# HIARCS Chess

> Play Chess and analyse games

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id327708154](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id327708154)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id327708154`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Applied Computer Concepts Ltd.
- **Category:** Board
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (200 ratings)
- **Version:** 13.88
- **Last updated:** 2022-10-04
- **First published:** 2009-08-28
- **Size:** 23 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hiarcs-chess/id327708154)
- **Website:** [https://www.hiarcs.com/iphone-chess.htm](https://www.hiarcs.com/iphone-chess.htm)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.hiarcs.com/privacy\_policy.htm](https://www.hiarcs.com/privacy_policy.htm)

## Description

**Overview** HIARCS Chess Chrome extension delivers the world-class HIARCS engine for browser-based chess analysis and training. It provides GM-level performance, adjustable difficulty, multiple playing styles, and coaching guidance to help you learn and improve.

**Key features** Include PGN support and databases, an extensive opening book, move options and hints from the coach, and robust game navigation tools. Designed for players from beginners to Grandmasters, it emphasizes learning and accurate assessment with an Elo rating updated after each game.

## Rankings

- #102,917 — Overall

## Review summary

HIARCS Chess on iOS is praised for coaching tools, human-like adaptive play, hardware compatibility (Millennium e-boards), an intuitive UI, and good value. Common drawbacks are limited PGN navigation, customer-support concerns, and occasional stability issues such as crashes or freezes.

### Pros

- Coaching and training features that help you learn and improve (built-in tutor and guided practice).
- Very human-like, adaptive play that mimics interacting with a real opponent.
- Strong hardware integration, notably good compatibility with Millennium e-boards.
- Intuitive, clear, and user-friendly interface that makes it easy to use.
- Good value for the price / affordable given features.

### Cons

- Limited PGN/database navigation controls (no easy next/previous game or smooth navigation within PGNs).
- Customer support issues (reports of unresponsive or poor support).
- Stability problems (crashes on some devices, freezes or needing restarts to proceed).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id327708154)