Chess Free APK for Android

Optime Software Original

Verified

4.3★

5M+

4.1+

Free

Jan 5, 2021

Tired of chess apps that look like they were made in 1982? Download Chess Free!

Download Chess Free APK 1.41 9_MB

What is Chess Free?

Chess Free – cult classic chess on your Android device. This game can be played with two players on the same device or against the computer by choosing one of ten difficulty levels. There is the possibility of canceling a move, viewing the history of all moves for the game, you can also choose the color of the chessboard and chess pieces. Chess Free – simple and convenient chess on your Android device!

Download Chess Free APK for Android

What's New in Version 1.41

-Updated graphics and layouts for high-resolution phones and tablets
-Fixed issue that was causing periodic crashes in v1.40

Available Files

1.41 (latest) 9MB • Android 4.1+ • armeabi-v7a Download
1.31 5MB • Android 1.5+ • armeabi Download

How to install APK / XAPK files?

System Requirements

OS Version: Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) or higher
Architecture: Varies by file (Which one do I need?)
Disk Space: ~20 MB free space required
RAM: 2 GB
Internet: Required

Permissions (9)

Internet
Access Network State
Read External Storage
Write External Storage
Read Phone State

APK File Details

Package ID	com.optimesoftware.chess.free
Available on	Google Play
Developer	Optime Software
License	Free
Monetization	Contains Ads
Age Rating	Everyone
Interface Language	English +75 English, Japanese, German, Bulgarian, Thai, Chinese, Hindi, Vietnamese, Ukrainian, Polish, Korean, Romanian, Arabic, French, Turkish, Czech, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Hungarian, Russian, + 55 localizations

APK Verification & Virus Scan Results

No Virus Signature Verified Safe & Original

Virus scan: Clean (0/57) View report. This APK is free of malware and its signature matches the official developer release.

Show File Details (SHA-256, SHA-1, MD5)

SHA-1 Signature:

0BFF09821A3484EB20FDC3AB21D8B77754F8BF17

SHA-256 Hash:

61da8a050fdb709d21f292b3bbae8510b9b94f91dda800f118823df063c3ab64

MD5 Checksum:

0748013e9f6b9d4fe98e0733b186c8bb

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chess Free safe to download?

Yes, Chess Free is safe to download. The APK is scanned on every update — no malware or viruses detected. You can verify the full scan report in the Security section above.

How to install Chess Free APK on Android?

Download the APK using the button above. Then open the file and tap Install. If prompted, enable "Install from unknown sources" in Settings → Security. The process takes under a minute. Read more

Why does installation fail on newer Android versions (14 - 16)?

Newer Android versions strictly block the installation of apps built for older Android versions (API < 23) for security reasons. Standard installation is not possible. Read our step-by-step guide on how to bypass this restriction using ADB or Shizuku.

What Android version does Chess Free require?

Chess Free requires Android 4.1 (API 16) or higher. Optimized for Android 9.0 (API 28).

Is Chess Free free?

Yes, it is free to use, but it is ad-supported.

How to update Chess Free to the latest version?

Download the latest APK from this page and install it over your existing version — no need to uninstall first. Your data and settings will be preserved. We update the file as soon as a new version is released.

What processor architecture does Chess Free support?

Chess Free supports armeabi-v7a. This build does not support x86/x86_64 processors, so it will not run on most PC emulators. If you are unsure about your device architecture, check the Device Info section on this page.