About SparkChess Pro
SparkChess Pro
About SparkChess Pro
The chess game that everyone can enjoy!
Too many chess apps are impossible for anyone but the experts and masters. The real test of a truly intelligent chess game isn’t how hard it is to beat, but how well it can adapt to players of all skill levels. That’s exactly what makes the award-winning SparkChess stand out.
Whether you’re brand new to the chess board, looking to improve your game, to teach your kids to play, or are ready to take it to the next challenging level, everyone can find the perfect balance in SparkChess.
FEATURES:
* Practice chess against the computer or challenge your friends in multiplayer.
* A simple user interface that makes it easy to set up and play games.
* Choose from different boards: 2D, 3D and a stunning fantasy chess set.
* Play casual, quick or expert games, depending on your level.
* Learn chess with over 30 interactive lessons.
* Study famous historcal games.
* Test your skills with over 70 chess puzzles.
* Learn and practice common openings and their variations (over 100 in total).
* A Virtual Chess Coach explains the consequences of your moves.
* The only chess game that appeals to beginners and experts alike.
* Track your multiplayer progress with statistics.
* Create and join teams.
* Save and replay your games.
* Import/Export games in PGN format.
* Watch and comment on live multiplayer games.
* Child-safe design, with built-in anti-abuse measures built-in.
* Edit the board.
* Large and friendly community of chess lovers from all over the world.
Young or old, beginner or advanced, SparkChess gives you the extra edge to become a better chess player while having fun!
REVIEWS
“Your chess board and pieces are the best by far (compared to any other program, including Fritz 12).”
“SparkChess is a superbly presented and polished program. I think you have achieved your aim of making chess fun, accessible and entertaining for a wide audience.”
“I love the game and play it regularly - great work on the game”
“SparkChess provides deep, intelligent gameplay… [Its] multiplayer offerings are just as impressive.” ~ MaximumPC.com, app of the week.
Ratings & Reviews
Community
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Downgrading
Apr 16, 2020 By EN500I loved playing SparkChess on the browser version. This is one of the first Apps I installed on my iPad. I recommend it to the students that I teach. I had a problem with an older version, but it was fixed. This is one of my favorite chess apps. It has a ton of features. more -
Jul 13, 2019 By Ron BurkeWell done! I have seen this program develop over a number of years. Originally, the play of the game was rather weak. No more! It plays strongly now, yet is adjustable for weaker play if so desired. It offers a number of features as well, for those interested in improving their chess, or in playing others on line. I think it is a bargain at the current price, & highly recommend it. more -
Excellent game
Apr 11, 2021 By chomy1219Love this game! The only thing that I can think is superior to this game is HIARCS chess! -
Oct 8, 2020 By Vasanth BabuNeed an Update App was working fine untill last update. Now it's not connecting in Multi-player option. I tried to connect with various network actually problem is with the app. It not asking for internet connection permission -
Help
Apr 17, 2020 By Techno4358App won't open. Dec please help. I'll give a good review because I like the browser version but I might change it later -
Nov 2, 2020 By Simon DowsettThe AI levels are pretty bad. Either incredibly easy or incredibly hard, but the learning feature is good and the online multiplayer game is worth it alone. -
Great App
Oct 24, 2018 By cuban readerEnjoyable game play it everyday -
Jan 26, 2019 By A Google userI enjoy this chess site and would really enjoy a character between level 2 and 3 for those of us who are not great at chess but need an opponent who is not too easy or hard to beat. -
Oct 19, 2019 By John SimmondsHad it for many years and overall quite happy. I would like to see a more learning integrated and maybe a animated fantasy mode. P.S. Thanks for fixing the navigation buttons covering the app -
Aug 23, 2019 By Richard ToddGreat chess game. Good range of opponents who seem quite human in their style. Well worth a go.
