SparkChess

$24.99

Release Date:: Oct 17, 2018
Developer:: Armand Niculescu
Publisher:: Media Division SRL
Platforms:: Windows

Strategy Indie Casual PvP Cross-Platform Multiplayer Family Sharing Multi-player Single-player

About This Game

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 game of touchscreen chess that’s as accessible to experts as it is to novices, kids and anyone else who wants to discover how enjoyable this ancient strategy boardgame really is.

A GAME OF CHESS THAT EVERYONE CAN ENJOY

Too many chess games are impossible for anyone but the experts and masters to win. The real test of a truly intelligent chess game isn’t how hard it is to beat, but how able it is to accommodate players of all skill levels. It’s here that the award-winning SparkChess excels.

If you’re brand new to the checkerboard, you’re looking to improve your game, you want to teach your kids to play, or you’re ready to progress to the next challenging level, everyone can find the perfect balance in SparkChess.

Complete with online play and a chat system that’s entirely child safe, you can also import and export of your SmartChess game using the standardized FEN system that allows you to recreate any board configuration to continue your game elsewhere; even using a physical chess set!

FEATURES:

Practice chess against the computer or challenge your friends in multiplayer.
Choose from different boards: 2D, 3D and a stunning fantasy chess set.
A simple user interface that makes games easy to set up and play.
Choose from different computer opponents depending on your level.
Play casual, fast or expert games to fit your needs.
The only chess game designed to appeal to beginners and experts alike.
Use Coach Mode to have the computer explain, in plain language, why a move was good or bad.
Learn chess with 20 lessons and 70 puzzles.
Track your multiplayer progress with statistics.
Save and replay your games.
Import/Export games in PGN format.
Edit the board.
Chat in multiplayer.
Watch and comment live multiplayer games.
Large and friendly community of chess lovers from around the world.

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User Reviews

Mixed

6 user reviews

50%

Positive

User #351281 english

44 min at review

Not Recommended

Please You have to upgrade the game because its too old to play multiplayer!!!!!! Can not go online with this version?????!!!!!

User #819846 english

5 min at review

Not Recommended

Steam somehow did not record my actual time spent with this game, so please ignore that. There are a few things that prevented me from keeping this game. First of all, there are no graphic settings at all, not even a resolution setting. This means MSI Afterburner does not work because the on-screen display does not show. There are also no settings for the controls and camera movement is too fast with the 3D board style. The 3D board style also has a strange depth of field blurring effect that cannot be disabled. So most of the board is blurred until you focus. The 3D board style never felt comfortable to me in this game. Another issue is that once you click a chess piece, you must click it again in order to click another chess piece if you change your mind. The developer also never once patched this game since it was released in 2018 and seems to have abandoned it. I cannot recommend this game, but I do recommend a far superior pc chess game called Progress Chess.

User #597852 english

6 hrs at review

Recommended

This game is great but there are a few improvements i'd like to see. Like the ELO rating of the Guru needs to be improved and the various ELO ratings of each player should be accessible. Also the game needs updates, I do enjoy the puzzles and would like for more to be added. Additionally more opening theory, i think a session dedicated to opening and endgames is best. All in all the game is very good and helps to teach the game of chess.