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HIARCS Chess

HIARCS Chess

Play Chess and analyse games

199 ratings
218 reviews
#164 in paid Board
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 28, 2009
  • October 4, 2022

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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.

โœ“World Championship winning chess engine
โœ“Adjustable playing strengths and styles
โœ“Advanced coaching features
โœ“Elo rating tracking
โœ“PGN database support
โœ“Large tournament book
โœ“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

  • ๐Ÿš€Strong chess engine
  • ๐Ÿ‘Human-like play
  • ๐Ÿง Excellent coaching/analysis features
  • ๐Ÿ”งCustomizable difficulty levels
  • ๐Ÿ’พSaves and loads games well
  • ๐ŸŽจNice visual design

Negative things

  • ๐Ÿ›Crashes and stability issues
  • ๐Ÿ”Lacks advanced features (PGN import/export, database navigation)
  • ๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธOutdated or subpar UI/UX
  • ๐Ÿ’คSlow move animations
  • ๐Ÿค–Engine strength may be overstated
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What's New in HIARCS Chess

13.88

October 4, 2022

+ Fix to long time control issue +ย Improved coaching for white and black, shows mistakes and missed better moves + Improved Dark.mode support + Improved Millennium eBoard support + Coaching support on eBoards with LEDs, X for mistakes, + for missed opportunity + eBoard: Lift piece to ignore coach or take back move and follow advice

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Last updated on August 2, 2026.

User reviews

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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

Bonne application

Trรจs bon
andre97440andre97440

Engine is good but UI can be improved

Engine is working, good and tactics of all defined, and I like it but when comes to UI Move backward and forward options are not visible in iPhone. The steps it might not need it for every user, so that can be hidden and more options. Slider is not visible always.
Kesavanarayana AnaparthiKesavanarayana Anaparthi
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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.