World class chess database, analysis and game playing program for Mac
World Computer Chess Software Champion Engine
Suitable for all players from beginners to the World Chess Champion with human-like play
Platform: All Apple macOS™ 10.10 or later; Yosemite, El Capitan, Sierra, High Sierra, Mojave, Catalina, Big Sur incl. Retina graphics.
Playing ability: Beginner (750 Elo) to World Champion strength and beyond (3200+ Elo)† with human-like play
Detailed user manual and help videos in English
October 2020 edition supports latest Apple macOS Big Sur
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HIARCS Mac Chess Explorer is a revolutionary chess database, analysis and playing program for Apple Macintosh computers. It offers an innovative and intuitive new graphical user interface with powerful features together with the World Chess Software Champion HIARCS 14 chess engine. This unique combination is refreshingly easy to use and includes many new features for chess preparation, analysis and training for players of all abilities from beginner to Grandmaster. It has specialised features to help weaker chess players improve their chess including special realistic weakened opponents, a chess coach which can demonstrate mistakes, show improvements and help you improve your chess.
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