Cozy chess for every variant.
Chessnook is a charming, fully offline chess app for iPhone and iPad — with a friendly dog mascot to guide you from your very first move.
Made to be picked up — and put down.
Designed for beginners, casual players, and anyone who wants a calmer game.
A friendly mascot
A cheerful dog cheers you on, reacts to your moves, and softens losses with a wag of the tail.
100% offline
No accounts, no servers, no sign-ups. Play anywhere — on the train, on a plane, on the couch.
Adjustable AI
From gentle Easy to a tough Master, the AI scales with you. Practice openings or sharpen tactics.
Cute themes
Swap board and piece styles to match your mood. Earn or unlock new skins through in-app purchases.
Puzzles
Bite-sized puzzles teach checkmates, tactics, and piece values without ever feeling like homework.
Three languages
Traditional Chinese, English, and Japanese — switch any time from inside the app.
Two boards, more on the way.
Chessnook starts with Chinese chess (Xiangqi) — we're adding more variants over time.
Standard Chinese Chess (Xiangqi)
The full 9×10 board with River and Palace. Cross the river, ride the cannon, and corner the General.
Dark Chess (Flip Chess)
A 4×8 flip-board variant where every move reveals a new piece. Quick games, surprising swings.
Coming next: Western chess (西洋棋) and more.
Get Chessnook
Free on the App Store. iPhone & iPad. iOS 17 and later.