get notified when it's my turn for for a long time. The other ones say they do, but they ether won't work or I cant figure out how. This one just works and is easy. No longer do I have to play Scrabble with my grandma because we can play chess! Yay!
by e d, 2023-06-05

If someone doesn't move for 5 days they forfeit the game. However if you get someone who's a jerk they simply offer a draw and it resets the timer on the 5 days. I have a game that i can do nothing about because this person is going to lose. It's like being held captive. Fix this and I'll bump back to 5 stars.
by Frank C, 2022-09-28
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