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Halfchess - play chess faster 8.0.2

22.4 MB / 5K+ Downloads / Rating 5.0 - 1 reviews


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Halfchess - play chess faster, developed and published by FlipFlop Apps, has released its latest version, 8.0.2, on 2024-12-25. This app falls under the Board category on the Google Play Store and has achieved over 5000 installs. It currently holds an overall rating of 5.0, based on 1 reviews.

Halfchess - play chess faster APK available on this page is compatible with all Android devices that meet the required specifications (Android 5.0+). It can also be installed on PC and Mac using an Android emulator such as Bluestacks, LDPlayer, and others.

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Game Details

Package name: com.flipflopapp.halfchess

Updated: 1 month ago

Developer Name: FlipFlop Apps

Category: Board

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App Permissions: Show more

Installation Instructions

This article outlines two straightforward methods for installing Halfchess - play chess faster on PC Windows and Mac.

Using BlueStacks

  1. Download the APK/XAPK file from this page.
  2. Install BlueStacks by visiting http://bluestacks.com.
  3. Open the APK/XAPK file by double-clicking it. This action will launch BlueStacks and begin the application's installation. If the APK file does not automatically open with BlueStacks, right-click on it and select 'Open with...', then navigate to BlueStacks. Alternatively, you can drag-and-drop the APK file onto the BlueStacks home screen.
  4. Wait a few seconds for the installation to complete. Once done, the installed app will appear on the BlueStacks home screen. Click its icon to start using the application.

Using LDPlayer

  1. Download and install LDPlayer from https://www.ldplayer.net.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file directly into LDPlayer.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Reviews

3 ★, on 2019-02-07
Nice concept but sometimes whole board doesn't fit in the screen. Also adding undo move while playing against computer might be a good idea

5 ★, on 2019-02-08
amazing variation.. playing chess after so long, only cuz this one is super fast and quick.. much better than other mindless casual games

1 ★, on 2019-02-16
nice game but it doesn't fit the screen, fix this bug also add some features like settings option, undo option.

5 ★, on 2019-02-14
enjoyable app, with interesting variations.

1 ★, on 2019-02-24
online game play is so laggy.. 😒🙄

2 ★, on 2020-01-04
There's no way to turn the sound off 😠

Previous Versions

Halfchess - play chess faster 8.0.2
2024-12-25 / 22.4 MB / Android 5.0+

About this app

― Got busy? Yet love to play chess!

halfChess is for you -- played on half the board (easy fit on your phone) and lasts only 5 min (quick fun).

It unique features are:-

● 100+ stages to practice against AI on a smaller board
● Blind mode pieces disappear after 3 moves
● NEW! 2-player games and a community

Please feel free to reach out with any improvement requests or ideas.

Teacher mode

Teach your kid, friend or partner to learn how to play chess while playing games with them on the Halfchess app. You can do this in a cafe or on the move.

Deliberate Practice for End Games

150 stages of varying difficulty levels so you can practice valuable end game skills such as deep thinking, fast-thinking, pushing opponent pieces, and reducing their attach area.

Improve Focus and Memory

Playing blind chess will help you sharpen memory and focusing skills. In blind mode, the chess pieces disappear after a few moves (as in the screenshot).

New rules to the age-old Chess

HalfChess changes two rules of chess, as do the chess variants.

1. You stalemate your opponent, and you win (Not a draw)
2. No castling

Notable achievements

HalfChess was at the 12th position at Pioneer.app startup competition, among hundreds of global participants. We have also received media coverage from YourStory.com.

Website - https://halfchess.com
Support - flipflopapps@gmail.com
Twitter Me - @navalsaini

New features

NEW! Two player games.

Removed: Teacher mode.

App Permissions

Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows an app to create windows using the type TYPE_APPLICATION_OVERLAY, shown on top of all other apps.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows applications to access information about networks.