Champion Chess

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Champion Chess is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by Chess.com and was released on December 3, 2020. It received positive reviews from players.

"Champion Chess" is a virtual chess game that offers players the chance to become the World Chess Champion. The game provides a progressive journey, starting from beginner to advanced levels, with adjustable AI difficulty, multiple board designs, and chess tutorials for new players. It promotes strategic thinking, enhances analytical skills, and allows players to save and reload their games for further analysis.

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80%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,919 reviews

graphics78 positive mentions

monetization12 negative mentions

The game features excellent graphics and a realistic atmosphere, enhancing the overall chess experience.
It offers a variety of difficulty levels and modes, making it suitable for both beginners and advanced players.
The app has a tournament format that allows players to progress and improve their skills over time.

Many users report frequent bugs, including the game freezing or declaring draws when one player is clearly winning.
The app drains battery quickly and can cause devices to overheat during gameplay.
There is a lack of online multiplayer options, limiting the ability to play against real opponents.

graphics
95 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the graphics of the game are highly praised, with many users highlighting their attractiveness, realism, and impressive 3D effects. While most reviews commend the visuals and ambient audio, some mention issues with visibility in bright conditions and the need for better camera controls. The combination of beautiful graphics and smooth gameplay contributes to a highly enjoyable user experience.
- “The graphics are excellent, although a little dark when playing in daylight.”
- “This is the best chess game with beautiful graphics I have ever seen in my life.”
- “The graphics, environment, board, and pieces are all awesome.”
- “Stupid app with decent graphics, just played 3 games and every time I'm just about to win it comes up draw, so I just checked a few different sites for rules on drawing in chess and none of those were draws. Deleting now.”
- “Looks like after installing the game, I should buy a 10 GB graphics card to play this game.”
- “Poor graphics and game sync option is missing.”
monetization
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
52%
The monetization aspect of the game is largely praised for its absence of intrusive ads, enhancing the overall user experience. Players appreciate the clean interface and smooth gameplay without interruptions, although some express a desire for additional rewards or recognition for progress. However, a few reviews mention concerns about potential cash grab tactics, indicating a mixed sentiment regarding monetization strategies.
- “Amazing game with no ads and absolutely love the graphics and sound. Big thanks to the developers.”
- “Absolutely an excellent game with no ads.”
- “There are no ads, and the graphics are superb ”
- “Very annoying as ads interrupt game too much; without ads, it would be a better experience.”
- “Blatant cash grab ruins what could've been a fun chess.”
- “Too many ads.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
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The stability of the game is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent glitches, freezes, and crashes that hinder gameplay, especially during tournaments. Many players experience issues where the game becomes unresponsive, often at critical moments, leading to frustration and an inability to complete matches. While some users note that the game works well without glitches, the overall consensus points to significant stability problems that need urgent attention.
- “The game runs smoothly with no glitches.”
- “I haven't encountered any stability issues during my gameplay.”
- “The performance is consistent, making for a seamless experience.”
- “Also in tournament on advance mode, the app glitches and you can't advance further past the international (knockout) tournament.”
- “It is not bad, but one problem is that it makes a game a draw way too early. Another issue is that it freezes up in the middle of a game when the opponent is losing, thus preventing the game from being completed.”
- “I would give it no stars because this game is frustrating and does not even play; it just freezes your phone when you are still starting. Please fix that problem because I didn't even get to play the game due to the freezing.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is highly praised for its impressive graphics and smooth animations, contributing to an overall amazing experience. Users consistently highlight the combination of visually appealing design and engaging gameplay, making it one of the best in its category.
- “Best chess app ever! Thank you for creating an amazing gameplay experience. I love the graphics!”
- “Great graphics and cool gameplay and animations.”
- “Great look, great gameplay.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its visually stunning graphics and unique settings that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the challenging elements and the pleasant ambiance created by subtle background sounds, contributing to an engaging chess-playing environment.
- “The game creates a good atmosphere and look for playing chess.”
- “The graphics are splendid, and the settings make the atmosphere uniquely pleasant!”
- “I like everything about the game: the atmosphere, the nuance, the light background chatter; it's a nice game.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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The music in the game is generally well-received, with ambient tracks and background noises that complement the chosen settings, enhancing the overall experience. However, some users found the background music less appealing, particularly noting a preference for the coffee shop ambiance and graphics.
- “The choice of settings with ambient music and background noise matches the setting you picked to play.”
- “I loved the coffee shop music and graphics.”
- “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The soundtrack doesn't fit the game's atmosphere, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The ambient music is often too quiet or gets drowned out by background noise, making it hard to appreciate.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is described as enjoyable due to its engaging avatars and overall fun, though some users feel it lacks depth and subtlety, resulting in a simplistic plot.
- “The avatars and storyline create a fun and engaging experience.”
- “The subtlety in the plot adds depth and intrigue to the overall narrative.”
- “The story keeps you invested and eager to see what happens next.”
- “The story lacks subtlety and is simply a poorly constructed plot.”
- “The narrative feels disjointed and fails to engage the player.”
- “I found the storyline to be predictable and uninspired.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users report that while the game is engaging, it suffers from high battery consumption, which can negatively affect overall system performance.
- “Battery consumption is too high and sometimes impacts system performance.”
- “The game frequently lags, making it frustrating to play.”
- “Optimization issues lead to long loading times and crashes.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users note that the emotional impact of the game is hindered by issues related to the movement of the white queen, which detracts from the overall experience.