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HIARCS Chess

HIARCS Chess

Play, analyse, learn & improve

199 ratings
220 reviews
#148 in paid Board
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$9.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 28, 2009
  • September 22, 2026

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Developer

Applied Computer Concepts Ltd.
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About

This app offers a powerful chess engine for playing, analyzing, and learning chess. It provides adjustable difficulty levels and coaching features to help players of all abilities improve their game. Analyze professional games and track your progress with an Elo rating.

✓World Championship winning chess engine
✓Adjustable playing strengths and styles
✓Advanced coaching features
✓Elo rating tracking
✓PGN database support
✓Large tournament book
✓Multiple playing modes
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of HIARCS Chess. Based on 199 reviews and a 4.8/5 average, it highlights the 6 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this game.

Positive things

  • 🚀Strong chess engine
  • 👍Human-like play
  • 🧠Excellent coaching/analysis features
  • 🔧Customizable difficulty levels
  • 💾Saves and loads games well
  • 🎨Nice visual design

Negative things

  • 🐛Crashes and stability issues
  • 🔍Lacks advanced features (PGN import/export, database navigation)
  • 🖼️Outdated or subpar UI/UX
  • 💤Slow move animations
  • 🤖Engine strength may be overstated
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What's New in HIARCS Chess

13.92

September 22, 2026

+ Improved iOS 27 support + Enhanced game play and chess analysis + More energy-efficient adaptive Elo levels from beginner to Grandmaster + Improved chess coaching with multiple-move advice + Improved PGN database and clipboard handling + Updated chess data and new TopGames2026 database + Improved Dark Mode support + Improved Millennium eBoard support + Latest iOS compatibility and user interface improvements + Fixed a display layout issue affecting iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd generation) on iOS 26

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Last updated on October 2, 2026.

User reviews

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Etwas altbacken, aber schöner Spielstil

Das UI sollte dringend moderner werden, aber sonst gut. Vorschläge: Dark Mode, Brettkoordinaten, Analyse mit Pfeifen usw.
KönigsbornKönigsborn

Très bon

J’aime bien le style de jeu qu’il propose qui permet de bien progresser. L’interface assez simple efficace, dommage qu’il faut payer pour l’iPad et l’iPhone… J’alterne entre cette application et Chess.com
marcorcamarcorca

Enjoying getting back to chess

Excellent chess App. I havent played for years and enjoy setting the FIDE rating on this App to see what my current level is.
TortoisesAreGreatTortoisesAreGreat

Mieux que Stock Fish et suffisamment bien pour moi . Plus rapide que stock fish et plus tactique .

Le Best selon moi .
OtakuGameurOtakuGameur

Wasting time in a draw game.

It was a game where I had King, rook and pawn against king and rook. I offered a draw and the app refused.
Geo100000Geo100000
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HIARCS Chess for iPad
HIARCS Chess for iPad

Play, analyse, learn & improve

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Crashes on certain iOS versions

Bug

Discount codes not working

Bug

Issues with hotspot mode

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Requested Features

5 requests

PGN import/export functionality

Feature

Advanced database navigation (next/previous game)

Feature

Endgame tablebase support

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Improved UI/UX for modern devices

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More customization options

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FAQ

What does HIARCS Chess do?

HIARCS Chess is a powerful chess program that allows you to play against a strong AI, analyze your games, and learn to improve your chess skills. It features a multiple World Championship winning engine and offers coaching features for players of all levels.

What are the key features of HIARCS Chess?

Key features include a genuine strong GM-level chess engine, adjustable handicap levels and opponent styles, advanced coaching with move options and hints, an Elo rating system to track your progress, PGN database support for classic games, and a large, up-to-date tournament book.

How much does HIARCS Chess cost?

Based on the provided information, HIARCS Chess is a paid application. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a one-time purchase model.

Is HIARCS Chess compatible with my device?

The description mentions compatibility with iPhone and iPod Touch, including high-resolution support for retina displays like those on iPhone 4 and 5. It is designed for iOS devices.

How can HIARCS Chess help me improve at chess?

The app offers advanced coaching features that can provide move options, give hints, and indicate move safety. It also includes realistic weaker opponent strengths and styles, adaptive levels, and an Elo rating system that monitors your performance and provides challenging yet beatable opponents as you improve.