# Chess!!

> Play classic board game

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id547012000](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id547012000)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id547012000`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** UAB Target Works
- **Category:** Board
- **Rating:** 4.00 / 5 (60 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.5
- **Last updated:** 2024-01-02
- **First published:** 2012-08-01
- **Size:** 52 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/chess/id547012000)
- **Website:** [https://www.targetworks.eu](https://www.targetworks.eu/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.targetworks.eu/privacy](http://www.targetworks.eu/privacy)

## Description

Chess!! is a premium, luxury chess game with an exclusive UI and immersive sound effects. It supports single-player against a challenging AI or local two-player matches with friends.

Key features include nine AI levels, move undo, and authentic chess mechanics such as promotion, castling, and en passant. The game uses a modified Amy Chess Engine originally developed by Thorsten Greiner. For castling, tap the king, then the castling move, as described in the FAQ.

## Rankings

- #172,609 — Overall

## Review summary

Users praise Chess!! for its challenging gameplay and adjustable levels, plus clear visuals and learning-friendly features like move indicators and fast play. However, the app is plagued by recurrent reliability issues: several reviewers report serious bugs such as king/queen misplacements and inconsistent boards, plus poor rule handling (draws, stalemate, repetition). Essential features like undo, resign/draw offers, and save/version history are missing. The overall experience ranges from engaging practice to frustrating incorrect behavior, depending on the session.

### Pros

- Challenging gameplay with adjustable difficulty levels suitable for beginners and experienced players.
- Clear, easy-to-view board and pieces with a good color scheme.
- Helpful learning aids and quick, responsive play (legal move indicators and fast opponent replies).
- Good for learning and practicing chess at various skill levels.

### Cons

- Significant gameplay bugs: incorrect piece placement (king/queen), inconsistent board layout, and other graphical glitches.
- Rule-enforcement problems: draws by repetition or fifty-move rule not recognized, with stalemate miscalls.
- Missing essential features: no undo, no resign/draw options, and no save/load of games.
- Negative sentiment from some users about overall reliability and value due to bugs.

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