Tempest Game Clock vs iChessOne

This is a COMPANION APP to the Tempest Game Clock (available at tempestclock.com) A unique, tournament-style, heavy-weighted game clock that uses your own iPhone as its high definition, full color display. This app is intended only for owners of the Tempest Game Clock: a deluxe traditional form factor chess clock (using a patented precision rocker to control play during the game, not the touch screen). It pairs with this app to deliver clear analog and digital game timing with or without increments, delays, sudden death or OT time controls. Perfect for Chess, Backgammon, Go, Scrabble, Othello/Reversi, Checkers/Draughts, and other board games. Tempest features a strict TOURNAMENT MODE - which disables all phone / text functionality during rated games per FIDE and USCF guidelines. To see the clock in action and to order yours, please visit tempestclock.com.

iChessOne is the official app for the foldable electronic chessboard designed for natural play on a real board. Built by chess players for chess players, the iChessOne app combines the feel of traditional over-the-board chess with the convenience of modern software. It unlocks the full potential of the iChessOne board, allowing you to play online, train with Stockfish, analyze your games, manage your board, and customize your playing experience. Whether you want to play at home, train on the go, or enjoy online chess on a real wooden board, iChessOne gives you one connected ecosystem for playing, learning, and improving. Key Features 1. Play online on a real chessboard Connect your iChessOne board and play on popular platforms such as Lichess and Chess.com while keeping the natural feel of physical pieces. The board recognizes individual pieces and their positions in real time, so you can focus on the game instead of the screen. 2. Offline play and training with Stockfish Play against the built-in Stockfish engine with multiple difficulty levels, or use the full strength of the engine for analysis. You can also play local games 1v1 on the same board, making iChessOne suitable for both training and casual play. 3. Game analysis, history, and PGN export Review your games, analyze positions, and improve your chess skills over time. Games can be saved, revisited later, and exported in PGN format for further analysis or sharing. 4. Interactive LED support The iChessOne board uses multicolor LED indicators to highlight moves, show your opponent’s actions, and support gameplay. The app lets you customize LED colors, brightness, and effects to match your preferences. 5. Advanced personalization Adjust key gameplay and board settings to fit your style. Customize move detection, premoves, LED behavior, and other options to create the experience that works best for you. 6. Board management and firmware updates Use the app to monitor battery status, manage your board, and install firmware updates that bring improvements and new features over time. 7. Reliable wireless connection The app communicates with the board via Bluetooth Low Energy, providing stable and efficient wireless connectivity designed for everyday play. 8. More than a companion app iChessOne is not just a controller for the board - it is the central place where traditional chess meets online play, analysis, training, and regular feature updates. With iChessOne, you can enjoy the authenticity of a real chessboard together with the flexibility of modern chess software - at home, during training, or while playing online.