# Crazy Bishop — Best app with useful features!

> Adjustable chess playing levels with medal challenges and progress tracking. (iPhone/iPad app by UNBALANCE Corporation.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crazy-bishop/id497640483 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [UNBALANCE Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/358617691)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Board, Strategy
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 14 App Store ratings · 14 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 60 MB
- Languages: German (Germany), American English, Japanese
- Released: 2012-02-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-18
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crazy-bishop/id497640483/reviews.md

## What is Crazy Bishop?

Crazy Bishop has 100 adjustable playing levels based on the strong engine 
with very high quality graphics - FOR FREE!!
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Crazy Bishop is an universal app which supports all of iPhone/iPad!

Adjustable playing strength from 100 levels!
 You can choose the strength of the computer from 258 to 2300 in ELO rating.
 Level 1 is extremely weak, and Level 100 is extremely difficult to beat!
 Crazy Bishop has 100 different levels of play from beginner to expert!

Challenge to win medals by defeating computer!
 You will be rewarded to enable changing the board style 
 and pieces design by collecting medals. 


Other Features:
 - High resolution Retina Display support
 - Human vs Computer, Human vs Human(sharing a single device)
 - Computer gives your level evaluation by ELO rating in rating mode,
   very useful for tracking your progress
 - Let you know your turn by vibration
 - Enter and analyze any position you like in edit mode 
 - Hint facility to improve your game
 - Review mode during a game
 - Save/Load game records
 - Supporting PGN file for both reading and writing
 - PGN files can be transferred from your computer over USB cable on the iTunes
 - Export game records via e-mail in text format or as a PGN file
 - Enable to view full game history in the game record and restart game
   from the selected move, which should be very practical for
   improving your chess
 - Autosaves your current game

## Key features

- 100 adjustable playing levels
- Medal challenges for unlocking styles
- ELO rating for progress tracking
- Human vs. Computer and Human vs. Human modes
- Edit and analyze positions
- Save/Load game records
- PGN file support

## Recent user reviews (10 of 14)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crazy-bishop/id497640483/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Crashes way too often

*2019-07-28*

When it works this chess engine is fun. The problem is it crashes way to often and resets the game. I’ve had so many winning positions that crash on the last few moves that it seems pointless to continue playing. Until they fix stability issues it’s just too frustrating to continue with this app.

### 1/5 — App abandoned due to name change.

*2019-05-21*

Quite simply the title of this comment says it all. The game is chess, 1500 years it’s been called chess, and it will always be called chess. You app creators have ruined this app for me by giving it a name both stupid and misleading due to there being another game app with the same name, but with a totally different gameplay and theme.
Therefore I have found a better game app that actually is called chess. This app will no longer be on my iPad. 1⭐️

### 5/5 — Great game. Gets very hard very quickly.

*2019-03-19*

I would like to see the addition of a tutorial or training aspect to this app, for people wanting to learn how to play. Like me.

### 5/5 — Движок приятнее стокфишей

*2017-04-04*

Мнение 1-разрядника. Отличный движок. Исключительно адекватно реагирует на изменение силы игры при изменении уровня. Недостатки бесплатной версии: нет игры на время (а для Windows они сделали...). Играет одни и те же дебюты. Нет режима анализа. Но главное - удовольствие от игры с движком. Здесь без вопросов "5".

### 5/5 — Schön für Anfänger

*2016-12-29*

Macht mir als Anfänger großen Spaß, denn man kann die Spielstärke auch auf schön ein niedriges Niveau einstellen und sich nach und nach den höheren Stufen annähern Bin jetzt erst bei 11 von 100, da ist genügend Luft nach oben und auch die "nur" 2300 Elo als Topleistung werden mir immer zu viel sein.

### 5/5 — Best chess app

*2014-06-27*

This chess app is great because it is super intuitive to use. 100 difficulty levels. Even my 5 y.o. loves it but not other chess apps we've downloaded.

### 5/5 — Супер

*2014-01-09*

При игре с компьютером всё почти идеально. Сильный AI (Crazy Bishop), реклама стандартным баннером внизу, возможность сохранить партию, приятный дизайн доски. Движок не играет в заявленную силу 2300 на последнем уровне. То ли настройки Crazy Bishop плохие (слишком быстро играет), то ли мощности планшета не хватает.  Режим автоматического проигрывания записанных партий ход за ходом таки есть, но не в основном меню: после загрузки партии нужно тронуть доску — появится дополнительное всплывающее меню.

### 5/5 — Finally!

*2013-12-10*

I had to try 3 different chess games before I found a good one. This one lets you actually play. Finally!!!

### 5/5 — It's the perfect chess app because of the numerous difficulties it provides!!!

*2013-10-18*

But  please optomize it for 5th gen iPod and iPhone.   Thx

### 5/5 — Great

*2013-07-26*

Awesome! I love the many levels of difficulty this app has

## Frequently asked questions about Crazy Bishop

### Does Crazy Bishop have ads?

Yes, Crazy Bishop contains advertisements. As a free application, it is supported by ads.

### What are the playing levels in Crazy Bishop?

Crazy Bishop features 100 adjustable playing levels. The computer's strength can be adjusted from 258 to 2300 in ELO rating, ranging from extremely weak to extremely difficult.

### Can I play Crazy Bishop offline?

Yes, Crazy Bishop can be played offline. The core gameplay and adjustable levels are available without an internet connection.

### How does Crazy Bishop track my progress?

Crazy Bishop provides computer level evaluations by ELO rating in rating mode. This feature is very useful for tracking your progress and understanding your skill improvement over time.

### What devices does Crazy Bishop support?

Crazy Bishop is a universal app that supports all iPhones and iPads. It also supports iPod devices.

### Can I play against another person on the same device in Crazy Bishop?

Yes, Crazy Bishop supports Human vs. Human gameplay on a single device. This allows two players to share the same device for a game.

### How often is Crazy Bishop updated?

The latest version of Crazy Bishop is 1.2.5, last updated on April 22, 2021. The app was initially released on February 6, 2012.

### What is the age rating for Crazy Bishop?

Crazy Bishop has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for children aged 4 and older.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.5 — 2021-04-22

Stability improvements

### 1.2.4 — 2020-09-24

iOS14 compatibility

### 1.2.3 — 2020-07-16

Stability improvements

### 1.2.2 — 2020-05-01

Stability improvements

### 1.2.1 — 2020-04-25

Stability improvements

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