Chess is #1 popular game in the world. According to FIDE, about 600 million people play chess and it is the most widespread game on the planet.
"The Game of Chess is not merely an idle amusement; several very valuable qualities of the mind, useful in the course of human life, are to be acquired and strengthened by it, so as to become habits ready on all occasions..."
(Benjamin Franklin, scientist)
Game features:
- HD graphics for iPhone 5 and the new iPad retina display
- 5 levels of difficulty
- hint option to find out the best next move
- play either white or black
- play against the computer or a friend
- 2D and 3D themes for chess pieces
- unlimited ability to undo moves
- AI quick response time
- time control (5, 15, 30 or 60 minutes)
- animated moves
- highlight legal moves
- easy to use interface design
- ability to go back to any previous position in the game
- auto-save when exit or phone ring
- view captured pieces
- full game history with chess notation
- change the appearance of the board
- ability to listen music in background
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Summary of user reviews
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This game hasVisually appealing graphics and board design
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This game hasHelpful for learning and improving chess skills
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This game hasUndo feature allows experimenting with moves
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This game hasMultiple difficulty levels to choose from
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This game hasUseful chess puzzles and challenges
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This game hasFast-paced gameplay with quick move execution
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This game hasInconsistent stalemate detection, sometimes declaring stalemate even when other moves are possible
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This game hasWeak AI on higher difficulty levels, making it too easy to beat
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This game hasRepetitive opening moves and strategies from the AI
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This game hasLack of online/multiplayer functionality to play against other users
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This game hasInability to review or analyze past games
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This game hasAnnoying ads and in-app purchases for hints in puzzles