Last updated on January 3rd, 2026 at 10:14 pm
SparkChess Pro – Strategy Game Review
SparkChess Pro is a Strategy/Board/Education game from Media Division SRL, first launched in 22nd October 2010.
It’s rated 4+ and currently has 42+ ratings on the App Store.
What Makes SparkChess Pro Stand Out
SparkChess is the only chess game that puts fun first. With a choice of boards, computer opponents and online play, it delivers a first-class experience that is as accessible to experts as it is to beginners, kids and anyone else who wants to discover how entertaining this ancient strategy game really is.
The chess game that everyone can enjoy!
Too many chess apps are impossible for anyone but the experts and masters. The real test of a truly intelligent chess game isn’t how hard it is to beat, but how well it can adapt to players of all skill levels. That’s exactly what makes the award-winning SparkChess stand out.
Whether you’re brand new to the chess board, looking to improve your game, to teach your kids to play, or are ready to take it to the next challenging level, everyone can find the perfect balance in SparkChess.
FEATURES:
- Practice chess against the computer or challenge your friends in multiplayer.
- A simple user interface that makes it easy to set up and play games.
- Choose from different boards: 2D, 3D and a stunning fantasy chess set.
- Play casual, quick or expert games, depending on your level.
- Learn chess with over 30 interactive lessons.
- Study famous historcal games.
- Test your skills with over 70 chess puzzles.
- Learn and practice common openings and their variations (over 100 in total).
- A Virtual Chess Coach explains the consequences of your moves.
- The only chess game that appeals to beginners and experts alike.
- Track your multiplayer progress with statistics.
- Create and join teams.
- Save and replay your games.
- Import/Export games in PGN format.
- Watch and comment on live multiplayer games.
- Child-safe design, with built-in anti-abuse measures built-in.
- Edit the board.
- Large and friendly community of chess lovers from all over the world.
Young or old, beginner or advanced, SparkChess gives you the extra edge to become a better chess player while having fun!
REVIEWS
“Your chess board and pieces are the best by far (compared to any other program, including Fritz 12).”
“SparkChess is a superbly presented and polished program. I think you have achieved your aim of making chess fun, accessible and entertaining for a wide audience.”
“I love the game and play it regularly – great work on the game”
“SparkChess provides deep, intelligent gameplay… [Its] multiplayer offerings are just as impressive.” ~ MaximumPC.com, app of the week.
This Strategy game offers engaging gameplay and regular updates for mobile players.
Player Feedback
As a newer release, SparkChess Pro is building its player community. Early feedback suggests .
Recent Updates & Development
Latest Update: 20th March 2024
Recent improvements include:
- Improved lessons and user interface.
Download & Availability
SparkChess Pro is available through the official App Store for iOS devices.
Get SparkChess Pro on App Store
Requirements: Requires iPhone 5s / iPad Air / iPad Air (Cellular) / iPad Mini 2 (Retina) / iPad Mini 2 (Retina, Cellular) / iPhone 6 / iPhone 6 Plus / iPad Air 2 / iPad Air 2 (Cellular) / iPad Mini 3 or later.
Compatible with iPhone and iPad devices.
Player Experience Highlights
Community Insight:
This is an excellent app if you want to play with others online. However, they totally destroyed the entertainment value of chess by imposing a timer which does not allow you to think your next moves. One minute per move is just not enough, and there isn't a way to pause the game once you start. Those are terrible oversights. We feel like we paid for a game with a very bad flaw. Why have a timer at all is ridiculous. We would be more than happy to pay extra to remove the timer, but that's not even an option.
Spark chess is one of our favorite chess apps … Cody, Claire and Boris have become members of our family. Yes, there was a draw issue (which was frustrating) but they fixed it quickly. Good job.
Great place to play the best board game of all.
Enjoy all the training and options, however its terrible to use on an iPhone. The screen display (4.7) is too small to consistently identify pieces on the board without spreading fingers. Then you lose the board positioning. The zoom/shrink/fight the rotation takes all the joy out of using the app. Not expensive, but the limited use makes us wish we had gone for the lite version. Not going to get an IPad just to use this app.
SparkChess is a fun and versatile game. Its good for learning and can be a great challenge.
Love this game! The only thing that we can think is superior to this game is HIARCS chess.
We loved playing SparkChess on the browser version. This is one of the first Apps we installed on our iPad. We recommend it to the students that we teach. We had a problem with an older version, but it was fixed. This is one of our favorite chess apps. It has a ton of features.
App won't open. Dec please help. We'll give a good review because we like the browser version but we might change it later.
We just bought the pro edition and cant even play multiplayer online.
The 50 move rule is only 25 moves for some reason. This can turn a win into a draw. Please fix.
Enjoyable game play it everyday.
Will not allow you to rotate tablet.
This is a great tool for kids to learn chess, especially with the visual aids teaching you various options to move. For those that are learning to play there is no better chess app in the App Store. The visual cues for how each piece moves is really without parallel. We started playing the app through a free download on the pc through chrome and really liked the way this taught our kids how to play.
What a great program. Highly recommend. The best so far. Play it a lot.
This chess game is absolutely great. Gameplay is solid and the graphics are gorgeous on the iPad. It is the perfect tool to learn chess or just to practice on your spare time. Highly recommended.
User feedback from Apple App Store
App Details
- Version: 18.0.2
- Size: 26.34 MB
- iOS: 13.0 or later
- Languages: EN
- Content Advisory:
- Developer: Media Division SRL
Last updated: 20th March 2024 | Genre: Strategy, Board | Developer: Media Division SRL