Review · Board Games · iOS
Chess By Post Premium
Reviewed: 10 May 2026
iOS
Games By Post · 2012
Ludograph rating
C
Mixed
57 /100
Chess By Post Premium is a board game that fosters problem solving, spatial awareness, and strategic thinking.
Growth (BDS)
42
Risk (RIS)
12
Daily limit
120min
Age guidance
10+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.72 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.13 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.10 | |
Chess By Post Premium offers significant cognitive benefits, particularly in problem-solving, strategic thinking, and spatial awareness. Players can improve their critical thinking and learn from adaptive challenges. The game also provides opportunities for social interaction through friendly matches and shared note-taking.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.17 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.17 | |
While primarily beneficial, the game does present some risks. The notification system for pending moves could contribute to compulsion-loop design, potentially encouraging frequent checking. The competitive aspect with ranked games and leaderboards may foster social comparison and identity self-worth issues.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 0.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.00 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.00 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.00 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / Horror | 0.00 | |
Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.
Regulatory design checks · DSA — Assessed: meets criteria·GDPR-K — Assessed: meets criteria·ODDS — Assessed: meets criteria
- DSA:What Ludograph checks: whether the game's design gives minors the transparency the EU Digital Services Act expects: plain terms, honest defaults, and clear reporting routes.: Estimated from review data. No dark pattern or child-targeting concerns found.
- GDPR-K:What Ludograph checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8.: Estimated from review data. No privacy or child-targeting concerns found.
- ODDS:What Ludograph checks: whether paid random-reward drop rates are disclosed, as required in China, Japan and South Korea.: Estimated from review data. No paid random-reward mechanics found, so drop-rate disclosure requirements do not apply.
These reflect Ludograph's assessment of the game's design practices against each framework's criteria, not a legal compliance determination.