ARChess vs Big Chess

Something simple and fundamental, like classic chess game, gets a real AR boost in this app. Now all chess fans can shift from their regular boards and enjoy the game on the phone. With super cool 3D design, it’s now more realistic than ever. For starters, the functionality is limited to hot-seat game mode, i.e. two players play on 1 device or 1 player conduct a battle with the machine. We decided to leave something from a classic indoor game, at least players can discuss the game in real or beat a computer genius. In the future versions, it will be possible to support multi device mode to play the game by two players remotely on one chess board. Furthermore, chess tournaments, results saving ranking table are in the plan. We’ve used the ARKit in surface recognition (any contrasting horizontal surface can be used for chess board projection). Besides, we’ve taken into account the main complaints and wishes on the chess app market. Unlike the majority on the App Store, our app allows: - taking back moves (if you accidentally drop the piece on the wrong square, now there is an option to correct it) - automatically turning board around when playing - repositioning a board during the game Chess is our favorite office game. This ARChess app gives a new life to the classic game, moving it to the ‘new dimension’.

Big Chess takes classic chess to a larger 10×10 board with new pieces and deeper strategy. Play online with ELO matchmaking, challenge friends, train against AI at 7 levels, play two players on one device, solve hundreds of puzzles, and review your game history. All 9 variants work in every mode (online, with friends, against AI and two players on one device): Big Chess, Grand Chess, Capablanca Chess, Chess 960, Duck Chess, Makruk, Crazyhouse, Atomic Chess, and Fog of War. Puzzles cover all 9 variants. Customize time controls, boards, hints, sound and more. Track ratings and statistics, climb the leaderboard, and export games as PGN. Free: online play, friend challenges and two players on one device in every variant; AI levels 0–4; 3 puzzles a day plus the daily puzzle; 3 hints and 3 undos per game against AI; 1 engine game analysis a day; basic statistics and game archive; standard boards and pieces. Big Chess Premium (optional) adds AI levels 5–6, unlimited puzzles, hints, undos and game analysis, advanced statistics for every variant (rating history and openings), and premium board themes and piece sets. Plans: a monthly or yearly subscription (the yearly plan has a 7-day free trial for eligible new subscribers) or a one-time lifetime purchase. Prices are shown in the app and vary by country. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; renewal is charged within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/