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Hawk Chess Free on Windows Pc

Developed By: Digitalhawk

License: Free

Rating: 3,7/5 - 448 votes

Last Updated: December 24, 2023

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

Game Details

Version 1.7.1
Size 17 MB
Release Date December 09, 22
Category Board Games

Game Permissions:
Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (6)]

What's New:
1.6.1• New game analysis mode.• Support for multiple game variations .• Move list is now touch enabled.• Improved engine output, including nodes & nodes/... [see more]

Description from Developer:
With Hawk Chess, you can play chess against a variety of supported chess engines as well as human opponents via chess servers such as FICS.

Hawk Chess has just recently been rele... [read more]

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About this game

On this page you can download Hawk Chess Free and play on Windows PC. Hawk Chess Free is free Board game, developed by Digitalhawk. Latest version of Hawk Chess Free is 1.7.1, was released on 2022-12-09 (updated on 2023-12-24). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 50,000. Overall rating of Hawk Chess Free is 3,7. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This game had been rated by 448 users, 76 users had rated it 5*, 210 users had rated it 1*.

How to play Hawk Chess Free on Windows?

Instruction on how to play Hawk Chess Free on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Hawk Chess Free on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this game on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Play Hawk Chess Free using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "Hawk Chess Free" icon on the home screen to start playing, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to play Hawk Chess Free on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Hawk Chess Free" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 1.7.1.

Download Hawk Chess Free 1.7.1 on Windows PC – 17 MB

With Hawk Chess, you can play chess against a variety of supported chess engines as well as human opponents via chess servers such as FICS.

Hawk Chess has just recently been released. As such, your feedback will be much appreciated, particularly if you find a bug or if you have any suggestions as to how Hawk Chess can be improved. Contact me directly at hawkchessgame@gmail.com and I'll respond as quickly as possible.

Key Features

Play off-line

• Play against a variety of compatible UCI chess engines, including the built-in Hawk engine.
• Variable skill levels for supported engines.
• Switch engines and adjust their skill in-game.
• Variable time controls.
• Undo moves.
• Polyglot opening books.
• 3, 4 and 5 piece Gaviota end-game tables (3 piece included).
• Create human-only games, with a chess engine on-hand to provide hints. ★
• Create engine-only games, useful for learning and your general interest. ★
• Play multiple off-line games concurrently. ★
• Ask for hints from any installed engine. ★

Play on-line

• Play on-line, either via Hawk Chess Server or FICS.
• Challenge on-line opponents.
• Variable time controls.
• Play games by correspondence on Hawk Chess Server.
• Search for and observe existing on-line games and players.
• Seek new games against on-line opponents.
• Submit, accept and decline requests to undo moves.
• Connect to multiple servers concurrently.
• Notifications for when you are challenged or when it's your turn to play.
• Timeseal support for both Hawk Chess Server and FICS.
• Play multiple on-line games concurrently. ★

Create, Review and Analyze

• Review and play back completed games move-by-move.
• Create and play your own positions using the board editor.
• Analyze completed games move-by-move using any installed UCI chess engine.
• Analyze completed games in their entirety using up to 4 UCI chess engines, with all analysis results displayed graphically. ★
• Import PGN game libraries for detailed review and analysis. ★
• Export games to PGN files, or FEN positions to the clipboard. ★
• Review PGN game commentary. ★

User Interface

• Navigation drawer to quickly switch between different sections of the application.
• Action bar drop down selector to quickly switch between your active games.
• 2D and 3D board layouts.
• Customizable 2D board theme and color schemes.
• Moveable 3D camera.
• Highlights for previous move and hints.
• Where applicable, highlights for legal moves and the next move.
• Show pieces captured or pieces ahead of opponent.
• Support for various screen sizes, including tablets.
• Landscape and Portrait modes.
• Mailbox for all of your pending challenges.
• Adjust many game options via your personal preferences.
• No ads in full version!.

★ Feature only available in Full version.
1.6.1

• New game analysis mode.
• Support for multiple game variations .
• Move list is now touch enabled.
• Improved engine output, including nodes & nodes/sec.
• Syzygy End Game Support.
• Stockfish 9 Included.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows an application to read from external storage.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.