Red Hot Pawn Play Chess
Play chess with friends and the global online chess community. Free on iPhone and iPad.
A Quarter Century of Online Chess
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 in 2001, Red Hot Pawn has grown into one of the most active correspondence chess communities on the internet. With a passionate community built over more than two decades, it offers a level of features and camaraderie above what you might expect from a chess platform.
Red Hot Pawn utilises the cloud to serve millions of pages and API requests every month, ensuring a fast and reliable experience wherever you play.
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Features
Established Community
Join a thriving community of chess players active since 2001. Forums, messaging, and social features make it more than just a game.
Ladders & Tournaments
Compete in ladder rankings and tournament play. Test your skills against players from around the world.
Clan Team Play
Join or create a clan and compete as a team. Build alliances and take on rival clans in organised team matches.
Conditional Moves
Set up conditional moves to play automatically when your opponent makes expected responses. Speed up your games.
Game Analysis
Review your games with built-in analysis tools and notes. Learn from your matches and improve your play.
Vacation Protection
Timeout protection ensures your games are safe when you're away. Play at your own pace without pressure.
Latest Update — v6.1.8
Animated boards, haptic touch on pieces, more board and piece designs, player blocking, improved dark mode, and many quality-of-life improvements.
Play Anywhere
Available on iPhone, iPad, Android, and the web. Your games sync seamlessly across all platforms so you never miss a move.