Chrome Chess

This extension enables you to quickly play chess online and be notified upon opponent move
What is Chrome Chess?
Chrome Chess is a browser extension that brings a simple Player vs Player Chess game within your Chrome browser. The game is housed in a compact popup window so you can multitask while still keeping track of the game. The extension also provides notifications whenever your opponent makes a move, allowing you to respond quickly and stay engaged in the game.

Extension stats

Users: 50,000+
Rating: 2.43 (223)
Version: 0.1.8 (Last updated: 2017-05-05)
Creation date: 2017-05-05
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Size: 337.92K
URLs: Website

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Extension summary

Version 0.1.8

  • Notify player when opponent resigns.

Version 0.1.7

  • Update socket.io to stable release. Connect sockets on first action.

Version 0.1.6

  • Minor fixes

Version 0.1.5

  • Added invite option

ChromeChess is simple PVP version of good old chess where game of chess is just click away.

This extension acts as simple chess user interface inside small popup window.

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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Easy to access pop-up game
  • Good user experience reported by some
  • Interest in a significant user base for potential business opportunities
Cons
  • Frequent issues with opponents resigning
  • Problems generating invitation codes
  • Bugs such as the en passant move not functioning
  • Limitations on movement and game functionality
  • Lack of a turn timer leading to abandonment of games
Most mentioned
  • Not working or loading issues
  • Players resigning quickly
  • Difficulty finding or generating invite codes
  • Bugs affecting gameplay
  • Request for features like blocking users and adding timers
Recent reviews
ko chơi được.
by Hiệp Nguyễn, 2024-06-12

by Hamza Razzouk, 2023-11-24

is very good even i banned for 4 times on chess,com but please fix en passant bug.. everytime my oppenent or me do en pessant move this thing will stop working
by Mim, 2023-03-29
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Chrome Chess does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

Chrome Chess is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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