ChessCraft

ChessCraft
  • DeveloperFrame of Mind
  • GenreBoard
  • Installs500,000+
  • UpdatedOct 20, 2025
  • Version1.16.31
  • RequirementsAndroid
  • ReleasedFeb 23, 2019
  • ContentEveryone
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ChessCraft

Editorial review: ChessCraft APK and install guide

A useful APK page for ChessCraft has to do more than repeat a store description. It should explain what kind of user the board listing is for, where the APK source points, what fields are missing, and which signals deserve a second look. This profile starts with com.FrameOfMindGames.ChessCraft, Frame of Mind, version 1.16.31, Not published by official listing, and Check official listing before install, then adds install-readiness notes around those facts.

The official short summary says: "Play your chess variants against the AI and your friends online.". opskd treats that as a claim to verify, not as a complete review, because store copy often emphasizes features while leaving permissions, account requirements, monetization, and source status for the user to check separately.

500,000+ installs gives enough public footprint to compare the app with alternatives, while still leaving room for careful review of support links and update cadence. 4.5 out of 5 across 12,199 ratings suggests a generally positive reception. For this score band, the useful question is whether the app's strengths match your needs and whether recent updates or user expectations have changed since the rating base was built.

The listing has been updated within the past year, about 227 days ago. That is acceptable for many categories, but the official listing should still be checked for compatibility notes and recent user feedback.

Who this APK listing is for

ChessCraft is most relevant for players who want thoughtful turn-taking, local multiplayer, or classic tabletop strategy without a complicated setup. A good fit means the app's stated purpose, screenshots, rating pattern, developer identity, and official source all support the same story. If you only need a quick category browse, compare it with nearby board alternatives; if you are close to installing, slow down and check the APK identity rows first.

  • Best fit: players who want thoughtful turn-taking, local multiplayer, or classic tabletop strategy without a complicated setup.
  • Review focus: rules clarity, match length, offline support, fairness of matchmaking, and whether ads interrupt the board state.
  • Current public signal: 500,000+ installs and 4.5 out of 5 rating data.

APK source and identity

This page exposes APK metadata for the listing but does not claim to host a standalone APK package. That distinction is intentional. Use the package name, version, file size field, Android requirement, and official listing link as comparison points when you verify the app outside opskd.

  • Package: com.FrameOfMindGames.ChessCraft.
  • Version shown: 1.16.31.
  • Source status: APK metadata only.
  • Integrity status: No standalone APK hash is published for this listing yet.

Listing quality signals

The useful signals for ChessCraft are not only the headline score. opskd reads the listing through category fit, developer transparency, version clarity, source status, screenshot availability, privacy policy access, and whether the official description makes specific claims that can be checked. For board, the most important review focus is rules clarity, match length, offline support, fairness of matchmaking, and whether ads interrupt the board state.

  • Ads or ad-like wording appear in the listing, so review whether placement interrupts active tasks or gameplay.
  • Online, social, or leaderboard features can add account, moderation, and notification considerations.
  • Category fit matters here: for board, the review focus is rules clarity, match length, offline support, fairness of matchmaking, and whether ads interrupt the board state.

Trust checks before install

For board games, permissions can matter as much as the feature list. look at storage size, account requirements, online matchmaking permissions, and whether the game can be paused safely. A privacy policy is especially important when the app handles documents, children's activity, learning progress, files, cloud sync, user accounts, location, chat, or social features. If a permission does not fit the app's purpose, treat that as a reason to slow down and verify the developer's explanation.

  • Developer website — Check ownership, support channels, and product documentation from Frame of Mind.
  • Privacy policy — Review what data may be collected, shared, or retained.
  • Official listing — Confirm the current version, rating, screenshots, and install availability.

Decision checklist

Use this checklist before acting on ChessCraft. It is designed for quick comparison across all APK listings on opskd, so every app keeps the same core fields visible while the surrounding review notes adapt to category, rating, update freshness, and source status.

  • Confirm that com.FrameOfMindGames.ChessCraft matches the official listing before trusting any install path.
  • Compare version 1.16.31, file size Not published by official listing, and Android requirement: Check official listing before install.
  • Review Frame of Mind's privacy policy and support links, especially if the app asks for accounts, files, location, camera, microphone, contacts, or cloud sync.
  • Treat 4.5 out of 5 and 500,000+ installs as discovery signals, not proof that the app is safe or right for your device.

Bottom line: ChessCraft is worth considering only if its package name, developer, source status, version, Android requirement, privacy policy, and permission profile all make sense for your use case. opskd keeps every APK listing exposed while adding this review layer so the page offers more than copied store text and gives you a clearer path before installing.

Official listing description

This is the official app listing description provided for reference. It does not mean opskd hosts a direct APK file for this app.

Never play the same game of chess again! ChessCraft is a chess sandbox with an AI computer opponent. Customize chess boards, rules, and pieces. Share your creations online. Play your friends online, or play the computer, or choose from one of 75 built-in chess boards in adventure mode. ChessCraft is also the world's largest chess variant database.

https://www.chesscraft.ca

Many chess AI mobile games already exist, but only ChessCraft allows the player to create such wacky boards and pieces and immediately play a decent computer opponent.

Create new pieces with any combination of the 8 bishop or rook slides, plus a 7x7 grid of knight-like hops. Pieces can also enhance or restrict nearby pieces. Create new boards with any enabled or disabled tile up to 16x16. Place promotion rules for any piece, anywhere. Place tile rules like witch windows (teleporters), sanctuaries, and more. The computer AI opponent then uses concepts from computer science and graph theory to understand your creations and play against you.

When you share a board, your friends can play the AI too. Sharing creates a new web page just for you, like this:

https://www.chesscraft.ca/design?id=shape-variant1

ChessCraft is full and free with no ads, except for the occasional popup which asks you to buy ChessCraft Patron. If you become a patron, you won't see those interruptions anymore. If you're a teacher, student, or you cannot afford ChessCraft Patron, send me an email and I'll send you a special code.

Visit the website and send me an email if you have any feedback or questions. If you like the game, please rate it!
Application popularity
89%
  • 12,199 ratings
  • 927 reviews

APK details

ChessCraft APK identity, source status, and install checks.

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  • Package namecom.FrameOfMindGames.ChessCraft
  • Version1.16.31
  • File sizeNot published by official listing
  • Android requirementCheck official listing before install
  • APK sourceOfficial Google Play listing only
  • Integrity checkNo standalone APK hash is published for this listing yet
  • Safety noteInstall only after checking the official listing and requested permissions.
APK source checkopskd does not host a direct APK for this listing yet. We show the package name, version, file size, Android requirement, and official listing so you can verify the app before leaving the page.

App Information

  • DeveloperFrame of Mind
  • CategoryBoard
  • Version1.16.31
  • Installs500,000+
  • UpdatedOct 20, 2025
  • ReleasedFeb 23, 2019
  • Content ratingEveryone
  • Android versionAndroid
  • SizeUnknown

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