checkmate irl is the chess clock that saves it: every result, every rival, and a real elo rating for your over-the-board (OTB) chess. built for the board, not the screen.

the chess clock
a full chess clock for android: bullet, blitz, rapid, classical, or your own custom time control. one-tap quick start, automatic move counting, and your opponent confirms the result so your record stays honest. works fully offline.

your offline elo rating
earn a real, algorithm-backed elo rating from every game you play, built on the glicko rating system. watch your rating climb with detailed charts, see your peak, then beat it. no internet required.

chat (new in 2.0)
direct messages between chess players. see someone down to play nearby, then message them to lock in the game, with a "request a game" button right in the chat.

down to play (new in 2.0)
flag that you want a game at a venue right now, and see who else nearby is up for it.

nearby: players & venues
a map-first way to find chess near you. discover 2,500+ chess venues in 60+ countries, from cafés and clubs to parks and play spots, with photos, ratings and comments, and find the players around you.

chess clubs
create venue or social clubs, public or private, with announcements, leaderboards and member roles. your local chess community in one place.

tournaments & events
run real chess events from your phone: swiss-system tournaments with automatic pairings, or casual open-play meetups. live standings and results that count toward your rating.

game history & stats
save every result with opponent, head-to-head rivalries, win rate by colour, and your full game history. your personal over-the-board chess archive.

share
post shareable result cards for your games and tournaments to instagram, whatsapp and more.

from your first café game to your 100th tournament, checkmate irl is where real chess lives.

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