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Pure Chess app for iPhone and iPad


4.8 ( 3088 ratings )
Games Board Strategy
Developer: Ripstone Ltd
Free
Current version: 1.4, last update: 7 years ago
First release : 29 Aug 2013
App size: 250.7 Mb

Pure Chess puts other games in checkmate! Are you a Grandmaster in the making?

"The game combines superb production values, excellent AI and a robust multiplayer experience and amazingly, DLC chess sets that look so good I actually paid for them" Digitally Downloaded

"Pure chess is the best looking chess game to ever hit iPhone and iPad. Get ready to be blown away by the games visuals" Play Buzz

Experience one of the oldest known boardgames on the advanced technology of today. With ultra-realistic and unparalleled beautiful visuals you can almost reach out and touch the pieces. Created under the watchful eye of a fully-fledged Grandmaster; Pure Chess allows players to experience the traditional game like never before, showcasing gorgeous environments and unbelievably stunning chess sets.

You can now play Pure Chess cross-platform with your friends!

Learn the basics through step-by-step tutorials or challenge yourself to tournaments, with full control of skill level depending on how challenged you wish to be.  An art, a science, a social engagement, a means for a challenge – whether you’re a beginner, an avid player or an ultimate Grandmaster, it’s time to experience one of the oldest board games known to man, brought to life on the modern technology of today!

Pure Chess is a game that can be played by everyone, at any age, but mastered by only a few. The question is... Are you a Grandmaster in the making? Your move!

Pure Chess is currently best played on iPhone 4S and iPad 2 upwards.

Pros and cons of Pure Chess app for iPhone and iPad

Pure Chess app good for

All your games is great. And maybe pinball pure soon. But just élite of pinball table. Sorcerer. Mario. Tron. Thanks Guys for your fantastic job
Enjoy playing the game but the in app purchases are not my thing. Could do without the buy me buy me offers.
This app is beautiful and works very well! I am no master at chess, but I am confident that most players will find a difficulty level that will fit their mastery of the game. While the game is perfect for solo or online playing, it is kind of awkward to use for playing against a friend on only one device. The screen goes black for a moment after a move then comes back to show the board from your opponents perspective. So basically you always have to turn your Ipad around, or play sitting side by side with your opponent.. It would be so much better if you could just leave your Ipad laying flat on the table (like a real chessboard) with only a soft tilting motion to change the point of view on the screen, or simply use a flat top/down view of the board and use the checkers style pieces instead.
This is probably the most beautiful chess game in the app store. Music on point, board pieces on point, menu layout on point; awesome realistic feel to it. Love it. But id suggest you guys add a multiplayer mode that connescts with more people who play the game not just a persons game centre friends. And also ingame interactive smilies when two people are playing multiplayer if it happens. Im not big on the game centre thingy and dont have friends there. Just saying. :) and yes i love the tutotrials. For 10 buks i think the entire package is worth it.
The AI is very realistic the easier settings make human mistakes and harder difficulties set traps like real opponents love this app no complaints
If you enjoy chess and want stunning imagery, this is the game for you. I thoroughly enjoy the game and it provides the adequate challenges most chess lovers crave. No game is perfect but when considering whats on the market, it is one of three chess apps I use and I play this one the most. Give it a try. I think you will like it.

Some bad moments

Bought the full game package. Worked for a while until all my game slots disappeared. What did I pay for then?
Despite the clear focus of this app being to create a beautiful, refined chess game, and despite offering a long list of paid upgrades, including a $9.99 "Complete Game Pack", the developer appears to have chosen to continue to drive profit by interrupting the games elegance with cheesy ads. Despite most reviews taking issue with this, the developer has apparently chosen to fully ignore the concerns of paying customers, having just released an update that does not remove ads for those who have spent money on the game. Show the developer that this level of greed is not okay and do not download this app.
I bought a theme pack but it never started to download. Waste of money.
After purchasing like others, pieces wont download. The game is good but until they fix the downloads dont waste your money.
I purchased a complete bundle and it says 0% whenever I go to select them the new pieces I bought, absolutely no change happens no matter how long I wait for them to download and such
All IAPs purchases are never unlocked. Will pursue full refund.

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