High confidence · 73 reviews analyzed · Based on 73 reviews. Signal may be noisy.

Excited

Recent user voice shows a excited sentiment. Users appreciate offline accessibility allows users to maintain their chess practice without requiring a constant data connection, but report engine behavior during high-difficulty matches leads to accusations of illegal moves and unfair play patterns.

Rating: 4.5

Reviews: 73

Confidence: high

How did the latest release land?

Overall
4.5/ 5
(2.1M)
Current version
3.2/ 5
-1.4 vs overall
(75)
Main signal post-update: engine behavior during high-difficulty matches leads to accusations of illegal moves and unfair play patterns.

Sentiment over time

Weekly average rating and review volume across stores, last 90 days.

Review themes

Praise

What users love

  • Offline accessibility allows users to maintain their chess practice without requiring a constant data connection
    • Users highlight the ability to play without internet as a key benefit
Complaint

Common complaints

  • Engine behavior during high-difficulty matches leads to accusations of illegal moves and unfair play patterns
    • Players report the computer making moves that violate standard chess rules
Request

Most requested

  • Landscape mode support for tablet devices would improve usability for users with fixed-position stands
    • Requests for screen rotation to accommodate tablet cases and stands

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