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Challenging to a Point
Helps if your chess games happen to get into these situations. This is, though, an interesting way of getting checkmate in 2 or 4 moves and helps to think ahead the moves and why it may or may not work. Would like to see these situations on the full board vs the compact field.
Each situation only shows the few pieces to get checkmate, but is that all the pieces? This scenario only shows the pieces that are needed, but when viewing the full board with other pieces, it’s also figured in the best moves to make, some bad, some good, but it all figures in the moves available.Show lessshutterfx
Would be 5, but..
The ads on the free version are overwhelming, so unless you are prepared to waste lots of time watching useless ads then upgrade is the only option. I think the cost is reasonable as the puzzles are very good. But even after upgrading there are on screen nags which are continuously trying to attract your attention. I find these very distracting and impact my ability to concentrate on solving the puzzle. The only reason I’m writing this review is that I’m being constantly nagged for feedback, so I’m giving in so that I can once again focus on the puzzles. To the developer, please remove the animation on the buttons, they are ruining the gameShow lesscphewy67
A freemium app in premium apps clothing
Seemed like a chess tactics app with good graphics and a nice interface.
I was happy to pay $5 to get rid of ads, only to realize that the entire game basically runs on a hint system that either costs you more money or… makes you watch ads.
You have to complete each puzzle before going to the next one, so if you’re stuck at all, it’s ad time again.
There’s day-specific puzzles and multi-puzzle time-based “events” but those usually only give you more hint currency if you get to the very end, and since solutions to those cannot easily be found online as they can for the standard levels (at least the earlier ones), you’re stuck without answers or compensation unless you can solve everything, or pay for hints.
Ultimately, chess should be about learning. It’s fun when it’s turned into mini games like this but it’s annoying when progress and knowledge is locked behind micro-transactions.
Given how many similar (but better) apps there are right now, there’s basically no justification for this apps popularity or high rating. I guess a polished aesthetic counts for a lot to people. My recommended alternative is Chess Tactics Pro, but there’s many other options.Show lessGrdjj258
The better puzzle game
I’ve always wanted to get good at chess. Since I was a kid, I’ve worked through chess books and used programs/apps, but I know I’m not good. I saw an ad for pocket chess and dumped other puzzle games I was wasting time on. I never could consistently work through chess puzzle books, but I play pocket chess obsessively every day. I’m not certain it’s working—surely it’s improved my endgame. At least at the beginning, I felt my neurons rewiring, like a video game with novel controls. Now that I’ve gotten 3 times through the basic 1010 and 13 events down, the puzzles come easier. I’m definitely better at thinking in chess.
I just wish it could help with my middle game.Show lessDadasein
Great but ads
I love this game. It’s helped me a lot in my chess. Super well put together. Only thing I would change is how costly it is for a hint. The levels get hard and it’s annoying having to watch 2 minutes of ads just to see what piece to move.abherto
Very Entertaining!!
I don’t leave too many reviews for apps, but this is an excellent app to help make the time go by!! Very fun and entertaining, sure to improve your Chess playing skills in the long run, but not too difficult either!! Great balance!!BevoBull
Good chess problems but annoying ads
I don't mind ads in a free app, but I truly hate ads that are noisy, and I especially hate ads that can't be promptly muted. Just FYI to the developers if you're offered a choice of what kind of ads you can show with your app. Otherwise the chess problems themselves are good, and are more challenging as I go through the levels.Show lessnickname 922
An educational and simple game.
This game offers you own way to kill time. It gives you many puzzles that gradually improve your ability to notice intelligent moves and improve at playing chess. It’s minimalistic and the ads are out of the way to offer a relaxing experience.User_227
Well built
So far so good. After playing a few levels I paid a few bucks (price of a cheap sandwich) to remove the ads. I can't understand some entitled people leaving bad ratings because they are not willing to spend a few bucks on a game and expect the developer to work for free.Am. Doe
Great Way to Learn Chess!
This app is amazing because it lets you complete mini chess puzzles in a similar playing style of other level-based puzzle games! You make progress as you solve puzzles, and learn new tactical ideas as the levels get harder. I would recommend this game to anyone; even experienced chess players. Great idea, and great chess app!Show lessNeinZedd9
