About this app
Play chess directly on your Apple Watch — no iPhone needed. Watchess is a complete, standalone chess game designed for watchOS. Challenge the AI opponent or play multiplayer games against other Watch users in real time. FEATURES • Full chess engine with adjustable difficulty levels • Multiplayer — play live games against other players online • Game Center integration — leaderboards and achievements • Game history and replay — review past games move by move • Dark mode and customizable board themes • Completely standalone — works without iPhone nearby
What's new
Version 1.1 · Jul 6, 2026
Improved Game Center sign-in and online multiplayer matchmaking. Fixed real-time multiplayer connection handling, move sync, and game result updates.
