United StatesChess Studio is the first and only application for iPhone and iPad able to manage chess databases and games in PGN format in a complete and efficient way. Chess Studio is an application designed and built for those players who really want to deepen their knowledge in the field of chess, studying chess regularly and participate in tournaments. Chess Studio allows you to: • Read database and games in PGN format (also with extended notation of moves). • Create, delete and modify folders and databases. • View games with annotations and textual comments and keep track of the displayed games. • Use a double chessboard on the same screen for better game analysis. • Visualize moves and variants in compact mode or indented mode. • Modify existing games with move annotation and textual comments. • Insert new games and positions. • Insert, replay and analyze games in Chess 960 mode. • Insert moves with annotations and textual comments. • Insert variation, subvariations etc. • Insert and visualize graphical annotation (colored arrows and highlighted squares). • Send games by email. • Share Databases and Games through Airdrop. • Download chess database from internet. • Download chess database directly from PGN Mentor site. • Import games, database and Opening Books from other applications. • Merge two or more databases. • Copy/Paste games and positions. • Analyze games with Stockfish 16.1 Engine with the support of the Neural Networks (up to 5 lines of analysis simultaneously) and see the results also through the Engine Evaluation Bar. • See graphic visualization of moves suggested by Stockfish 16.1 engine. • See Win-Draw-Loss (WDL) probabilities during engine analysis. • Replay games automatically. • Visualize Pawn structure. • Manage Variations and sub-variatons: delete and promote variations. • Read the weekly Magazine The New In Chess (TWIC) and download the games. • Uploading and Downloading PGN Database to/from Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive. • Three different modes for moving pieces. • Analyze endgames with Endgame Tablebases. • Analyze and study Chess Openings in the Chess Openings Section. • Create and manage Opening Books in Polyglot format. • Import and manage ChessBase Opening Books (ctg format). • Automatically classify a database according to ECO code. • Replay, enter and analyze Chess 960 games (Fischer Random Chess). • Play against the engine both in standard mode and in Chess 960 mode. • Play online through the LiChess platform • Train by solving Puzzles Other features and technical details: • Modify the board size tapping on the board or through the Settings menu. • Professional chess fonts and figurines for moves notation and annotation. • Preview of the game in the board tapping the Info button. • Quick search feature. • Advanced search feature. • Complete management of Null Moves with Tutorial. • Visualization of ECO code and Opening during game replay or game insertion. • Visualization of Book Openings during game replay or game insertion. • Portrait/Landscape mode for all devices. • Support of Slide Over and Split View mode. • Function to move up within variants and subvariants. • Online manual frequently updated. • iOS 17 compatible and optimized for all the devices. • Sharing of databases across devices via iCloud Drive (also with Chess Studio for Mac OS). • Sound option. • Support for iPad Pro Keyboard or bluetooth keyboard. • VoiceOver/Accessibility support. • Help section contains videos to show the main features of Chess Studio. • Direct contact via email with the developer to report problems, ask for explanation and suggestions (very quick answer!). • Languages: English, Italian, Spanish and German. These are the main features. The application is continuously updated with new features and improvements. No in-app purchasing! No registration! No advertising! No sharing of personal data! If you own an iMac or a MacBook try the new Chess Lab!
DO NOT PURCHASE BAIT AND SWITCH
This is nothing but a database for professional chess players. The developers fail to accurately describe the app- misleading and Apple should be ashamed of itself to permit such an application on its platform.
United StatesAstonishing Chess Application Built With LOVE FOR CHESS!
Giordano Vicoli love for chess is so Bright and Clear! His constant improvements can overwhelm those new to the program as its features are vast and deep. I am not a “Spring Chicken” (kinda old) and have known as friends two Grandmasters who loved the beauty of chess, a magnificent test for two minds, Giodano matches their dedication to the game! Thank you, Giordano! You have provided the ultimate bargain for us chess players!
