Red Hot Pawn Play Chess

Contains adsIn-app purchases
4.4
842 reviews
50K+
Downloads
Content rating
Everyone
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About this game

Play chess with friends and the global online chess community.

Play online correspondence style "daily chess" on the Red Hot Pawn chess platform right from your phone. Play your friends or challenge the global chess community.

- Established community since 2001
- Ladder and tournament competition
- Conditional moves
- Clan team play system
- Game analysis and notes
- Vacation timeout protection

* 25th anniversary year - a quarter of a century of online chess. *
Updated on
Mar 13, 2026

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
No data shared with third parties
Learn more about how developers declare sharing
This app may collect these data types
Personal info, Messages, and Device or other IDs
Data is encrypted in transit
You can request that data be deleted

Ratings and reviews

4.4
773 reviews
A Google user
January 29, 2019
I've used RedHotPawn for 10+ years and this app is a great extension from the website. Controls are easy to use, plenty of different options for customization of appearance, and choices for how long you want to allow on moves so you can partner with a player who plays at a similar pace. I like being to play anywhere and you can make friends chatting through the message system.
21 people found this review helpful
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Jeremy Jones
January 12, 2026
Just removed it after ad behaviour became annoying. No X to close the Temu ad. No way to access Android navigation. Until tapping somewhere on the screen, that takes me to Temu. Instantly decided to remove the app. Back to using the web interface for me.
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netAdapt Apps
February 7, 2026
The ad can be swiped off screen, so do try that next time. The new V6 Android app is coming soon, so take another look when that arrives.
Jüri Eintalu
October 12, 2021
Nice app. I have noticed only three problems: 1) It seems to allow making illegal moves. If these can be sent also, one may lose a game. 2) In the case of a long press, the piece is activated on the analysis board. I have managed to eliminate the piece from the board without being able to put it back. Then, one must go back. 3) Backwards button on the analysis board does not take a move back but leads to the beginning of the variation. Everything else is comfortable and fine!
16 people found this review helpful
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netAdapt Apps
April 14, 2022
Hi Jüri, thank you for your review and feedback. 1) Although you are free to make any move, it will not be accepted. All rules are strictly adhered to. 2) This is an upgrade we will look at soon. 3) You will arrows for navigation - double arrows (<<) return to the start, single arrows (<) step back one move. Great to hear you enjoy the app!👍

What’s new

New or improved -
- Boards and set designs.
- Optional opponent move animation
- Improved layout of the new game form.
- Improved UI for access to game play features.
- Delete game feature, slide to delete any deletable game.
- Block players feature.
- Profile image uploads direct from the app.
- Player profile presentation, including header images.
- Improved dark theme support, optional OS following theme support.
- Save notes at any time.
- Account option - in app account name changes.