2019.06.1
2019-06-26
- We have improved the variety of the games played. It should now be quite infrequent to play twice the same game opening, and this will be further improved in the next version.
- You can now choose how the moves will be separated in the analysis lines, for better readability.
- The white panel, in the "Analyze my game" mode, appears or disappears at more opportune times.
- We have fixed the "board only" mode: the coordinates (letters and digits) were not displayed correctly during this mode on iPad, and after exiting the mode on iPhone.
- We have fixed a problem that could render the "Game" menu unresponsive on iPad.
- This version includes a number of other minor improvements and fixes.
Version 2019.06.1 fixes a problem introduced by version 2019.06 (a white rectangle with no text appeared sometimes).
2019.06
2019-06-23
- We have improved the variety of the games played. It should now be quite infrequent to play twice the same game opening, and this will be further improved in the next version.
- You can now choose how the moves will be separated in the analysis lines, for better readability.
- The white panel, in the "Analyze my game" mode, appears or disappears at more opportune times.
- We have fixed the "board only" mode: the coordinates (letters and digits) were not displayed correctly during this mode on iPad, and after exiting the mode on iPhone.
- We have fixed a problem that could render the "Game" menu unresponsive on iPad.
- This version includes a number of other minor improvements and fixes.
2019.05
2019-05-18
- New "Focus mode": tap on the "4 arrows" icon and only the chess board will be shown.
- Improved "Analyze my game" feature.
- New relaxing "Green felt" visual theme.
- Various visual improvements.
2018.08
2018-07-21
- Improved "Analyze my game" feature.
- New relaxing "Green felt" visual theme.
- Various visual improvements.
2018.06.2
2018-07-02
- New "Analyze my game" feature: the coach analyzes the game you have just played, and shows you the most important positions. You can replay them and try alternate moves. By focusing your training on your strong and weak points, this feature can dramatically improve your game.
- Statistics: the app keeps track of your performance, both at the game level and at the global level.
- Move list: the last 5 moves can be displayed at any time on the main screen. The full move list is still available in the menu.
- In addition to the green lines, showing the suggested moves, the app now shows longer term ideas with gray arrows. This feature helps with planning your next moves and understanding the motivation behind the suggestions.
- Redesigned main screen on iPhone: makes one-handed use much easier.
- The coach can comment your game while you are playing (you can disable this feature).
2018.06
2018-06-03
- New "Analyze my game" feature: the coach analyzes the game you have just played, and shows you the most important positions. You can replay them and try alternate moves. By focusing your training on your strong and weak points, this feature can dramatically improve your game.
- Statistics: the app keeps track of your performance, both at the game level and at the global level.
- Move list: the last 5 moves can be displayed at any time on the main screen. The full move list is still available in the menu.
- In addition to the green lines, showing the suggested moves, the app now shows longer term ideas with gray arrows. This feature helps with planning your next moves and understanding the motivation behind the suggestions.
- Redesigned main screen on iPhone: makes one-handed use much easier.
- The coach can comment your game while you are playing (you can disable this feature).
2017.01
2017-01-06
- More customized styles.
- Improved chess engine.
- New friendly features and options.
2016.02
2015-08-11
This app is 100% compatible with iOS 10.
Version 2016.01:
- The app can warn you when you can mate your opponent (you can disable this message).
- The app can warn you when you're about to stalemate your opponent (you can disable this warning).
- You can swipe the analysis text left/right to see all the moves computed by the chess engine, up to 20 moves ahead.
- The app remembers which collection you have opened last, and the last game you have selected in the collection.
- When you start a game in 2 players mode, you can decide if the pieces will rotate or not (and change that later).
- A collection of 1600 games by the current World Champion, Magnus Carlsen, has been added.
- In analysis mode, the blue or red arrow is shown only when the suggestions (green lines) are also shown.
- The app offers you to activate the analysis mode when you go back to the beginning of the game (you can disable this).
- You can now use iTunes to transfer games collections from your computer to the app, or inversely.
- The Chess Tiger engine is now optimized to take full advantage of the 64 bits processors in recent devices.
These are only the most obvious changes, but the app also includes more than 50 other subtle improvements.
Version 2016.02:
- Fixed: import game from clipboard.
- Fixed: delete game from collection.
- Fixed: set up position.
We are constantly working to improve this app. We do not release updates often because our focus is on quality, not quantity. You can rest assured that the updates will keep coming!
Enjoy!
2016.01
2015-07-21
This app is optimized for iPhone 4, 4s, 5, 5s, 6, 6 Plus, iPad and iPod touch.
Version 2016.01:
- iOS 9 compatibility.
- The app can warn you when you can mate your opponent (you can disable this message).
- The app can warn you when you're about to stalemate your opponent (you can disable this warning).
- You can swipe the analysis text left/right to see all the moves computed by the chess engine, up to 20 moves ahead.
- The app remembers which collection you have opened last, and the last game you have selected in the collection.
- When you start a game in 2 players mode, you can decide if the pieces will rotate or not (and change that later).
- A collection of 1600 games by the current World Champion, Magnus Carlsen, has been added.
- In analysis mode, the blue or red arrow is shown only when the suggestions (green lines) are also shown.
- The app offers you to activate the analysis mode when you go back to the beginning of the game (you can disable this).
- You can now use iTunes to transfer games collections from your computer to the app, or inversely.
- The Chess Tiger engine is now optimized to take full advantage of the 64 bits processors in recent devices.
