Lantern Chess an ICC Interface
| Category | Price | Seller | Device |
|---|---|---|---|
| Games | Free | Michael Adams | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
The 'Board' tab starts displaying the ICC Board. The "Game" button on ICC Board when tapped brings up a menu to move to the Openings Board or Engine Board(as well as find opponents and top games/to watch). From these two board the user can tap 'ICC Board'(lower left) to return to the ICC Board. On the ICC board there is a board console.
Lantern Chess includes a multi color console and users can change the chat send prefix to things like tell (channel #) (for chat speed- choices are recent channels chatting). Double tapping on a type of chat, like a channel message, will focus in on it and only show that specific type of chat till the user double taps on console again for full view. All text can be colorized to the user's choice in Settings. If the console input area is not set to a send prefix, typing is in command mode. Long pressing and releasing on Url's in console opens Safari. Pinching on a persons profile or game history that is displayed in the console will remove it.
The Chess engine offers chess at multiple levels as well as three variants of chess which are crazyhouse, loser's and atomic. Change from chess to a variant or modify difficulty in the engine board's "Game" menu - new game.
The openings database begins at move one and the user makes moves to see what the openings in the database are. The database is made from high rated FIDE games. The idea is to see, similar to a computer's opening book, what would be played at this position.
Additional functionality, formerly included in the in-app purchase, now free for everyone. This adds two extra variants to the engine - giveaway and three checks. The added openings study features(now free and included) are to add notes to positions and mark moves with colors(green, yellow, red). The control bar on the Openings Board brings up these opening study options.
Reviews
Great Interface!
Dtrasatti
Awesome interface. I realize it’s an ICC client, but is it possible to adapt to FICS? I’d love support for this since there is no reliable iOS app to speak of that will let you access this server.
Great for Online Chess
DuckStorm
This is a advanced power-tool for accessing the paid subscription service of The Internet Chess Club. I like that the app offers both a nice graphical chess board and a powerful command-based console that exposes the full range of features available at the club without too many "frills". With that said, this app is for advanced users. People wanting a fancy graphical interface with menus, buttons, etc, should try "Chess at ICC" instead. This app is for people know already belong to the Internet Chess Club, know what they're doing, and want an interface similar to the club's advanced BlitzIn interface.
Cannot get the pieces to move!
Valarts
I attempted to play the "Training Bot", And couldn't get the pieces to move, Trying both the drag method, and the touch piece, then touch destination square; Nothing! The touched piece would highlight with a red square around it, but wouldn't move... and I kept getting the message "illegal move". ... trying both colors! I didn't see any instructions how to move pieces/use this app in general... Consequently it's worthless@ useless!
Stable ICC Client
dwisecup
Simple and intuitive. Much more stable than ICC's provided client. Only complaint is it will disconnect you if you minimize the app which is unfortunate if you play in any pools. Needs premove support. I recommend the app.
Very well done
BobRobertz
Excellent interface. Stable, but provides the nostalgic feel of the ICC computer app. You should consider a PayPal account for donations. Thank you!
A hidden gem!
aaronj9999
It now has almost everything you’re looking for, including an engine and opening book. Very good interface for chatting and decent for playing too. I recommend adding timestamp and make it so you don’t disconnect from ICC when you close your phone.
