Chess

Learn and play chess

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Chess is a versatile Chrome extension designed for chess enthusiasts of all levels. It offers the ability to play offline against the computer, providing a challenging experience that helps you improve your skills. Additionally, you can learn and practice chess strategies with engaging chess practice features.

For social play, Chess supports offline two-player matches, allowing you to enjoy the classic game with friends anytime. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned player, this extension ensures a fun and educational chess experience right in your browser.

By:: http
Downloads:: 9,278,056+ 5.02K
Rating:: 3.92
(33,395) 0.04
Version:: 4.8.268 (Last updated: 2024-12-10)
Version code:: 500
Creation date:: 2015-08-18
Permissions:: android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS
android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
android.permission.FULLSCREEN
android.permission.INTERNET
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
android.permission.VIBRATE
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
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Size:: 11.07M
Email:: ht*****@gmail.com
URLs:: Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:: See detailed description
Source:: Google Play Store
Updated:: a day ago

Ranking

# 13,012 ▼ 23

User reviews

Users appreciate this chess app for its offline practice capabilities, customizable viewpoints, move annotations during openings, and basic, lightweight design. However, multiple reviews report significant bugs, notably in multiplayer where the timer fails to stop after moves, leading to unfair losses. The app often disconnects or abandons games without warning or saving progress. The AI opponent difficulty has decreased in newer versions, reducing challenge. Additionally, intrusive ads hinder enjoyment, and poor sound controls detract from the experience. Despite promise, these issues affect overall usability and satisfaction.

Pros

Good for offline practice with customizable perspectives.
Includes move names or defenses during openings, aiding learning.
Basic and lightweight compared to heavier chess apps.
Allows playing with others and has multiple modes.

Cons

Frequent bugs with multiplayer timer not stopping after move, causing unintended losses.
Game abruptly abandons or disconnects without saving progress, especially when navigating away.
Computer opponent difficulty reduced in recent updates, making it too easy.
Ads are intrusive and disrupt gameplay, causing frustration.
Sound and volume controls are poor, with loud ads playing unexpectedly.

Recent reviews

The drawback of this app is that it suddenly without any warning abandons the game and you cannot get it back. If you accidentally touch the back button or any other part of the screen, the whole game vanishes, in a flash. It doesn't ask, "Do you want to abandon this game?" There is no record of the lost game and the same problem recurs over and over again. So, not recommended.

Julia Gasper, 2024-09-08

This is just the best for offline practice. Thank you so much for the default 1 person perspective of the pieces and that the flip option for perspective is optional! Other apps only use 2 persons perspective or 1 person with obligatory auto flip which is annoying if you just want to practice alone. Please keep this like this and improve the rest, tysm!