United StatesPowerful (BADLY needs dark mode)
Dear Dev.. Add dark mode, this copy & paste code is part of your Apple SDK that comes with your yearly payment into the program. (But you know this) Why haven’t you added? It’s a simple add on. What about 3-4 hours of your time? Everybody else.. This is real good if you want to practice what you’ve learned from your study sources. On my iPad mini 6th gen.. my triple threat, chess needs are satisfied (study, test, play) • Chessable to study and learn (HIGHLY RECOMMEND) • Chess Studio (THIS APP) try out moves w/ stockfish input • Chess.com iOS app put every thing I learned to the test vs. humans
United StatesOne of a kind must have chess app!
The description says, “For serious chess players,” and another review states “If you get one chess app, make it this one.” Both are true. Other chess apps have lots of eye candy. However, when it comes to what it takes to manage your repertoire, analyze your games, and other important functions you would expect from a chess app for anyone who is half-way serious about their games, then _nothing_ on the App Store comes even close to Chess Studio: Manage your PGN databases, analyze, create opening tables, download from TWIC and PGN Mentor, … Yes, it has its interface idiosyncrasies and its own way of doing things but one will easily get used to it and understand the rationale behind its presentation. I especially like how the analysis (now using Stockfish 16) shows immediate graphic feedback with labeled arrows with different transparent colors akin to Nibbler/Lc0. This is a fantastic app for importing games played on either iPad or iPhone and analyzing them. Easily move PGN databases between iCloud, DropBox and local storage. Create opening books from your games on mobile? Unheard of, but this app does it! The more I use it, the better it feels. I cannot thank the author enough for such a useful and functional chess app!
United StatesOne of a kind must have chess app!
The description says, “For serious chess players,” and another review states “If you get one chess app, make it this one.” Both are true. Other chess apps have lots of eye candy. However, when it comes to what it takes to manage your repertoire, analyze your games, and other important functions you would expect from a chess app for anyone who is half-way serious about their games, then _nothing_ on the App Store comes even close to Chess Studio: Manage your PGN databases, analyze, create opening tables, download from TWIC and PGN Mentor, … Yes, it gas its interface idiosyncrasies and its own way of doing things but one will easily get used to it and understand the rational behind its presentation. I especially like how the analysis (now using Stockfish 16) shows immediate graphic feedback with labeled arrows akin to Nibbler/Lc0. This is a fantastic app for importing games played on either iPad or iPhone and analyzing them. Easily move PGN databases between iCloud, DropBox and local storage. Create opening books from your games on mobile? Unheard of, but this app does it! The more I use it, the better it feels. I cannot thank the author enough for such a useful and functional chess app!
United StatesOne of a kind must have chess app!
Update: what can I say, it keeps getting better! … Amazing for an iPhone/iPad app. Manage your PGN databases, analyze, create opening tables, download from TWIC and PGN Mentor, … Has its own way of doing things and one will easily get used to it. I especially like how the analysis (using Stockfish 16) shows immediate graphic feedback with labeled arrows akin to Nibbler/Lc0. Fantastic app for importing games played on my iPad and iPhone and analyzing them. Easily move PGN databases between iCloud, DropBox and local storage. Create opening books from your games on mobile? Unheard of, but this app does it! The more I use it, the better it feels. I cannot thank the author enough for such a useful and functional chess app!
United StatesOne of a kind must have chess app!
Update: what can I say, it keeps getting better! … Amazing for an iPhone/iPad app. Manage your PGN databases, analyze, create opening tables, download from TWICE and PGN Mentor, … Has its own way of doing things and one will easily get used to it. I especially like how the analysis (using Stockfish 16) shows immediate graphic feedback with labeled arrows akin to Nibbler/Lc0. Fantastic app for importing games played on my iPad and iPhone and analyzing them. Easily move PGN databases between iCloud, DropBox and local storage. Create opening books from your games on mobile? Unheard of, but this app does it! The more I use it, the better it feels. I cannot thank the author enough for such a useful and functional chess app!
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For the first time, Stockfish includes a secondary neural network, used to quickly evaluate positions that are easily decided.• Minor bug fixes, general improvements and optimizations. - MAIN FEATURES INTRODUCED IN THE LATEST RELEASES • A new section dedicated to training has been added. At the moment it is possible to solve a series of puzzles taken from games played mainly online. These are puzzles suitable for all players. There are currently 20,000 puzzles available but they will be continuously updated. Other types of puzzles of increasing difficulty will be included in the future. • New feature
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