Chess is one of the most addictive and challenging board games you can play. While many still play chess on physical boards, more chess players are warming up to the idea of playing this game against computer engines (to hone their skills and challenge themselves). The fact that mobile chess apps have been getting stronger [...]

Chessbase needs no introduction. It is behind some of best chess engines around the globe (software programs such as Fritz, Hiarcs, Junior, …). Chessbase products are not designed for newbies per se. They are powerful enough to provide even grandmasters with some value. Chessbase Online is developed for those of you who want to do [...]

Chess is one of the most beautiful and challenging board games around. It is a game that requires focus, superior problem solving skills, and short/long term planning skills. Research has shown that chess has many benefits for the young ones and the adults. It can help children become better problem solvers. The game can keep [...]

Playing chess is one of the best ways to keep yourself entertained with your iPhone and exercise the muscle that matters the most. Studies have shown time and time again that chess makes you sharper and helps you improve your decision making over the long run. Thanks to tChess Pro, chess players with any skill [...]

ChessGenius is an award winning chess program that has been around for a while. I still remember the day I bought my first ChessGenius (v.6) about 9 years ago. Genius has won world championships and has been used by many top players for training and research purposes. Now, you can play ChessGenius right on your [...]

Shredder, the 12 times chess engine world champion, has finally come to the iPhone. The folks behind Shredder Chess have been at this for years. Their computer engine has dominated humans and other engines in the past. It’s not one of those programs that you can beat by tricking it easily. This program can checkmate [...]

Fritz chess has been one of the best engines in the world for a for years now. I got introduced to the Fritz family in the 90s. It feels almost like yesterday when I picked up Fritz 4.01 to take my chess game to the next level. Fast forward a few years, and we finally [...]