Chess Online

About

Chess Online is a strategy-based board game that can be played solo against the computer. With its beautiful graphics, this multiplayer game offers a realistic and engaging chess experience. However, the game is interrupted frequently by ads which can be frustrating for players. According to the game, players can strive to become chess grandmasters by playing online against others.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 3,180 reviews

graphics16 positive mentions

monetization62 negative mentions

Chess is a great game that enhances strategic thinking and mental agility.
The app offers a smooth interface with less intrusive ads compared to other chess games.
It provides various features like puzzles, online play, and the ability to play with friends, making it enjoyable for all skill levels.

There are frequent issues with ads, which can be annoying and disrupt gameplay.
Many players reported that they often end up playing against bots instead of real opponents, which diminishes the competitive experience.
The matchmaking system can be frustrating, as beginners are sometimes paired with much more experienced players, leading to unbalanced games.

monetization
63 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
98%
The monetization aspect of the game is heavily criticized due to the excessive number of ads, which appear frequently during and after gameplay, often disrupting the user experience. While some users appreciate that the game has fewer ads compared to other chess games, many still find the ad frequency irritating and suggest that it detracts from the overall enjoyment. A few players have opted for premium versions to reduce ads, but complaints persist about ads not being removed even after purchase.
- “This game is great, especially the fact that there are no ads, which is the most amazing part.”
- “The monetization model is fair and doesn't feel intrusive, allowing for a smooth gaming experience.”
- “I appreciate that the game offers optional purchases without pressuring players to spend money.”
- “This game is fully covered by ads... please don't download this game; it is so boring because of the ads.”
- “But I did purchase the premium version for 75 rupees and still the ads are not removed from the application.”
- “Too many ads and too many things to purchase.”
graphics
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
70%
17%
13%
The graphics of the chess app are generally praised for their high quality and aesthetic appeal, with many users highlighting the beautiful themes and smooth performance. However, there are also suggestions for improvement, particularly regarding the addition of 3D boards and overall graphical enhancements. While most reviews are positive, a few users express dissatisfaction, describing the graphics as merely "okay" or "poor."
- “This app is out of this world, really high-level graphics just for chess, a lot of cool features to help you get better at the game.”
- “Great graphics and a pleasant way to hone one's skill.”
- “Best online chess game available on the Play Store with amazing graphics.”
- “Graphics need to be looked at.”
- “Very poor graphics 😢”
- “Everythin alright less ads but can improve graphics image”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
The optimization of the game received mixed reviews, with some users praising its smooth graphics and exceptional performance, while others noted issues with performance, particularly in 3D games. Overall, the game's optimization appears to vary significantly among different users.
- “Game won so that your opponent can view your performance too.”
- “Awesome game; graphics run smoothly.”
- “Exceptional performance.”
- “The game suffers from poor optimization, leading to frequent lag and stuttering.”
- “I experienced significant frame drops, making it hard to enjoy the gameplay.”
- “The optimization is lacking, resulting in long loading times and crashes.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Users appreciate the gameplay for its fairness and ability to enhance chess skills, although some express frustration with the frequent ads that appear after each session. Overall, the gameplay is highly regarded.
- “I really love the game because it really improves your gameplay in chess.”
- “Best gameplay!”
- “After each gameplay, ads appeared.”
- “Fair gameplay.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game generally offers a solid platform for playing chess, but users have reported glitches that affect gameplay, such as automatic pawn captures and screen freezes. These issues have led to lower ratings, with players expressing hope for future fixes to enhance stability.
- “The game was quite good, but after playing at the expert level for a while, I realized there were glitches when the computer moved a pawn. If my pawn was near it, it would automatically capture my pawn.”
- “Sometimes it freezes.”
- “And cancel that popup... then the screen freezes...”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players consistently highlight the game's humor, describing it as very funny and a key aspect of its appeal. Overall, the comedic elements contribute significantly to the enjoyment of the game.
- “This game is very funny.”
- “This is a good game; it's funny.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users report issues with the music settings, specifically that turning off the 'music' and 'vibration' options does not function as intended.
- “Turning off 'music' and 'vibration' doesn't work.”
- “The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks variety.”
- “The music doesn't fit the game's atmosphere and feels out of place.”