# Glow Chess — Chess

> A digital adaptation of the classic strategy board game with multiple difficulty levels and assistance features. (iPhone/iPad app by Phuong Ta.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glow-chess/id1615039615 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Phuong Ta](https://appshunter.io/developer/1466076556)
- Category: Games, Board, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.79/5 from 39 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 78 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2022-03-19
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glow-chess/id1615039615/reviews.md

## What is Glow Chess?

Hi Players,

As you know, Chess is one of the oldest strategy games in the world.
Chess is an excellent board logic game that develops such skills as tactics, strategy and visual memory.
I'm trying to create an application that allows a player of any level to enjoy the game.

Play Chess, unlock levels and be Chess Master!

Chess pieces:

- The pawn moves to one field forward or two fields at the first move of this figure; beats diagonally to one field forward.
- The king moves to one field in the vertical, horizontal or diagonal.
- The queen moves to any distance vertically, horizontally or diagonally.
- The rook moves to any distance vertically or horizontally.
- The knight moves to the field two fields along the vertical and one horizontally or one field vertically and two horizontally.
- The bishop moves to any distance diagonally.

Important Chess situations:

- Check - the situation in chess when a king is under immediate attack by opponent's pieces
- Checkmate - the situation in chess when the player whose turn it is to move is in check and has no legal move to escape check.
- Stalemate - the situation in chess when the player whose turn it is to move has no legal move and is not in check. (draw)

The goal of the game is to checkmate the other king.

Two special moves in Chess:

- Castling is a double move, performed by the king and the rook that never moved.
- En passant is a move in which a pawn can take an opponent's pawn if it jumps over a field under the pawn's blow.

Features:

- 5 levels of difficulty
- Chess Puzzles
- Game Assistant (Helper)
- Ability to undo a move
- Hints of moves
- 2 player mode
- Realistic graphics
- Sound effects
- Small size

If you want to play good Chess, you can help me make the app better.
Please write your feedback and suggestions here; I will read them and improve the quality of the application!

Thank you.

## Key features

- 5 difficulty levels
- Chess Puzzles
- Game Assistant
- Undo move
- Hints
- 2 player mode

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |



## Frequently asked questions about Glow Chess

### What are the basic chess moves in Glow Chess?

Glow Chess explains the moves for each piece: pawns move forward and capture diagonally, kings move one square in any direction, queens move any distance horizontally, vertically, or diagonally, rooks move any distance horizontally or vertically, knights move in an 'L' shape, and bishops move any distance diagonally.

### Does Glow Chess have different difficulty levels?

Yes, Glow Chess offers 5 levels of difficulty, allowing players of all skill levels to find a suitable challenge and improve their game.

### Can I play Glow Chess with friends?

Yes, Glow Chess features a 2-player mode, enabling you to play against friends or other players locally.

### Does Glow Chess offer any learning aids?

Glow Chess includes a Game Assistant (Helper) and provides hints for moves, which can be beneficial for players looking to learn or improve their strategy.

### What special moves are available in Glow Chess?

Glow Chess includes special moves like Castling, a double move involving the king and rook, and En passant, a pawn capture move.

### How often is Glow Chess updated?

Glow Chess was last updated on June 13, 2024, indicating active development and potential for future improvements and bug fixes.

### Is Glow Chess suitable for younger players?

Glow Chess has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young children and players of all ages interested in strategy games.

### Does Glow Chess have ads?

Yes, Glow Chess contains advertisements. This is common for free-to-play games that offer in-app purchases.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.03 — 2024-06-13

noads button

### 1.02 — 2024-06-03

Online Mode

### 1.01 — 2023-12-19

ump admob

### 1.0 — 2022-03-19

No release notes.

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