SimChessChangelog

Changelog

What's new in SimChess

Version 1.6.0

March 2026

Migrate to react-chessboard

Expect a more stable experience when you play!

Version 1.5.2

March 2026

Play with bot (BETA)

Play chess against Stockfish 18!

Version 1.1.0

February 2026

View Board After Game

After a game ends, you can now view the final board position. Perfect for analyzing your games and learning from your mistakes!

Takeback Feature

Request to undo moves! In multiplayer, both players must agree to the takeback. In local games, a simple confirmation is all that's needed.

Color Selection for Hosts

When creating a multiplayer game, hosts can now choose to play as White, Black, or Random. The guest is automatically assigned the opposite color.

Version 1.0.0

November 2025

Initial Release

SimChess launches with multiplayer peer-to-peer chess, local single-device play, real-time game synchronization, and a beautiful modern UI.