Where to play
Play circular chess on iPhone or iPad.
Circular Chess is a free iPhone chess app that lets people who already know chess play on a circular board of four rings and sixteen sectors, or switch to Standard, Cylinder or King of the Hill, offline against a practice computer or with a friend on the same device.
Download Circular Chess free on the App Store
Free app with banner ads. iPhone and iPad · iOS / iPadOS 17 or later. Link opens the US App Store.
Start with the circular board.
- Download Circular Chess on an iPhone or iPad running iOS or iPadOS 17 or later.
- Open the app and choose Circular from the four board styles.
- Choose computer practice or two players sharing the device. Set your difficulty before starting a computer game.
- Use the board’s Rules screen for the exact variant rules. Legal-move highlights help show available destinations.
Before you download
Does it work without internet?
The chess gameplay works offline. Ads and regional privacy services may use the internet.
Can I play another person?
Yes, with two people taking turns on one device. This app does not include online multiplayer.
Is it for Android or a web browser?
The download linked here is the iPhone and iPad app. It does not install on Android and does not launch a browser game.
Will my game be saved?
Each style saves its game locally on your device. There is no cloud backup, and deleting the app can remove saves.
Which rules does it use?
The circular board has four rings and sixteen sectors. Use the in-app Rules screen for its exact movement and game-ending rules; this page does not substitute rules from a different circular-chess game.
This is a guide from the makers of Circular Chess, not an independent review or a ranking of competing apps. Availability outside the linked US storefront has not been confirmed here.