SparkChess is the only chess game that puts fun first. With a choice of boards, computer opponents and online play, 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 ancient strategy game really is.
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!
Simplified In-app purchases.
Various improvements
Added automatic resync in multiplayer.
Improved multiplayer reliability
Fixed a potential issue in multiplayer when receiving multiple invitations.
Fix an error in the AI engine
Performace improvements.
Fixed a rare bug when watching live games in multiplayer.
* The 2D diagram view is now free!
Premium features:
* 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 empower us to improve it further!
This version contains a number of multiplayer improvements and fixes, including for the "Out-of-Sync" errors.
* Performance increase on high density phones
* Significantly improved connection stability over slow networks
* Track your multiplayer progress with cloud-synced stats & history (premium feature)
* New chat system (premium feature)
* Report / block abusive opponents
* User interface improvements
* Significantly improved connection stability over slow networks
* Track your multiplayer progress with cloud-synced stats & history (premium feature)
* New chat system (premium feature)
* Report / block abusive opponents
* User interface improvements
Minor multiplayer bug fixes.
Fixed a multiplayer error that resulted in very few players being shown. If you encounter any issues when playing SparkChess, the fastest way to fix them is to contact us at https://www.sparkchess.com/contact.html
Multiplayer protection: players no longer lose points if the game ends unexpectedly due to network conditions.
Fixed multiplayer issues.
Multiplayer improvements:- connection quality indicator to show if your internet connection may be unstable- automatic reconnect - when a connection is dropped, will automatically try to reconnect to the game in progress after a few seconds.NOTE: To learn more about the connection indicators, please refer to think link: https://www.sparkchess.com/support-question/what-is-the-meaning-of-the-connection-quality-icons.html
Removed support for older Android devices as it's impossible to guarantee correct functioning on them.
* Revised fixed board design (saves battery);* Much faster;* Watch games in multiplayer;* Much smaller size (1/5 of SparkChess 9);* Better support for tablets;* Unlock advanced features;* Much more!NOTE: For optimal experience, make sure your system is up-to-date.If you encounter any issues, please contact us at http://www.sparkchess.com/contact.html for support, don't use the review system.
* Faster start!* Improved animation!* Less battery usage!If you encounter any issues, please use our support form at http://www.sparkchess.com/contact.html, not the reviews in Play Store. Thank you.
