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SparkChess

SparkChess

Armand Niculescu · October 18, 2018 · Casual, Strategy, Indie

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6 user reviews50% · 6
Best price
$18.99
lowest tracked $9.49
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Standard Edition · Steam
$18.99
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Standard Edition · Steam
$24.99
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SparkChess price by region

SparkChess costs $12.49 in Georgia (USD), £14.49 in the United Kingdom, €15.99 in Europe (EUR), $18.99 in the United States, CA$21.79 in Canada, NZ$23.79 in New Zealand, A$27.50 in Australia, zł70.42 in Poland and R$73.99 in Brazil right now.

Cheapest SparkChess offer in each region, in local currency
RegionBest priceOfficial storeKey shopStores
Georgia (USD) $12.49 $12.49 — 2
United Kingdom £14.49 £14.49 — 2
Europe (EUR) €15.99 €15.99 — 2
United Statesyour region $18.99 $18.99 — 2
Canada CA$21.79 CA$21.79 — 2
New Zealand NZ$23.79 NZ$23.79 — 2
Australia A$27.50 A$27.50 — 2
Poland zł70.42 zł70.42 — 2
Brazil R$73.99 R$73.99 — 2

Each row is a real price from that region's own stores, not a currency conversion, so the figures are not directly comparable. Switch regions in the header to shop the one you buy in.

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About SparkChess

SparkChess is the only chess game that puts fun first. With a choice of boards, computer opponents and online play it delivers a first-class game of touchscreen 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 boardgame 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 chat system that’s entirely child safe, 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:
  • Practice chess against the computer or challenge your friends in multiplayer.
  • 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.
  • Use Coach Mode to have the computer explain, in plain language, why a move was good or bad.
  • Learn chess with 20 lessons and 70 puzzles.
  • Track your multiplayer progress with statistics.
  • Save and replay your games.
  • Import/Export games in PGN format.
  • Edit the board.
  • Chat in multiplayer.
  • Watch and comment live multiplayer games.
  • Large and friendly community of chess lovers from around the world.

SparkChess — game info

Platforms
Windows
Player modes
Single-player, Online PvP, Cross-platform multiplayer
PC Game Pass
Not included
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What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

✦ AI summary

Players appreciate this chess game for its educational value and puzzle content, with some finding it genuinely enjoyable for learning. However, the game suffers from significant technical and usability issues including lack of graphics settings, poor camera controls with unwanted blur effects, outdated multiplayer functionality, and clunky piece selection mechanics that frustrate gameplay.

Not recommended Oct 12, 2021
Please You have to upgrade the game because its too old to play multiplayer!!!!!! Can not go online with this version?????!!!!!
8 found this helpful
Not recommended Jul 5, 2023
Steam somehow did not record my actual time spent with this game, so please ignore that. There are a few things that prevented me from keeping this game. First of all, there are no graphic settings at all, not even a resolution setting. This means MSI Afterburner does not work because the on-screen display does not show. There are also no settings for the controls and camera movement is too fast with the 3D board style. The 3D board style also has a strange depth of field blurring effect that cannot be disabled. So most of the board is blurred until you focus. The 3D board style never felt comfortable to me in this game. Another issue is that once you click a chess piece, you must click it again in order to click another chess piece if you change your mind. The developer also never once patched this game since it was released in 2018 and seems to have abandoned it. I cannot recommend this game, but I do recommend a far superior pc chess game called Progress Chess.
3 found this helpful
Recommended May 26, 2020
This game is great but there are a few improvements i'd like to see. Like the ELO rating of the Guru needs to be improved and the various ELO ratings of each player should be accessible. Also the game needs updates, I do enjoy the puzzles and would like for more to be added. Additionally more opening theory, i think a session dedicated to opening and endgames is best. All in all the game is very good and helps to teach the game of chess.
2 found this helpful
Recommended Aug 6, 2023
a good game I like it
1 found this helpful

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