# BBase-Chess

> Chess database for saving, searching, and analyzing games and player data. (iPhone/iPad app by Hartwig Wiesmann.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bbase-chess/id1528031489 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hartwig Wiesmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658877258)
- Category: Reference, Games, Board, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 14 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany)
- Released: 2020-09-12
- Data updated: 2026-09-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bbase-chess/id1528031489/reviews.md

## What is BBase?

Base-Chess is a chess database for the ambitious or professional chess player. All games, player or event information can be saved within the database. With the assistance of manifold search or presentation functions the contained data can be retrieved and analysed. The number of storable data is only limited by the available space in the commercial version.

BBase-Chess includes a multitude of interesting features:

- intuitive entering of games
- easy navigation through variations and comments within games
- identical players and events are saved only once
- fast search for games base on user defined game positions even when using large databases
- automatic classification of games by well known classification schemes (ECO or NIC) or self-made opening classification systems
- display of all existing next moves including the final game results from a defined game position taking user entered filters into account 
- display of all existing following moves in tabular form from a defined game position taking user entered filters into account
- storage of historical ratings
- analysis of overall performance of selected player
- analysis of player's performance related to game classifications

## Key features

- Intuitive game entry
- Easy navigation through variations
- Automatic ECO/NIC classification
- Fast search by game position
- Display of next moves and results
- Storage of historical ratings
- Player performance analysis

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited games | $17.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bbase-chess/id1528031489/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Great app but could be more intuitive.

*2021-12-09*

This app is great but takes some time to get used to.
I’m just using it to put my favorite games in manually with my own comments. Initially the board was too small but I somehow made it larger by clicking around randomly.
While imputing a test game I kept hitting the gear icon on the top right intuitively thinking it would allow changes to the players or results, but instead it brings up a menu I still don’t understand. In order to actually edit the players you need to make sure the board is in input mode by clicking an icon next to the board, only then it’ll allow you to make changes and comments to the game. 
I still don’t understand the analysis mode as any comments made in the analysis mode seem to be removed once I click away. 
I don’t know if it’s already a feature and I just need to find it, but it would be cool if the analysis mode pulled an engine to check the moves. 
Anyway, I think this app is great and with a little more polish can be absolutely amazing for the average person.

## Frequently asked questions about BBase

### What is BBase-Chess used for?

BBase-Chess is a chess database application designed for saving, searching, and analyzing chess games, player information, and events. It helps ambitious and professional players manage their data effectively.

### How does BBase-Chess help with game analysis?

The app provides features like automatic classification of games (ECO/NIC), fast search by game position, display of all existing next moves with results, and analysis of player performance related to game classifications.

### Is BBase-Chess free to use?

Yes, BBase-Chess is free to download and use. The commercial version offers unlimited storage, suggesting there may be limitations in the free version, and it supports in-app purchases.

### What devices is BBase-Chess available on?

BBase-Chess is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, as indicated by its supported devices list.

### How often is BBase-Chess updated?

The latest version of BBase-Chess is 1.2.0, last updated on December 15, 2025. This indicates a recent update, though update frequency is not explicitly detailed.

### What is the age rating for BBase-Chess?

BBase-Chess has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### Can I search for games based on specific positions in BBase-Chess?

Yes, BBase-Chess offers fast search functionality for games based on user-defined game positions, even when working with large databases.

### Does BBase-Chess have ads?

No, BBase-Chess does not contain advertisements. The app is free with in-app purchases, and the 'hasAds' flag is set to false.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.2.0 — 2025-12-15

Some database creation processes have been optimized and the app's stability has been improved.

### 1.1.1 — 2020-11-15

This version solves an issue when importing PGN files with invalid ELO ratings.

### 1.1.0 — 2020-10-27

Possibility to send feedback to the developer of the app

### 1.0.0 — 2020-09-12

No release notes.

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