Chess Folk

Ok, not bad, waiting for new updates

Solid standalone chess software, highly recommend I was a bit skeptical about buying a paid chess game, but Chessfolk is totally worth it. The PGN import/export feature works flawlessly, which is huge for me because I like to analyze my real-life games on the go.

Space 64 did an amazing job with this one. Definitely worth the price if you love board games.

I’ve always wanted to get into chess but apps like Chess.com or Lichess felt too competitive and overwhelming. Chess Folk changed that. The guided lessons are super clear with great animated moves, and the Premium Game Review actually explains why my move was a mistake or a missed chance in plain English. I've been tracking my in-game Elo chart and watching it slowly go up against the lower-tier AI opponents is so rewarding. I'm finally understanding openings!

Picked this up for quick sessions during my daily commute, and it works flawlessly offline. The UI is incredibly clean, and switching between the minimal 2D board and the cozy 3D view is seamless. It’s the ultimate "chill out after work" game. Creating local profiles is a nice touch too, my partner and I share the Deck and pass it back and forth for local games. A must-have if you want a cozy, pick-up-and-play chess experience.

I never thought I’d care about the "lore" of computer chess opponents, but here we are. Hunting down specific rivals by their nationality and Elo to build my own narrative rivalry in a Swiss-system tournament is oddly addictive. The illustrated venues look beautiful and add so much flavor to the matches. It really feels less like a sterile simulator and more like an RPG where your only weapon is a chessboard.