These are only the most obvious changes, but the app also includes more than 50 other subtle improvements.
We are constantly working to improve this app. We do not release updates often because our focus is on quality, not quantity. You can rest assured that the updates will keep coming!
Enjoy!
2013.09
2013-10-11
This is a HUGE update!
Version 2013.08:
- Compatible with iOS 7
- All optimal screen sizes and resolutions for all devices are supported.
- The trainer chess engine is much stronger (now goes to 3000 USCF Elo instead of only 2100).
- 22 new trainer levels, so the app now offers 50 trainer levels ranging from 100 to 3000 USCF Elo.
- New 2 players mode: the pieces rotate so that they always face the player who is going to play.
- A collection of Bobby Fischer's games (more than 800 games!).
- The maximum analysis time has been extended to 3 hours per move
- You can have suggestions automatically turned off after you have played your move.
- You can try to make an illegal move, and the app tells you why it is not legal.
- When you load a game, the app asks you if you want to see the start or the end of the game.
- You can hide the clocks.
- The app is more friendly for people with color vision deficiency.
- A new option allows you to say if you want to see what move comes next when you replay a game.
- The current playing mode is always displayed on the main screen.
- You can change the app's language independently of your device's settings.
- You can activate or disable the device's auto-off when you play chess.
- And a lot more…
Version 2013.09:
- Improved iOS 7 support
- The Fischer collection has been updated and cleaned
2013.08
2013-10-02
This is a HUGE update!
- Compatible with iOS 7
- All optimal screen sizes and resolutions for all devices are supported.
- The trainer chess engine is much stronger (now goes to 3000 USCF Elo instead of only 2100).
- 22 new trainer levels, so the app now offers 50 trainer levels ranging from 100 to 3000 USCF Elo.
- New 2 players mode: the pieces rotate so that they always face the player who is going to play.
- A collection of Bobby Fischer's best games (more than 850 games!).
- The maximum analysis time has been extended to 3 hours per move
- You can have suggestions automatically turned off after you have played your move.
- You can try to make an illegal move, and the app tells you why it is not legal.
- When you load a game, the app asks you if you want to see the start or the end of the game.
- You can hide the clocks.
- The app is more friendly for people with color vision deficiency.
- A new option allows you to say if you want to see what move comes next when you replay a game.
- The current playing mode is always displayed on the main screen.
- You can change the app's language independently of your device's settings.
- You can activate or disable the device's auto-off when you play chess.
- And a lot more…
2012.04
2012-07-29
Thank you so much for all the great reviews! As each update resets the ratings count, please take a moment to update your review for the current version.
Also, if you ever have a problem with the game, please write us via the "Report a problem" option, which is available from the Options menu, or with "Contact us" on our website (http://www.chesstiger.com). We answer all email promptly, and work very hard to solve any problems that come up.
If you send a review to report a problem, we have absolutely no way to contact you back. So you will not receive any answer, and it's a pity because we probably already have a solution to your problem!
WHAT'S NEW:
This is a major update.
CHESS PRO is now a universal app, which will take full advantage of your iPad display (including the Retina Display of the new iPad) in addition to the already supported iPhone and iPod touch displays.
Purchase it once and use it on all your iOS devices!
2012.02
2012-03-10
Thank you so much for all the great reviews! As each update resets the ratings count, please take a moment to update your review for the current version.
Also, if you ever have a problem with the game, please write us via the "Report a problem" option, which is available from the Options menu, or with "Contact us" on our website (http://www.chesstiger.com). We answer all email promptly, and work very hard to solve any problems that come up.
If you send a review to report a problem, we have absolutely no way to contact you back. So you will not receive any answer, and it's a pity because we probably already have a solution to your problem!
WHAT'S NEW:
This is a major update with many improvements. Just to mention a few:
- New graphical chess boards and piece sets
- You can be visually warned when your opponent threatens you
- You can easily turn on/off the threats and suggested moves display
- You can delete games from your collections
- You can see the list of captured pieces
- Fix for iOS 4.2.1 on iPod touch (2nd generation) or on iPhone 3G
- Fix for position set up on iOS 3.x and iOS 4.x
- ...
2012.01
2012-02-21
Thank you so much for all the great reviews! As each update resets the ratings count, please take a moment to update your review for the current version.
Also, if you ever have a problem with the game, please write us via the "Report a problem" option, which is available from the Options menu, or with "Contact us" on our website (http://www.chesstiger.com). We answer all email promptly, and work very hard to solve any problems that come up.
If you send a review to report a problem, we have absolutely no way to contact you back. So you will not receive any answer, and it's a pity because we probably already have a solution to your problem!
WHAT'S NEW:
This is a major update with many improvements. Just to mention a few:
- New graphical chess boards and piece sets
- You can be visually warned when your opponent threatens you
- You can easily turn on/off the threats and suggested moves display
- You can delete games from your collections
- You can see the list of captured pieces
- ...
2011.03
2011-05-25
Version 2011.03:
- Better organization of the Settings page
- Stability improvements
- Checked for iOS 4.3.3 compatibility
2011.02
2011-04-08
- A collection of more than 3600 classical or historical games is now included.
- The app now allows for longer time controls and analysis.
- The chess engine has been improved.
- The names of the players are now visible in the main screen.
- It is now possible to always display the score from white's point of view.
- bug fixed: sending by email now always works.
- bug fixed: CHESS now works perfectly on iPod touch first generation.
- bug fixed: the difficulty level is now saved when you close the app.