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App Store Free App of the Week: play chess in iMessages for free with Checkmate!

Apple has now handpicked Checkmate! as the new App Store Free App of the Week. This is not your typical chess app though.

Simply start a conversation with someone [on iMessage], select the Checkmate! app and tap “New Match” to begin. You can play multiple matches with other people at the same time – even across all your devices!

As far as we can tell both players will need to download the app, which shouldn’t be a problem now that it has gone free for the week.

iOS Universal: Checkmate!: FREE (Reg. $1+)

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Checkmate!:

Add some competition to your conversations with Checkmate! Play chess against family and friends in Messages!

Simply start a conversation with someone, select the Checkmate! app and tap “New Match” to begin. You can play multiple matches with other people at the same time – even across all your devices!

What are you waiting for? It’s time to choose your opponent, make your move and play Checkmate!

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Justin is a senior deal Jedi over at 9to5Toys where he heads up our game/app coverage and more. He also covers all things music for 9to5Mac, including the weekly Logic Pros series exploring music production on Mac and iOS devices