# 棋藝研究所 Chess Academy — Board Games - Play vs AI

> Board Games - Play vs AI (iPhone/iPad app by OuTech Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-academy/id6757407305 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [OuTech Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864413350)
- Category: Games, Board
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 157 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-01-26
- Data updated: 2026-05-31
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-academy/id6757407305/reviews.md

## What is 棋藝研究所 Chess Academy?

Chess Academy brings together the world's most beloved board games in one beautiful app. Whether you're a beginner learning the basics or a seasoned player looking to sharpen your skills, our intelligent AI opponents adapt to your level.

Features:
• 5 Classic Board Games - International Chess, Chinese Chess (Xiangqi), Go (Weiqi/Baduk), Gomoku (Five in a Row), and Animal Chess (Jungle/Dou Shou Qi)
• Smart AI Opponents - Multiple difficulty levels from beginner to expert
• Beautiful Interface - Elegant, intuitive design optimized for all screen sizes
• Learn & Improve - Practice anytime, anywhere without an internet connection
• Undo & Hints - Perfect for learning new strategies
• Sound Effects - Immersive audio enhances your gameplay experience

Perfect for players of all ages and skill levels. Download now and start your chess journey!

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Bronze Membership | $2.99 | per month |
| VIP Platinum Membership | $19.99 | per month |
| VIP Annual Membership | $29.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starry Night Theme | $1.99 | one-time |
| Wood Grain Theme | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chinese Classic Theme | $1.99 | one-time |
| Theme - Jade Palace | $1.99 | one-time |
| Theme - Cyberpunk | $1.99 | one-time |
| Theme - Golden Palace | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime VIP Membership | $99.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.1 — 2026-03-09

Refreshed the home screen and visual design for a smoother onboarding and gameplay experience.
Added reminders, sharing invites, and referral rewards to improve re-engagement.
Fixed multiple stability issues and improved overall match quality.

### 1.3.0 — 2026-02-26

1) Improved overall stability and performance.
2) Enhanced friend invite and online status display.
3) Better shop flow and first-win offer purchase experience.
4) Fixed UI overflow and small-screen layout issues.

### 1.2.4 — 2026-02-14

1.2.4 improves ranked matchmaking stability across all game modes, fixes online synchronization issues (including Gomoku instant-loss cases), and improves profile page interaction and overall performance.

### 1.2.3 — 2026-02-10

v1.2.3 What's New:
• Improved ranked matchmaking
• Enhanced AI difficulty balance
• Better game engine stability
• Added friend sharing feature
• Various bug fixes

### 1.2.2 — 2026-02-06

v1.2.2 What's New:
• Improved ranked matchmaking experience
• Enhanced AI difficulty balance
• Better game engine stability
• Various bug fixes

## More apps by OuTech Limited

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All apps by OuTech Limited: https://appshunter.io/developer/1864413350

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