diff --git a/src/backend/services/apps/RecommendedAppsService.ts b/src/backend/services/apps/RecommendedAppsService.ts
index bcad003c1..ee1ab3aa9 100644
--- a/src/backend/services/apps/RecommendedAppsService.ts
+++ b/src/backend/services/apps/RecommendedAppsService.ts
@@ -46,6 +46,7 @@ const RECOMMENDED_APP_NAMES = [
     'vault',
     'browser',
     'ai-image-project',
+    'chess',
     'blockup',
     'pretty-tiles',
     'galaxy-troops',