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Downgrading
Apr 16, 2020 By EN500I loved playing SparkChess on the browser version. This is one of the first Apps I installed on my iPad. I recommend it to the students that I teach. I had a problem with an older version, but it was fixed. This is one of my favorite chess apps. It has a ton of features. more -
Jul 13, 2019 By Ron BurkeWell done! I have seen this program develop over a number of years. Originally, the play of the game was rather weak. No more! It plays strongly now, yet is adjustable for weaker play if so desired. It offers a number of features as well, for those interested in improving their chess, or in playing others on line. I think it is a bargain at the current price, & highly recommend it. more -
Excellent game
Apr 11, 2021 By chomy1219Love this game! The only thing that I can think is superior to this game is HIARCS chess! -
Oct 8, 2020 By Vasanth BabuNeed an Update App was working fine untill last update. Now it's not connecting in Multi-player option. I tried to connect with various network actually problem is with the app. It not asking for internet connection permission -
Help
Apr 17, 2020 By Techno4358App won't open. Dec please help. I'll give a good review because I like the browser version but I might change it later -
Nov 2, 2020 By Simon DowsettThe AI levels are pretty bad. Either incredibly easy or incredibly hard, but the learning feature is good and the online multiplayer game is worth it alone. -
Great App
Oct 24, 2018 By cuban readerEnjoyable game play it everyday -
Jan 26, 2019 By A Google userI enjoy this chess site and would really enjoy a character between level 2 and 3 for those of us who are not great at chess but need an opponent who is not too easy or hard to beat. -
Oct 19, 2019 By John SimmondsHad it for many years and overall quite happy. I would like to see a more learning integrated and maybe a animated fantasy mode. P.S. Thanks for fixing the navigation buttons covering the app -
Aug 23, 2019 By Richard ToddGreat chess game. Good range of opponents who seem quite human in their style. Well worth a go.
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SparkChess
Aug 1, 2020 By Blizzilla35I just bought the pro edition and can’t even play multiplayer online -
Hate it !!!!
Jun 2, 2018 By Blk4444Will not allow you to rotate tablet -
Timing is pointless
May 21, 2016 By mveras1972This is an excellent app if you want to play with others online. However, they totally destroyed the entertainment value of chess by imposing a timer which does not allow you to think your next moves. One minute per move is just not enough, and there isn't a way to pause the game once you start. Those are terrible oversights. I feel like I paid for a game with a very bad flaw. Why have a timer at all is ridiculous. I would be more than happy to pay extra to remove the timer, but that's not even an option. more -
Aug 30, 2020 By ard de guzmanI'm past the opening moves then at 4th move the game was cancelled? What the hell??
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Downgrading
Apr 16, 2020 By EN500I loved playing SparkChess on the browser version. This is one of the first Apps I installed on my iPad. I recommend it to the students that I teach. I had a problem with an older version, but it was fixed. This is one of my favorite chess apps. It has a ton of features. more -
Jul 13, 2019 By Ron BurkeWell done! I have seen this program develop over a number of years. Originally, the play of the game was rather weak. No more! It plays strongly now, yet is adjustable for weaker play if so desired. It offers a number of features as well, for those interested in improving their chess, or in playing others on line. I think it is a bargain at the current price, & highly recommend it. more -
Excellent game
Apr 11, 2021 By chomy1219Love this game! The only thing that I can think is superior to this game is HIARCS chess! -
Oct 8, 2020 By Vasanth BabuNeed an Update App was working fine untill last update. Now it's not connecting in Multi-player option. I tried to connect with various network actually problem is with the app. It not asking for internet connection permission -
Great App
Oct 24, 2018 By cuban readerEnjoyable game play it everyday -
Jan 26, 2019 By A Google userI enjoy this chess site and would really enjoy a character between level 2 and 3 for those of us who are not great at chess but need an opponent who is not too easy or hard to beat. -
Oct 19, 2019 By John SimmondsHad it for many years and overall quite happy. I would like to see a more learning integrated and maybe a animated fantasy mode. P.S. Thanks for fixing the navigation buttons covering the app -
Aug 23, 2019 By Richard ToddGreat chess game. Good range of opponents who seem quite human in their style. Well worth a go. -
Great learning tool for kids!
Nov 22, 2011 By Denhuang123This is a great tool for kids to learn chess, especially with the visual aids teaching you various options to move. For those that are learning to play there is no better chess app in the App Store. The visual cues for how each piece moves is really without parallel. We started playing the app through a free download on the pc through chrome and really liked the way this taught our kids how to play. more -
Nov 27, 2020 By Ambar PandyaIt is really a great game with different Al engines . I really recommend to others for practicing chess.
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Nov 2, 2020 By Simon DowsettThe AI levels are pretty bad. Either incredibly easy or incredibly hard, but the learning feature is good and the online multiplayer game is worth it alone. -
Jul 22, 2020 By webstutor39OK
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Help
Apr 17, 2020 By Techno4358App won't open. Dec please help. I'll give a good review because I like the browser version but I might change it later -
Jun 11, 2019 By R GitanandaThe kids that I coach like the free online version. However it won't install on my Asus Chromebook.
