Recently, I’ve been looking for games to play for Android.  In the coming weeks, I’ll try to separate the good, the bad, and the ugly while making a few suggestions of good games to play.

Lets start with Chess for Android.  Simply named, this is another chess game for Android.  What sets this apart from other games is that it has a sleek interface, good chess engine (I used to play frequently so I know), and is easy to use.  The board is a little small because of screen constraints, so the best way to play is by using the trackball to make moves.  There are various skill levels you can play, ranging from random play to expert.  Acess these play levels by pressing the menu button.  Some features of the program include

• Switch sides (You can play as black or white)
• Take back moves (For when you make a mistake)
• Moves list
• Different Levels of play
• Show valid moves
• Highlight opponents last move

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Pros: Great interface, good engine.  Great gameplay experience, especially for those who have actually played chess before.  Would pay for this game.

Cons: There are a few petty features I’d like to see, like saving the moves for a game and export the moves list.  Also would like an option to rotate the board when playing black.

Rating: 4.5 / 5 Droids

Download information:

Name: Chess for Android
Developer: Aart Black
Price: Free!