SparkChess20.3.2 - App Store

SparkChess is the only chess game that puts fun first. With a choice of boards, computer opponents, puzzles, and online multiplayer, it delivers a first-class experience that is as accessible to experts as it is to beginners, kids and anyone else who wants to discover how entertaining this strategy game really is.

The chess game that everyone can enjoy!

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Too many chess apps are impossible for anyone but the experts. 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 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.
* Climb the Puzzle Journey: 50 levels across five rating tiers, from Beginner to Master or race the clock in Puzzle Rush / Survival with over 2000 puzzles to choose from.
* A simple user interface that makes it easy to set up and play games.
* Choose from different boards: 2D, 3D, fantasy, or even Ninjas vs Vikings.
* Play casual, quick or expert games, depending on your level.
* Learn chess with over 30 interactive lessons.
* 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, edit the board, draw arrows for screencasts, and more.
* Watch and comment on live multiplayer games.
* Child-safe design, with anti-abuse measures built-in.
* 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

- “SparkChess provides deep, intelligent gameplay... [Its] multiplayer offerings are just as impressive.” ~ MaximumPC.com, app of the week.
- “A great educational tool for aspiring grandmasters.” ~ Gamezebo review
- “SparkChess is a beautiful chess game.” ~ Softpedia, 4/5 review
- “One of the most immersive online chess experiences.” ~ The Chess Advisor
- “SparkChess seems worth it for the free version.” ~ dotTech review
- “SparkChess is a very friendly program.” ~ Chessengeria
- “very good levels to play, each level presenting a nice challenge.” ~ Richard’s Game Reviews, 4/5
- No. 1 “favorite paid Chrome Web Store app” in The Independent’s January 2011 roundup.

Version History Emergency fix for single-player game stuck with "Thinking" 20.3.2 Sep 2 Over 2000 hand-picked chess puzzles for you to solve. Begin your Puzzle Journey from Beginner to Master or race against the clock in Puzzle Rush. Keep your daily streak, collect achievements, earn Sparks, and climb global leaderboards. 20.3.1 Aug 28 Performance improvement 20.0.2 Mar 31 Fixed an issue where the game could remain stuck in single-player with the message "Thinking". 20.0.1 Mar 30 - Improved AI thinking performance
- New Viking vs Shogun chess set 20.0.0 Mar 22 Added subscription model. 18.2.1 10/13/2024 Add support for subscriptions. 18.2.0 09/28/2024 - Improved lessons and UI. 18.0.2 03/21/2024 - AI Fine-tuning

- Better multiplayer experience 17.0.1 04/22/2023 Improved multiplayer with automatic resync. 16.2.2 08/24/2022 Improved multiplayer reliability 16.1.7 05/11/2022 Fixed a potential issue in multiplayer when receiving multiple invitations. 16.1.2 04/13/2022 - New multiplayer system (incompatible with the old one)
- Multiplayer identicons
- Better Privacy & removed Facebook integration
- Improved 3D board and environment
- Ability to lock the 3D board
- Multiplayer autologin
- Ability to delete multiplayer account
- Lots of usability improvements
- Bug fixes 16.1.0 04/05/2022 Updated description and screenshots. 15.1.4 07/12/2021 Minor improvements. 15.1.3 07/09/2021 * Small fix for single-player AI not finding a move in rare circumstances. 15.0.7 04/28/2021 Various improvements and bug fixes. 15.0.0 04/25/2021 Faster and more accurate AI.
Improved multiplayer performance. 14.0.2 04/13/2020 * Coach mode in single-player.
* New 3D Fantasy chess set.
* Create and manage teams in multiplayer.
* Improved AI. 12.0.1 06/08/2019 This version brings several improvements and bug fixes. 11.2.6 09/30/2018 * Improved multiplayer connection reliability
* Track your multiplayer progress with stats and history
* New chat system
* Report / block abusive opponents
* User experience improvements 11.0.0 06/02/2018 Minor bug fixes 10.9.0 01/19/2018 - Multiplayer improvements and bug fixes
- Minor interface improvements. 10.8.4 12/10/2017 10.1.0 08/11/2017