Back Rank Chess Reviews

A breath of fresh air for chess fans into strategy and puzzle variants. Challenging and rewarding, I have a lot of fun playing it!

As a chess lover, I felt this game is fun to play because some levels take a lot of time to figure out. And I liked how each level has a unique title. Pretty good value for $1.99

This game I Highly recommend for beginner in chessboard This chess game have different difficulties you can really learn basics chess and experts chess here thanks to its developer I learned a lot of chess moves in this game

This game is a hidden gem! It's so fun to play. The design is clean and intuitive. It works for all levels whether you are beginners that try to get into the game or advanced players who love some challenges.

I find it fun when I play the game occasionally and when I don't pressure myself into beating the level quickly. Use the two hints when you feel like it and stop playing when it's no longer fun. There are 60 levels, this gave me weeks of casual play, completing a few levels a week.

[h2] Quick Take:[/h2] For just a euro, "Back Rank Chess" is a cool little gem. It's remind me a lot of the pawns and rooks endgames with an interesting twist , but man, they could've done so much more with it. [h2] Gameplay:[/h2] You're basically trying to get your pawns to the other side of the board or stop the opponent's pawns from getting to yours. Simple, right? It's a fresh take, but it kind of drops the ball by not going far enough. Most of the time you're up against just pawns with a piece or two on your side. Where's the challenge in that? [h2] Look and Sound:[/h2] Graphics are fine—nothing flashy but they get the job done. Don't expect much from the sound though, it's pretty bare-bones. [h2] How's it Run?[/h2] Runs well, no complaints. The AI's mostly good but has its dumb moments. It sometimes feels like it gives up too easily, which is a letdown when you're looking for a challenge. I think it's the same problem that you can encounter with stockfish where in some losing endgame , he just rolls up and dies. [h2] Pros and Cons:[/h2] [h3] Pros:[/h3] [list] [*]Excellent way to discover/train pawns endgames. [*]Help work on some calculation/visualisation [*]Killer price point at just 1 euro. [*]AI's mostly decent. [/list] [h3] Cons:[/h3] [list] [*]Could've used way more challenging puzzles. [*]Hints are pretty useless—only gives you the first 2/3 moves. [/list] [h2] Value for Money?[/h2] Can't argue with the price, it's a total steal. If you're into chess, you'll get more than your money's worth. [h2] Extra Thoughts:[/h2] This game has a ton of potential. More diverse puzzles that really make you think could take it from good to great. Also, more challenging puzzle with more pieces on both sides would really forces us to calculate until the end, which could even make the game challenging for more advanced player. Also, if they could fix those hints and make the AI a bit more consistent(maybe even just make it into pgn for the smaller puzzle), that'd be awesome. [h2] Final Word:[/h2] It's a solid buy, especially for the cost. But it could be so much better with some tweaks and more challenging puzzles.

As a chess fan, I found the game challenging and fun!

They have added a new style to chess and I expect more levels to emerge. You really need to be an expert to do the expert part, I think everyone should try this game even once

I had fun with this game. It started out easy, and got progressively harder. Very well done!

Back Rank Chess is addictive and challenging at the same time, making it a perfect option for chess lovers. It is visually appealing and does not have too many hidden secrets. Despite its simple commands, the challenge is still prominent, and I must admit that I spent a good amount of time on some levels, but it was not a stressful experience. The game has a considerable number of levels that progressively increase in difficulty, which is great for practicing strategies. The price is fair, and it is definitely worth it. I highly recommend it.