Latest Version
4.1.00 Safe to install
4.1.00 Safe to install
Unleash Your Inner Grandmaster with Chess Genius
Chess Genius offers a powerful AI engine and intuitive interface that appeals to players of all skill levels, making it an essential tool for both beginners and seasoned chess enthusiasts alike.
ChessGenius is an award-winning chess program known for its superior playing strength. Developed by a renowned author whose chess programs have secured ten World Championships, ChessGenius caters to both beginners and experts:
- Simple and elegant user interface
- Powerful, compact, and fast engine
- Diverse playing levels, including easy, blitz, and tournament levels; no network connection required
- Real-time display of ChessGenius' thought process, current game status, and planned moves, alongside chess clocks, captured pieces, and opening names (e.g., B12 Caro-Kann)
- Game-saving/loading functionality in PGN format, game sharing via email, and setup position tools
- Easy import/export of PGN database files through iTunes file sharing
- Access to hints, legal move displays, tutoring features, and the ability to receive warnings for blunders or weak moves with the option of take back
- Unlimited take-backs and step forwards during gameplay
- Play modes including against ChessGenius, 2-player mode, self-play, and analysis mode
- Optional display of captured pieces and search positions count
- Automatic game restore feature after exiting and restarting
- Full functionality available in both portrait and landscape orientations
Overview
Chess Genius is a Commercial software in the category Games & Entertainment developed by Lang Software Limited.
The latest version of Chess Genius is 4.1.00, released on 06/13/2024. It was initially added to our database on 06/13/2024.
Chess Genius runs on the following operating systems: iOS.
Users of Chess Genius gave it a rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Pros
- Highly rated chess engine with strong AI capabilities
- User-friendly interface that caters to both beginners and advanced players
- Offers a variety of difficulty levels to suit different skill levels
- Contains extensive tutorials and training modes to improve player skills
- Allows for customization of board themes and piece designs
- Includes analysis tools to review games and learn from mistakes
- Compatible with multiple platforms, enhancing accessibility
Cons
- The software may be prohibitively expensive for casual users
- Can be overwhelming for complete beginners due to advanced features and options
- Limited support for online multiplayer games compared to some other chess applications
- Some users may find the AI's style of play predictable after prolonged use
- Occasional bugs reported in updates leading to performance issues
- The lack of frequent updates may leave some features feeling outdated
Boris Weber
I am an editor at UpdateStar. I started as a support engineer, and am now specialized in writing about general software topics from a usability and performance angle among others. I telecommute from UpdateStar’s Berlin office, when I am not working remote as a digital nomad for UpdateStar. When I'm not analyzing the latest software updates, you can find me exploring new cities, immersing myself in local cultures, and discovering innovative tech trends across the globe.
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