Really Bad Chess is made and published by Noodlecake. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Noodlecake. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Noodlecake and are shown as published on Google Play.
AppBrain's verdict
EstablishedPopularWell rated- Rating on Google Play
- 4.06
- 43,035 ratings
- Installs
- 3.1 million
- Last updated
- November 6, 2025
- Ads
- Contains ads
- Size
- 88.1 MB
Really Bad Chess is popular, with 3.1 million installs. Users rate it well: 4.1 stars from 43,035 ratings.
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Store listing
By Noodlecake, from Google Play“Really Bad Chess is just like chess, but with totally random pieces.”
Description by Noodlecake Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
As heard on NPR's Weekend Edition
5 out of 5 Stars "An essential puzzle experience for anyone even remotely interested in strategy games" - TouchArcade
Whether you play chess daily, or quit just after learning the rules, this small twist will open the door to an entire new world of chess.
------WHATS IN THE “BOX”?
The free version of Really Bad Chess lets you compete vs. an AI in Ranked, Daily, or Weekly Challenges. Improve your skills using the included Freeplay mode. A single in-app purchase unlocks Versus Mode so you can compete against your friends locally! It also removes ads, displays captured pieces, and adds soothing alternate color-palettes to choose from.
------REALLY BAD PRESS
"Makes chess fun even if you’re really bad" - The Verge
"Feels more modern than chess has ever felt" - Applenapps
"Really Bad Chess takes a really bad idea and somehow manages to make it a lot of fun." - Pocket Gamer
------A WORD FROM THE DEVELOPER
Chess is one of those games I always wished I enjoyed, but its commitment to beauty, elegance, and perfect balance always turned me away. Really Bad Chess removes these boring restrictions and flips chess on its head.
As much as random pieces change the game in some ways, I was really surprised to notice how much the game remains the same, and how powerful some pieces are — you've never truly struggled against a pawn until you've struggled against a pawn in the back row.
For chess pros, Really Bad Chess will give you a new type of challenge — the pieces & the moves are the same, but you'll have to throw out your openings and your understanding of normal patterns of play.
For novice chess players (like most of us), Really Bad Chess greatly opens up the game. Instead of starting by studying openings, in your first games you'll get to discover the joy (and challenge!) of learning how to checkmate.
I hope you have as much fun with Really Bad Chess as much as I did making it.
-zach
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Safety and technology
Found in the app by AppBrain- Ads
- Contains ads
- Price
- Free
- Libraries
- 38
- App size
- 88.1 MB
- Needs Android
- 7.0+
- Content rating
- Everyone
Technologies used by Really Bad Chess
Releases
Updates seen on Google Play- Version
- 1.4.18
- Launched
- May 2017
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Installs
Tracked by AppBrain- Last 30 days
- 3.1 thousand
- Per day
- 100
- 30-day average
- Play install range
- 1+ million
- Launched
- May 2017
Installs over time
Really Bad Chess has been installed 3.1 million times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 100 installs per day.
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About the app and developer
About Really Bad Chess
Really Bad Chess is a board app developed by Noodlecake.
How many times has Really Bad Chess been downloaded?
Really Bad Chess has been downloaded 3.1 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 3.1 thousand times.
What is the rating of Really Bad Chess?
Really Bad Chess is rated 4.06 out of 5 stars, based on 43 thousand ratings.
Is Really Bad Chess free?
Really Bad Chess is free. The APK size is 88.06 MB. The latest APK version available is 1.4.18. The last update was on November 6, 2025.
What are the requirements for Really Bad Chess?
Really Bad Chess requires Android 7.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since May 2017.
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