# Checker-wise

> International 10x10 checkers game with analysis and Dutch competition database. (iPhone/iPad app by Marcel Nijman.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checker-wise/id351304657 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Marcel Nijman](https://appshunter.io/developer/337888122)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Board, Puzzle
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 15 MB
- Languages: Russian, Armenian, Esperanto, Persian, Vietnamese, American English, Arabic, Hungarian, Dutch, Greek and 24 more
- Released: 2010-09-17
- Data updated: 2026-09-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checker-wise/id351304657/reviews.md

## What is Checker?

With Checker-wise you can play international 10x10 checkers. Its most unique feature is an interface to the database of the games of the Dutch national checkers competition.

A lot of attention has been paid to the graphics, with the aim to make it look beautiful, without any distracting bling-bling. All moves are animated. You can choose from 2 different sets of pieces.

Checker-wise has VoiceOver integration, making it the only mobile checkers application which is fully accessible to blind users.

PLAY

Games can be either for 1 or 2 players, and either with or without a clock. Of course, all the standard features like swapping sides or rotating the board are available. The engine contains a strong opening book.

ANALYZE

Checker-wise contains a separate screen for analyzing positions.  You can try out side variations and return to the main line with a simple double tap on the corresponding move in the move list. You can ask the engine for an evaluation.

SETUP

You can setup a position using an intuitive interface. 

REPLAY

Look through the game you just played, and email the game notation, or copy it to the clipboard.

TOURNAMENT BASE

Checker-wise contains an interface to all of the games of the Dutch national checker competition. You can not only play through the games of the masters, but also analyse their games with the onboard engine, or take over the play from any position. And new games are added every week!

EXERCISES

Finally, there is a large collection of exercises which keeps track of which ones you've solved.

Each of these features alone is worth the price of Checker-wise! And regular updates expand the possibilities of Checker-wise even more.

Checker-wise is based on the Tjes engine (developed by me in 1996).

Enjoy!

## Key features

- International 10x10 checkers gameplay
- Dutch national competition game database
- Position analysis and variation testing
- Game setup and replay functionality
- Fully accessible for blind users (VoiceOver)
- Collection of solvable exercises

## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checker-wise/id351304657/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Kirgudu

*2014-04-05*

При установке на ipad при нажатии переиграть не возможно завести имена игроков и реквизиты партии :-(

### 5/5 — Crajaqua

*2012-09-20*

can I open this App on My IMAC

### 1/5 — Zugzwang

*2012-06-10*

Ich habe keine Möglichkeit gefunden den Zugzwang abzustellen.

### 1/5 — Trop compliqué

*2011-07-12*

Je joue aux Dames avec d'autres applis, pas de problèmes particuliers, mais alors là c'est le pompon
Je ne pige rien!
Les pions vont dans tous les sens, impossible d'annuler une partie.  Etc.
Pour moi c'est 0/20
J'attends vos conseils

### 4/5 — Program fails

*2011-06-22*

Hey, the program is nice but there are some small mistakes in the code. For example in the exercise no. 2 .. Backwards is on 10x10 international allowed. Also in the game against the comp. there are some ki problems with backwards jumping.. Best Regards

### 5/5 — Outstanding!

*2011-04-29*

While I like checkers, I have to admit that it's not my favorite board game.  But when you come across an app this good, it's hard to resist.  This is quite clearly a labor of love, a far cry from the plethora of crappy done-quickly-to-make-a-buck checkers apps that pollute the app store.  First off, it's international checkers, which is played on a 10x10 board, allows reverse captures, and where kings can move any number of squares.  This game is so superior to American checkers that if you play it once, you will never want to play American checkers again.  In addition to this, the app comes with a ton of exercises for practice, as well as a bunch of video tutorials!  Try finding that even on a top-notch chess app!  If you have any interest in checkers at all, buy this app!  The author has done a fantastic job, and has set the bar so high I can't imagine it being surpassed any time soon.

### 4/5 — Bonne app

*2011-03-20*

Franchement pas eu le temps de tout explorer. Un regret peut etre, je ne vois pas de niveaux de jeu, peut etre un peu dommage pour un joueur moyen comme moi: pas de progressivite: dans une future maj?

### 5/5 — Very well done game and very accessible

*2011-02-20*

Marcel is the first developer to make both checkers and chess accessible to blind players of either game on the iOS platform. JUst like CHess-Wise, CHeckers-Wise and similar games developed by Marcel live up to all he states. In addition, all of the board games are accessible to a blind person. Marcel took his apps that were essentially inaccessible and within a few weeks made them fully accessible. Developers can see that an independent developer such as Marcel invested time in making his app accessible to another segment of the market that tends to be overlooked. It has benefitted him in many ways and most important proves that accessibility does not have to cost a lot or take anything away from an app. So, great job Marcel for an excellent and accessible app.

## Frequently asked questions about Checker

### What is Checker-wise?

Checker-wise is a mobile application for playing international 10x10 checkers. It offers a strong playing engine, analysis tools, and a unique database of Dutch national checker competition games.

### Does Checker-wise have ads?

No, Checker-wise is an ad-free application, allowing for an uninterrupted gaming experience.

### What devices does Checker-wise support?

Checker-wise is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How much does Checker-wise cost?

Checker-wise is a paid application, priced at $0.99.

### Is Checker-wise suitable for blind users?

Yes, Checker-wise features full VoiceOver integration, making it the only mobile checkers application fully accessible to blind users.

### Can I analyze games in Checker-wise?

Yes, Checker-wise includes a dedicated screen for analyzing positions. You can explore side variations, return to main lines, and get engine evaluations.

### How often is Checker-wise updated?

Checker-wise was last updated on February 22, 2023, with version 3.6.0. The developer states that regular updates expand its possibilities.

### What age rating does Checker-wise have?

Checker-wise has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of players.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.6.0 — 2023-02-22

- import games from clipboard

### 3.4.2 — 2017-11-01

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- auto-reply captures in Multi games
- online indicator in Multi
- endgame database is used during play

### 3.4.1 — 2017-10-30

- auto-reply bij slagzetten in Multi-partijen
- online-indicatie in Multi
- endgame database is used during play

### 3.3.7 — 2017-03-18

- added animation to move takeback
- stronger openings book

### 3.2.0 — 2016-12-20

- Multi game server

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All apps by Marcel Nijman: https://appshunter.io/developer/337888122

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