# Banyi Chess – Offline Play — Relax Play Chess & Xiangqi

> Relax Play Chess & Xiangqi (iPhone/iPad app by 春明 雷.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/banyi-chess-offline-play/id6811483150 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [春明 雷](https://appshunter.io/developer/6811425489)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Board, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 45 MB
- Languages: American English, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2026-09-23
- Data updated: 2026-10-29

## What is Banyi Chess?

Chess, but relaxed.
A calm place to play chess. No ads. No rankings. Play chess with someone, not something.

Two chess worlds in one app
Whether you prefer the strategic depth of International Chess or the classic feel of Chinese Chess, both are here. Built-in AI engine with adjustable difficulty and piece handicaps, so beginners and masters alike can find their own fun. Plus a large collection of endgame challenges.

Characters who keep you company
Say goodbye to cold, silent chessboards. Our character system features opponents of all ages and personalities, each with their own lines and voice. There's always one you'll like.

No ads. No tricks.
This app will never show ads. All players get 6 core features for free, forever.

VIP: deeper companionship and customization
VIP unlocks character battle voices, daily companion voices, unlimited undo, and more — making every game feel effortless.

Customize your board
Free board and piece styles with color presets. VIP users can even upload their own photos as custom board backgrounds for a fully immersive experience.

Relax. No pressure.
No timers, no rankings, no win/loss stats. Switch opponents anytime. Start a new game anytime. Chess should be relaxing.

About us
We welcome feedback and suggestions. We'll keep improving with every update.

Privacy Policy: https://banyi.cc/privacy
Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dual Chess Lifetime VIP | $3.99 | one-time |
| Xiangqi Lifetime VIP | $2.99 | one-time |
| Chess Lifetime VIP | $2.99 | one-time |


## Is Banyi Chess safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Banyi Chess.

## Is Banyi Chess legit?

Banyi Chess – Offline Play has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Banyi Chess is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.2.0 — 2026-10-22

1、Rename the original "Lifetime VIP Membership" to "Dual Chess Lifetime VIP," and add: "Xiangqi Lifetime VIP" and "Chess Lifetime VIP," along with new products corresponding to the two single-variant VIPs.

2、Fixed the multilingual display issue of the companion feature's dialogue lines, standardizing the default use of Traditional Chinese for regions outside mainland China.

### 1.1.1 — 2026-10-17

Optimized and adjusted the fonts of the Xiangqi(Chinese Chess) pieces, changing the original Simplified Chinese to Traditional Chinese.

### 1.1.0 — 2026-10-06

What's New in v1.1.0:
1.The app is officially renamed to "Banyi Chess"!
2.Business model update: Replaced weekly/monthly subscriptions with a "Lifetime VIP" one-time purchase.

### 1.0 — 2026-09-24

No release notes.

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