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Chess on Windows Pc

Developed By: Mastersoft Ltd

License: Free

Rating: 4,5/5 - 5.846 votes

Last Updated: April 16, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

Game Details

Version 1.16
Size 32.6 MB
Release Date August 03, 15
Category Board Games

Game Permissions:
Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (7)]

What's New:
Various fixes. Please let us know if you find any issues.We have re-instated the In App Purchase to remove ads. [see more]

Description from Developer:
New to Android for 2015!
Former iTunes #1!



Mastersoft's Chess game is 100% Free and has one of the World's best Desktop PC chess engines crammed inside!


* 100% Free... [read more]

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About this game

On this page you can download Chess and play on Windows PC. Chess is free Board game, developed by Mastersoft Ltd. Latest version of Chess is 1.16, was released on 2015-08-03 (updated on 2024-04-16). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 100,000. Overall rating of Chess is 4,5. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This game had been rated by 5,846 users, 108 users had rated it 5*, 3,915 users had rated it 1*.

How to play Chess on Windows?

Instruction on how to play Chess on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Chess on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this game on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Play Chess using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "Chess" icon on the home screen to start playing, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to play Chess on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Chess" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 1.16.

Download Chess 1.16 on Windows PC – 32.6 MB

New to Android for 2015!
Former iTunes #1!



Mastersoft's Chess game is 100% Free and has one of the World's best Desktop PC chess engines crammed inside!


* 100% Free but with one IAP if you wish to remove the adverts.

* 4th in World Micro-computer Chess Championships.

* 100 Graded Levels from Novice to Grandmaster.

* Coach Training Mode guaranteed to improve your game.

* Rating Mode that evaluates your ELO rating and progression.

* 2 Player Mode.




This engine finished 4th in the World Microcomputer Chess Championships and is not available in any other Android chess game. Designed by chess champions to play like a human opponent, Mastersoft Chess will take you from Novice to Grandmaster level! Features stunning high resolution sets by renowned Chess designers.

Easy to play but difficult to beat, this is pick up and play chess at its best!

As previously supplied by the World's biggest OEMs, and now available for FREE thanks to the power of the Google Play Store!


PROFESSIONAL REVIEWS:

"It truly is close to flawless and is by far the best mobile Chess game I have played on any platform."
- PDA 247.


AWARDS

HP Choice Strategy Game of the Year
Smartphone Magazine runner up.

Various levels, board styles and breathtaking Retina Display chess sets combine with an outstanding World beating chess engine to offer you a great playing experience and an ever increasing challenge.

Whether you're just starting out or else a seasoned pro, Mastersoft Chess has something for you!


BEGINNERS

Hint facility
Coach mode showing best moves and biggest threats
Built in coach to monitor your progress
Training levels that dumb down your Android device.
Take back a move if you change your mind!
Your phone checks that your moves are allowed.
Simple intuitive uncluttered interface that lets you concentrate on your game.
NB If you are new to Chess then please ensure that the coach is turned on in options and that the lowest difficulty level is selected.


GRANDMASTERS

A unique engine unlike any other - plays interesting and sometimes quite aggressive chess.
Designed to play like a human opponent - right up to Grandmaster level!
Opening Book of over 23000 moves!
100% Full Chess rules including enpassant, castling etc.
Thought analysis (main line, depth and score).
Setup position (including castling rights, enpassant and side to move)
Move forward / backward to any point in the current game.
Includes Standard Chess Book Sets in addition to the realistic ones.
In depth statistics.
ELO rating system.
100 levels of increasing difficulty.


OTHER FEATURES

Huge collection of stunning high resolution chess sets in both 2D and 3D. Makes the most of your phone display!
Boards constructed from the real thing - Oak, Ash, Marble, Slate and more!
Online play.
Save and load games.
Realistic sound effects.
Adjustable piece movement animation.
Auto saving of your current game.
Great for novices but will grow with you and still offer a challenge at Championship level.
100% FREE!
Various fixes.
Please let us know if you find any issues.
We have re-instated the In App Purchase to remove ads.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows access to the list of accounts in the Accounts Service.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows an application to read from external storage.