# Chess - tChess Pro

> For beginners to professionals

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id295445501](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id295445501)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id295445501`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Tom Kerrigan
- **Category:** Board
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (251 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.0.1
- **Last updated:** 2025-11-29
- **First published:** 2008-11-05
- **Size:** 7.39 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/chess-tchess-pro/id295445501)
- **Website:** [http://www.tchessgame.com/pro.php](http://www.tchessgame.com/pro.php)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.tchessgame.com/privacy.php](http://www.tchessgame.com/privacy.php)

## Description

tChess Pro Chrome Extension delivers a feature-rich chess experience in your browser: a top-tier engine, real-time analysis, and adjustable opponents from 500 to 2500 ELO. Its Analysis Mode acts like a pocket chess master, telling you which side is winning and the best moves in real time, so you can study positions as you play.

Key features include 1- or 2-player play, a strong computer opponent, an opening library to explore theory, a PGN database to download and view games, and 3-stage time controls with Fischer increments. It also includes a Position Editor, save/load/export to PGN, and a Profile to track progress and rate games against the computer. The extension also includes Learn Chess e-book integration and is developed by Tom Kerrigan.

## Rankings

- #95,299 — Overall
- #84 — cheese

## Review summary

tChess Pro is lauded for its approachable interface, comprehensive features (rated games, progress tracking, analysis, PGN support), and high-quality visuals, making it appealing to players of all levels. Users repeatedly praise its longevity and responsive support. However, stability and maintenance concerns recur: frequent crashes, a stagnant update cycle, and occasional data loss, along with questionable AI strength relative to ratings. Overall, it delivers deep functionality and a solid learning tool when stable and well-maintained.

### Pros

- Easy to use and navigate with adjustable settings
- Rich feature set including rated games, progress tracking, game analysis, and PGN support (including puzzle PGNs)
- Excellent visuals and 3D board that look and feel premium
- Suitable for both beginners and experienced players; strong educational value
- Long-term reliability and responsive developer support cited by users

### Cons

- Crashes frequently, especially after iOS updates
- App last updated two years ago; signals potential neglect or stability issues
- Saved games can be erased or lost after updates (data loss risk)
- AI/computer ratings appear inconsistent with actual strength

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id295445501)