# Lantern Chess - ICC Online — user reviews

> 7 indexed App Store user reviews of Lantern Chess by Michael Adams, rated 5.00/5 from 6 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lantern-chess-icc-online/id743520893/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lantern-chess-icc-online/id743520893.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 6 · 4★ 0 · 3★ 0 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 0

## Most critical reviews (7 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — Cannot get the pieces to move!

*2015-10-12, version 1.91*

I attempted to play the "Training Bot",
And couldn't get the pieces to move,
Trying both the drag method, and the touch piece, then touch destination square;
Nothing!

The touched piece would highlight with a red square around it, but wouldn't move...
 and I kept getting the message "illegal move". ...
trying both colors!
I didn't see any instructions how to move pieces/use this app in general...
Consequently it's worthless@ useless!

**Developer response:** The version you were on would send any completed move to the server for validation.  Client side move legality checking was added in 2.05 this month.  Illegal moves will buzz and not typically require a server round trip for validation anymore which is more responsive. A few cases still require a server trip. its pseudo legality checking not 100% complete.

### 1/5 — Crap

*2014-08-11, version 1.20*

Don't bother. Don't waste your time. It failed to connect to my icc account at all.

### 4/5 — Crazyhouse via iPad on ICC

*2014-08-22, version 1.20*

Worked as described.

### 5/5 — Great Interface!

*2019-08-06, version 2.50*

Awesome interface. I realize it’s an ICC client, but is it possible to adapt to FICS? 

I’d love support for this since there is no reliable iOS app to speak of that will let you access this server.

**Developer response:** I want to keep Lantern always an ICC app.  But if you contact support I can share some info about a new iOS App i'm working on for the App Store with FICS support.  Support link shows on app store page next to privacy policy.  Any new apps I do will show in more by me on app store page as well. Thanks for being a customer.

### 5/5 — Very well done

*2017-08-12, version 2.01*

Excellent interface. Stable, but provides the nostalgic feel of the ICC computer app. You should consider a PayPal account for donations. Thank you!

### 5/5 — Stable ICC Client

*2016-05-14, version 1.91*

Simple and intuitive. Much more stable than ICC's provided client. 
Only complaint is it will disconnect you if you minimize the app which is unfortunate if you play in any pools. 
Needs premove support. 

I recommend the app.

**Developer response:** Happy to hear the positive comments. Premove is now possible to enable in settings.

### 5/5 — Great for Online Chess

*2014-08-15, version 1.20*

This is a advanced power-tool for accessing the paid subscription service of The Internet Chess Club.  I like that the app offers both a nice graphical chess board and a powerful command-based console that exposes the full range of features available at the club without too many "frills".  With that said, this app is for advanced users.  People wanting a fancy graphical interface with menus, buttons, etc, should try "Chess at ICC" instead.  This app is for people know already belong to the Internet Chess Club, know what they're doing, and want an interface similar to the club's advanced BlitzIn interface.

**Developer response:** We have quite a few menus now since the version you reviewed. I'd encourage you to try a newer version. Play is particularly simple, just go to Board's 'Options' menu and select find an opponent for a tabbed view with a seek graph, post a seek and pool buttons.

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