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SparkChess
Aug 1, 2020 By Blizzilla35I just bought the pro edition and can’t even play multiplayer online -
Hate it !!!!
Jun 2, 2018 By Blk4444Will not allow you to rotate tablet -
Timing is pointless
May 21, 2016 By mveras1972This is an excellent app if you want to play with others online. However, they totally destroyed the entertainment value of chess by imposing a timer which does not allow you to think your next moves. One minute per move is just not enough, and there isn't a way to pause the game once you start. Those are terrible oversights. I feel like I paid for a game with a very bad flaw. Why have a timer at all is ridiculous. I would be more than happy to pay extra to remove the timer, but that's not even an option. more -
Aug 30, 2020 By ard de guzmanI'm past the opening moves then at 4th move the game was cancelled? What the hell??
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SparkChess Pro
Release Notes
15.0.7
Fix AI engine error
* Learn and practice openings
* Snapshot and 3D improvements
* Better AI
* Team management
* More languages
* Customize AI strength with Alyx
* Local two-player mode
* Chess engine improvements
* Time control for teams
* Board improvements, including notation
* More learning tools
* Fix layout for devices with notches / cutouts.
* Fix for some chess lessons.
* Fix a multiplayer bug when watching live games.
Enjoy!
Please contact us at https://www.sparkchess.com/contact.html for any issues. Don't use reviews for this purpose.
* Coach Mode explains - in plain language - why your move was good or bad and shows show's ahead.
* New 3D Fantasy chess set.
* Create and manage teams.
* 20 chess lessons and 70 puzzles.
* User interface improvements.
NOTE: Please contact us (https://www.sparkchess.com/contact.html) for any issues! Do not use app review for that.
We've been developing SparkChess for over 10 years, good reviews encourage us to improve it further!
Updated description and screenshots.
Minor fixes only.
* Small fix in single-player.
* Opening Explorer
* Board Snapshot in Replay
* Various fixes and improvements
- Customizable AI strength with Alyx.
- Local multiplayer mode.
- Improved chess engine.
- More learning tools.
- Time control for teams.
- Board improvements.
* Fix some of the chess lessons
* Fix a rare error when watching live multiplayer games.
* Coach mode in single-player.
* New 3D Fantasy chess set.
* Create and manage teams in multiplayer.
* Improved AI.
We added many new features and improved the overall experience:
* Coach mode in single-player.
* New 3D Fantasy chess set.
* Create and manage teams in multiplayer.
* Improved AI.
* UI improvements and bug fixes.
This version includes several improvements and bug fixes.
* Improved multiplayer connection reliability
* Track your multiplayer progress with stats and history
* New chat system
* Report / block abusive opponents
* User experience improvements
Minor bug fixes
- Multiplayer bug fixes.
- Automatic reconnect in multiplayer
- Minor improvements
- New, faster and stronger AI engine
- 3D board that can be rotated, panned and zoomed
- Watch games in multiplayer
- Many more
- Faster start
- Smoother animations
- Significantly reduced battery usage
* Multiplayer improvements
* Revised interface
* Faster AI
* Add/Edit comments and snapshots in Replay
* Better Board Editor
* Multiplayer enhancements
* Bug fixes.
This is a recommended update that improves the overall multiplayer experience, especially the available room list and bandwidth management.
If you have any issues, use the support area: https://www.sparkchess.com/faq.html
* The opening database is 4 times larger and more in-depth, allowing you to practice more varied openings. The AI characters also play openings according to their abilities.
* AI Engine is now up to 50% faster, allowing the AI characters to find better moves within the same allocated time.
* Sound Support with wide range of unobtrusive sounds for piece movements and notifications (muted by default).
* Over 20 interactive lessons – tactics, openings, mate strategies and puzzles; invaluable for chess beginners.
* In multiplayer we've added support for more advanced time control.
* New Elo-based Score System.
* Bug fixes.
* Multiplayer performance improvements
* Bug fixes
Minor bug fix in Draw conditions
- New interface design.
- New difficulty level.
- Import and Export PGN files.
- Multiplayer opponent filters.
- Improved Board analysis.
- Many other improvements.
Fixed a multiplayer account creation bug.
This version improves the multiplayer experience.
Minor bug fixes
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