Chess. Offline. Anywhere.

Play a friend over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. No internet, no accounts, no ads. Just two iPhones and a board.

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Built for chess on a plane, chess in a tunnel, and the rest of the time you don't have signal.

Why ChessP2P

Chess on a plane

Airplane mode kills every online chess app. ChessP2P doesn't care — it pairs two iPhones directly over Bluetooth.

Chess in a tunnel

Subway, basement, festival, road trip — anywhere the bars die. Pass-and-play on one phone, or peer-to-peer on two.

Casual chess, no signup

No account. No login. No "rate this app." Open it, tap to connect, play. The way casual chess should feel.

How it works

Three taps. No internet.

  1. 1

    Open the app on both phones

    One taps Host, the other taps Join. That's the whole onboarding.

  2. 2

    Connect over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi

    ChessP2P uses Apple's MultipeerConnectivity — direct device-to-device, no servers, no router required.

  3. 3

    Play offline

    Full chess rules, draw offers, clocks. Moves sync instantly between phones. Disconnections are forgiven; the game is saved on both sides.

In the box

  • Pass-and-playTwo players, one phone.
  • P2P over Bluetooth/Wi-FiNo internet required.
  • Full chess clocksBullet, blitz, rapid, custom.
  • Draw offersResign, claim draw, accept rematch.
  • No accountsNothing to sign up for.
  • No adsEver.

FAQ

Questions, answered.

Does ChessP2P work offline?

Yes — ChessP2P is built to be offline-first. Two iPhones pair directly over Bluetooth or peer-to-peer Wi-Fi. There is no server, so chess offline works the same on a plane, in a tunnel, or at the bottom of a parking garage.

Can I play chess on a plane?

That's the whole point. Put both phones in airplane mode, open ChessP2P on both, and pair them over Bluetooth. You'll get a full chess game with clocks and draw offers without ever touching the in-flight Wi-Fi. If you've searched for chess on plane or chess p2p apps and been frustrated by ones that demand a connection, this is what you wanted.

Is ChessP2P pass-and-play?

Yes. Pass-and-play on a single phone is the default mode — two players, one device, board flips after each move. If you have a second iPhone, you can also play peer-to-peer with the board oriented correctly on each screen.

Is ChessP2P free?

The core chess experience — pass-and-play, peer-to-peer, clocks, draw offers — is free with no ads. Cosmetic boards, pieces, and a one-time premium unlock are planned, but the free tier is a complete chess game.

Do I need an account?

No. ChessP2P has no accounts, no login, no email collection. Your games are stored on your device. Casual chess shouldn't require a profile.

Is there an Android version?

Not yet — ChessP2P is iOS-only at launch. An Android version is on the roadmap. Drop your email below if you'd like to be notified when it ships.

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One email when ChessP2P hits the App Store. Nothing else.