2024.03
2024-04-09
- We have added a dark "Green felt" theme.
- Dark mode is now supported throughout the app (the dark mode option is located in your device's "Settings" app, and applies to all apps).
- A crosshair (reticle) shows your finger's exact position for better accuracy when moving pieces. You can enable it or disable it: look for "Show crosshair" in the Settings page.
- Macs with Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3...) are now better supported.
- We have fixed an issue with unresponsive menus in recent iOS versions.
- We have fixed a few bad moves in the opening book.
- The app is now fully translated into German.
- This update includes a large number of other minor improvements and fixes that make the app much nicer to use.
2019.06.1
2019-06-25
- New "Focus mode": tap on the "4 arrows" icon and only the chess board will be shown.
- New relaxing "Green felt" visual theme.
- We have improved the variety of the games played. It should now be quite infrequent to play twice the same game opening, and this will be further improved in the next version.
- You can now choose how the moves will be separated in the analysis lines, for better readability.
- The white panel, in the "Analyze my game" mode, appears or disappears at more opportune times.
- We have fixed a problem that could render the "Game" menu unresponsive on iPad.
- This version includes a number of other minor improvements and fixes.
Version 2019.06.1 fixes a problem introduced by version 2019.06 (a white rectangle with no text appeared sometimes).
2019.06
2019-06-23
- New "Focus mode": tap on the "4 arrows" icon and only the chess board will be shown.
- New relaxing "Green felt" visual theme.
- We have improved the variety of the games played. It should now be quite infrequent to play twice the same game opening, and this will be further improved in the next version.
- You can now choose how the moves will be separated in the analysis lines, for better readability.
- The white panel, in the "Analyze my game" mode, appears or disappears at more opportune times.
- We have fixed a problem that could render the "Game" menu unresponsive on iPad.
- This version includes a number of other minor improvements and fixes.
2018.06
2018-05-30
- New "Analyze my game" feature: the coach analyzes the game you have just played, and shows you the most important positions. You can review these positions and replay them, trying alternate moves. By allowing to focus your training on your strong and weak points, this feature can dramatically improve your game.
- Statistics: the app keeps track of your performance, and of your good moves
- In addition to the green lines, showing you the suggested move, the app can now show you longer term ideas with grey arrows. This feature will help you with planning your next moves and understanding the motivation behind some suggestions.
- The coach can comment your game while you are playing, and motivate you.
- Move list: the last 5 moves can be displayed, optionally, instead of the captured pieces list.
- Support has been added for the most recent iOS devices.
2017.01
2017-01-05
- More customized styles.
- Improved chess engine.
- New friendly features and options.
2016.01
2015-07-09
This app is optimized for iPhone 4, 4s, 5, 5s, 6, 6 Plus, iPad and iPod touch.
Version 2016.01:
- iOS 9 compatibility.
- Many new friendly features and options.
2013.08
2013-09-26
- Compatible with iOS 7
- Many new friendly features and options
2012.05
2012-08-23
Thank you so much for all the great reviews! As each update resets the ratings count, please take a moment to update your review for the current version.
Also, if you ever have a problem with the game, please write us via the "Report a problem" option, which is available from the Options menu, or with "Contact us" on our website (http://www.chesstiger.com). We answer all email promptly, and work very hard to solve any problems that come up.
If you send a review to report a problem, we have absolutely no way to contact you back. So you will not receive any answer, and it's a pity because we probably already have a solution to your problem!
WHAT'S NEW:
- Bug fixes
2012.03
2012-07-30
Thank you so much for all the great reviews! As each update resets the ratings count, please take a moment to update your review for the current version.
Also, if you ever have a problem with the game, please write us via the "Report a problem" option, which is available from the Options menu, or with "Contact us" on our website (http://www.chesstiger.com). We answer all email promptly, and work very hard to solve any problems that come up.
If you send a review to report a problem, we have absolutely no way to contact you back. So you will not receive any answer, and it's a pity because we probably already have a solution to your problem!
WHAT'S NEW:
This is a major update. CHESS LITE is now a universal app, so you can purchase it once and use it on all iOS devices, including the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad (including the latest model with retina display).
2012.02
2012-03-10
Thank you so much for all the great reviews! As each update resets the ratings count, please take a moment to update your review for the current version.
Also, if you ever have a problem with the game, please write us via the "Report a problem" option, which is available from the Options menu, or with "Contact us" on our website (http://www.chesstiger.com). We answer all email promptly, and work very hard to solve any problems that come up.
If you send a review to report a problem, we have absolutely no way to contact you back. So you will not receive any answer, and it's a pity because we probably already have a solution to your problem!
WHAT'S NEW:
This is a major update with many improvements. Just to mention a few:
- New graphical chess boards and piece sets
- You can be visually warned when your opponent threatens you
- You can easily turn on/off the threats and suggested moves display
- You can see the list of captured pieces
- ...