ProChess

A native chess app built exclusively for Apple Silicon Macs.
No ads. No accounts. No distractions. Just chess.

Play against a World-Class Engine

• Powered by Stockfish 18.0, one of the strongest chess engines available.
• Fine-tune engine strength to match your level.
• Play as White, Black, or Random.
• Play locally with a friend on the same Mac.

Analyze and Understand Your Games

• Step through your complete move history with ease.
• Explore variations to spot mistakes and discover stronger plans.
• Highlight squares and draw arrows to annotate key moments.
• Copy PGN for full games and FEN for any position.

Built for Focus

• No ads. No accounts. No distractions.
• No internet required—play anywhere, anytime.
• Fully native performance optimized for Apple Silicon.

Make It Yours

• Customize board themes to match your style.
• Choose your default annotation color.
• Adjust coordinate display to your preference.

About the Developer

Misty Mountains Studio is an independent macOS software studio founded by a longtime developer and chess enthusiast. ProChess was created to combine a passion for software craftsmanship with a love of the game — resulting in a clean, focused, and privacy-respecting chess experience.

Designed and built in Colorado, USA.

Contact

If you have any questions or feedback, please use the customer support form.