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Free chess simulator with simple interface and customizable appearance settings for the pieces and board

Free chess simulator with simple interface and customizable appearance settings for the pieces and board

Vote: (59 votes)

Program license: Free

Developer: Arasanchess

Version: 23.4

Works under: Windows

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Program license

(59 votes)

Free

Developer

Version

Arasanchess

23.4

Works under:

Windows

Pros

  • Arasan is very simple to use and allows players of all abilities to play chess.
  • High AI level allows the application to adjust the difficulty level to match the human player.
  • If players get bored playing a computer, they can log on to the Internet and play with friends and family.

Cons

  • The game offers very few choices in the way of personal options.
  • The computer tends to make the same move too many times.
  • The design is not very aesthetically appealing.

Arasan is a Windows-based chess game that allows users to change specific elements to make it more unique, including the appearance of the chess board, the pieces and difficulty of play. Users can opt to play the computer itself or connect to the Internet and play with friends online.

Arasan's Unique Interface

The simple yet unique interface featured in the Arasan chess application makes the game more interesting.

Players can change the color of the chess board and pieces to make them more visually appealing and can adjust the level of play to best suit their playing abilities. If you get bored with playing the computer, you also have the option of connecting to the Internet and playing with friends and family online.

The interface created for this chess game is visually appealing yet simple enough to not distract from the actual chess game itself.

High Level of Artificial Intelligence

Arasan sets itself apart from other basic Windows-based chess games with its high level of artificial intelligence.

Throughout the game, the computer detects your level of ability when playing and adjusts itself accordingly. It ensures that it doesn't become too much of a difficult opponent yet keeps you intrigued by not becoming too easy.

Pros

  • Arasan is very simple to use and allows players of all abilities to play chess.
  • High AI level allows the application to adjust the difficulty level to match the human player.
  • If players get bored playing a computer, they can log on to the Internet and play with friends and family.

Cons

  • The game offers very few choices in the way of personal options.
  • The computer tends to make the same move too many times.
  • The design is not very aesthetically appealing.