t Chess Pro 1.4.0 (iPhone OS 3.0 Test - iPhone - iPod Touch - 295445501 Category: Games Author: Tom Kerrigan Vote(s): 299 Price: $7.99 Released: November 05, 2008 Version: 1.4.0 (iPhone OS 3.0 Test Download t Chess Pro Get t Chess Pro for $7.99
t Chess Pro - Tom Kerrigan
NEW! tChess is a "universal binary" and is designed for the iPhone AND iPad, so you don't have to buy two different apps.
NEW! tChess now supports Game Center! Play chess with your friends in real time!
tChess Pro is the high-quality, critically acclaimed chess game with the richest features for the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. It's perfect for every player:
Beginners:
Not everybody is a chess master! Most chess games are too strong or just make random mistakes at easier levels. tChess Pro has unique algorithms to simulate human opponents.
Experts:
tChess Pro has a top-tier chess engine. (Over 380 ELO points stronger than Caissa Chess.)
Enthusiasts:
tChess Pro's Analysis Mode is like having a chess master in your pocket. You can get the engine's "expert opinion" about any game or position in real-time: which side is winning, and the best sequence of moves. Just like a professional desktop chess package.
More key features:
- Perfect for 1- or 2-player games
- Strong computer opponent
- Play against any ELO rating from 500 to 2500
- Integrated "Learn Chess" e-book app (Apple Staff Favorite!)
- Opening Library feature lets you explore chess opening theory as you play
- PGN Database feature lets you download and view PGN files
- Support for 3-stage time controls with Fischer increments
- Position Editor to enter positions from books, newspapers, etc.
- Save and load games; export them in standard PGN format
- Use the Profile feature to play rated games against the computer and track your progress
tChess Pro is developed by Tom Kerrigan, author of the TSCP and Stobor chess engines. Tom Kerrigan
t Chess Pro reviewed by Users
Worth every penny I'm a beginner in chess and recently I decided I wanted to better my game. I looked on the App Store for a chess app that I could get that could help me practice and was free. Unfortunately, I could not find one that was free, but I did run across this app. The price ($8) seemed too high especially since I haven't bought an app before (I relied on free apps only). After looking around and reading some of the reviews, I realized how much of a powerhouse this app actually is. I was going to get tChess Lite since I'm a beginner, but I figured if I'm going to get better there might be a point when tChess Lite would become too easy so why not just invest the $8 now and get the Pro version. The feature list definitely warrants the price as this app has everything you need from just playing a quick pickup game to analyzing each and every move and strategy. I also looked at Caissa Chess as it has been out longer, has more reviews, and seems to be the choice chess app currently. I still went with this app because a) the computer seems to be stronger as it has beaten Caissa Chess repeatedly and b) the app was released less than a month ago which explains the small number of reviews at the moment (7 when I bought it). It's very simple to use and the developer is definitely invested in the product. He's responsive in emails and already has plans for updates with new features. If you're on the fence about any of the chess apps or want an app that can be useful to you in the short (quick pickup games) and long term (practice and develop strategies to become better), then definitely go with this one. Pay the $8 as it is well worth the price. Email the developer as well with any questions as he is very helpful and responds quickly.
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Version 1.0
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Nov 25, 2008
- t Chess Pro review by
Kendomastr
Effective Chess Program I've been playing tChess Pro for a few days now and it's a solid application. I'm not a very advanced player so I usually give into the hint button for almost every single move. There's also an analysis mode if you're really stuck on what to do. I was first surprised at this because I used to play the Chessmaster series for Windows and their analyses actually told you what moves you should do, how it will improve your game and still automate black. This program takes you into two player mode and you have to move black yourself; you have to turn off analysis mode to go back to single player. But this is a luxury feature and it's not found in other apps anyway, I think. It also has a position editor whenever you want to recreate a historical game you can put all the pieces whereever you want, provided you remember the exact positions of that game. Pro: Easy, uncomplicated UI, plenty of options in the settings, great for just sitting down and immediately getting into the game. Cons: It's expensive, but arguably you get what you pay for; currently only available in portrait mode;
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Version 1.0
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Nov 12, 2008
- t Chess Pro review by
Jerrykim
I'd pay $8 for it again without batting an eye...and I'm a horrid cheapskate. I haven't tried all the chess apps but I've tried quite a few and read reviews until I was SURE I had read too many reviews. My advice to you? Depending on your needs you might find that tChess stomps the other apps pretty bad. If you're goal is to learn chess really well and pass n' play with friends you'll love this app as much as I do. At first I was kinda put off by the lack of online multiplayer (if it gets added after I write this we will have to figure out how to add a sixth star) but I soon found the free "chess with friends" app and if I want to play against others online that's the way to go. I usually prefer to play against the computer and I can't beat the computer above level 6....even if I cheat and take back moves. It's insanely good. The look of the board seems "simple" at first but you will love it after you start playing on it. It's clean and uncluttered so you'll find it melts away and you don't see the icons you just see pawn, bishop, knight, etc. I prefer it to playing on a real board...it's so much faster.Another feature that has to be mentioned is the save/load game setup. It's perfect. Exactly what you'd want. I have games going with several friends and family members and I and pull them up and continue them at any point. Now you can even email an export of a game to your pc. How sweet is that.The manual board set up option couldn't be better either. You can put any number of any piece anywhere...so if you wanted to give someone an extra queen handicap to start it's no problem at all.I also love how this app NEVER crashes and ALWAYS saves my game no matter how the game gets interupted...To me that is so valuable, I hate losing work or "game" in this case and great to not have to worry about that.Oh btw, you can rock your tunes while you play....I guess some apps have issues with that.By number of hours this is the most used app on my phone by a factor of 3. If you love chess don't deny yourself this cause you're afraid to part with eight bucks....that's the price of a hamburger man! Trust me..it's soooo worth several hamburgers.
