Watch Live TV
Open featured games from Lichess and stay in sync with top-level play from anywhere.
Chess on Wear OS and watchOS
Chess everywhere on your wrist.
Wrist Chess combines live Lichess spectating with offline gameplay against Stockfish and offline puzzles directly on your watch. No phone companion app required.
- Live TV Featured games in one tap
- Broadcasts Follow tournaments as they happen
- Offline mode Play Stockfish and solve puzzles without internet
What you can do
Built for watching, playing, and training
Follow Broadcasts
Track tournaments round by round and keep the board visible while you move.
Offline Stockfish Play
Play full games against the built-in Stockfish engine, even when you are offline.
Offline Puzzles
Train tactical vision with puzzle solving modes that work without network access.
Favorite Players
Add players once and keep up with their games without hunting through menus.
Designed for Wear OS and watchOS
Large touch targets, high-contrast boards, and smooth controls for small screens.
Quick flow
From opening the app to following the game
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Choose a source
Open Live TV, Broadcasts, or your saved players.
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Lock onto a board
View current position instantly with optimized board and move list.
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Review and continue
Rewind critical moments, then continue following live progress.
Screens
A glance at the app on-device
FAQ
Common questions
Do I need a phone companion app?
No. Wrist Chess is designed as a standalone Wear OS experience.
Can I play games or only spectate?
You can do both. Wrist Chess supports live spectating on Lichess and offline gameplay against Stockfish, plus puzzles.
Is internet required?
Internet is not required for offline gameplay and puzzles. Internet is only needed for online Lichess features like Live TV and broadcasts.
Ready to play and follow chess from your wrist?
Install Wrist Chess and keep every critical move within reach.