SparkChess is the only chess game on Mac that puts fun first. With a choice of boards, computer opponents and online play it delivers a first-class game of 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 board game 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 child-safe chat system, 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:
* 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.
* Post your high scores on Facebook.
* Over 400,000 weekly users to play against.
* Learn to play, even if you’ve never seen a chessboard before.
* More than 40,000 Facebook fans, and growing.
* Large and friendly community of chess lovers from around the world.
Chess is once again fun to play in SparkChess.
REVIEWS
“Your chess board and pieces are the best by far (compared to any other program, including Fritz 12).”
“I love the game and play it regularly - great work on the game”
“SparkChess provides deep, intelligent gameplay… [Its] multiplayer offerings are just as impressive.” ~ MaximumPC.com, app of the week.
* Better openings: The opening database is 4 times larger, allowing you to practice more varied openings in depth. The AI characters also play openings differently, depending on their abilities.
* Faster: SparkChess is now up to 50% faster, allowing the AI characters to find better moves within the same allocated time.
* Sound: This has been the number one request from users. SparkChess now has a wide range of unobtrusive sounds (muted by default).
* More lessons: building upon the successful lessons introduced last year, we've added 15 additional interactive lessons - tactics, openings, mate strategies and puzzles. These lessons are invaluable for chess beginners.
* More rooms: In multiplayer we've added support for more specialized rooms, allowing you to meet players like you and play games with different time control. There are currently 5 rooms and we'll add more depending on feedback.
* Advanced Time control: Depending on room, you can play games with more advanced time control, just like in professional chess tournaments. For example, "5|5", a popular system, means 5 minutes per game with 5 seconds bonus after each move, allowing for very fast and dynamic play.
* New score system: The old scoring system was easy to understand but led to inflation, so we replaced it with an "Elo" system, just like the one used by Chess Federations worldwide.
* Many other improvements and bug fixes.