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Version 1.3.0
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Jun 11, 2009
- t Chess Pro review by
Cappiello
Awesome chess app I have been playing tChess Lite constantly for months. I finally upgraded to tChess Pro so I could save my games, and it's amazing how many more features Pro has. I just started using the Opening library feature to learn the names and moves of the common openings and my game is already improving.
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Version 1.3.0
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May 9, 2009
- t Chess Pro review by
chess dabbler
Love it, would like a few more features Although expensive by iPhone app standards, you get your money's worth if you are at least a mid-level player. Beginners or spectator players interested in fancy 3-D graphics should stay away as this is not for you. But if you like simple chess-book illustration style graphics combined with a really thorough chess engine that will whip your a** (as it does mine starting at Level 6), you'll love this. BTW, for the reviewer who said it doesn't allow some legal moves, my suggestion would be to look carefully: you may be in check, or getting into check by the move, or castling across a check. So it's okay, although I'll admit that a text message making the reason clear might help beginners.
I would like more on the "Learn Chess" side, though. What they have now is for complete beginners, not for mid-level folks looking for theory to improve their games. For example, it would really be nice to have the analysis feature provide a running commentary on the strategy behind the computer's moves and/or strategic weaknesses of your moves.
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Version 1.3.0
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Sep 8, 2009
- t Chess Pro review by
Aadro
I'm very satisfied. After reading the reviews and looking at all the other iPhone chess games, I chose to go with tChess and have been very pleased.
I play reasonably well and can beat the 1st through 4th levels fairly easily but levels 5 through 8 are a great challenge.
The range of levels let's my kids play and enjoy the game and at the same time gives me a great mental workout.
The game starts up fast, the levels are challenging, the interface is perfect, the game is saved so you can continue playing later and analysis mode helps you improve.
This is the best chess program on the iPhone.
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Version 1.0
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Dec 13, 2008
- t Chess Pro review by
rnaharrison
Very good I recommend a shortcut on the chess panel for hints. I like to play with level 7-8, which I was never able to beat; yet. And want to see what would be the best move to make when I am being beated. Going back to find the hint for each move could get really tedious for learners like me. But great app by far.
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Version 1.0
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Dec 31, 2008
- t Chess Pro review by
JanosJarda
needs to allow me to pick openings wish i could pick openings
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Version 1.2.0
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Feb 8, 2009
- t Chess Pro review by
needs openings
5 stars all the way!!! This is by far the best chess app out there. For those of you wondering, analysis mode tells you what the best next couple of moves are for both players so you can learn and get better. This app is also great for quick notation of a friendly game (in two player mode)and for a good challenge against the computer. Kudos to the developer!!!
P.S. The only feature missing is a go to beginning or end of game button. I will add a sixth star if you add it.
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Version 1.0
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Dec 8, 2008
- t Chess Pro review by
Noahaha
Good program, but shallow The AI does not often make random blunders, but it has an ungodly level of agression. This was a poor choice for an attempt at a human-like engine, because an AI has infinite patience. The analysis tool is hardly useful at all, as it doesn't explain hints in words.You won't learn anything about chess from it. This is a well made chess program that won't come close to being worth it's price until some sort of online functionality is added.
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Version 1.0
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Dec 28, 2008
- t Chess Pro review by
Captain Hammer
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