Updated Jul 31, 2026 · v5.5.7
A real chess opponent in your pocket — 30 levels, save games, ad-free.
Rival Chess — Free Offline Chess with Adjustable Difficulty Play chess against the Rival chess engine on your phone — no signup, no pop-up ads, no internet required. From "just learning" to "give me a real fight," Rival Chess scales to your level. Features • 100% offline — no account, no tracking, no pop-up ads • 30 difficulty levels — from gentle teacher to brutal opponent • Play modes: Rival vs You, You vs Rival, Human vs Human, Rival vs Rival (watch the engine play itself) • 20 piece sets and 30 board styles — from classic Staunton on wood to neon high-contrast • Game analysis — step move-by-move through any saved game with engine evaluation • Save and resume games — keep multiple games on the go at once • PGN export — share or import your games with any chess app or website • Show legal moves, last-move highlighting, coordinates, custom animation speed, optional haptic feedback • Light, dark, and system themes. Whether you're learning the game, training your tactics, or just looking for a quick match on the bus, Rival Chess gives you a real opponent that fits in your pocket. Fully featured. Free. Forever.
15 years on Google Play
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