# Fairy Chess

> Chess variant with custom setups, new pieces, and boss battles. (iPhone/iPad app by Simon Zehnder.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fairy-chess/id1448022981 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Simon Zehnder](https://appshunter.io/developer/1326757854)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Sports, Strategy
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.60/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.1 · 7 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-01-03
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fairy-chess/id1448022981/reviews.md

## What is Fairy Chess?

Fairy Chess is a new version of chess with new rules, new pieces and even a new chessboard. 
You can create your own initial position and play against the computer or the boss. 
To unlock more pieces you have to beat the boss and reach new boss levels.
If you reach a new level by winning enough games you will be able to add more pieces to your initial position.

## Key features

- New chess rules and pieces
- Custom initial board positions
- Play against computer or boss
- Unlock new pieces by leveling up
- Progressive difficulty

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fairy-chess/id1448022981/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Good Puzzles

*2021-09-26*

I like the boss mode!

Thank you!

## Frequently asked questions about Fairy Chess

### What is Fairy Chess?

Fairy Chess is a chess variant that introduces new rules, pieces, and a customizable chessboard. Players can create their own starting positions and play against the computer or a boss character.

### How do I unlock more pieces in Fairy Chess?

You unlock more pieces by beating the boss and reaching new boss levels. Winning enough games allows you to add more pieces to your initial position.

### Can I play Fairy Chess offline?

The description does not specify offline play capabilities. However, playing against the computer or a boss character suggests it may be playable without an internet connection.

### What devices does Fairy Chess support?

Fairy Chess is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### What is the age rating for Fairy Chess?

Fairy Chess has an age rating of 4+.

### How often is Fairy Chess updated?

The latest version is 3.1, and the app was last updated on April 19, 2020. This indicates infrequent updates.

### What is the user sentiment for Fairy Chess?

Fairy Chess has a rating of 3.6 stars from 5 ratings, suggesting a mixed to slightly positive user reception.

### Does Fairy Chess have ads?

No, Fairy Chess does not contain advertisements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.1 — 2020-04-19

- New Piece 
- Changes in the Computer Mode
- New Bosslevels
- New Achievements
- Bug Fixes

### 3.0 — 2019-12-28

New in this version:
- complete new design
- view of all possible moves by clicking on a piece
- more levels
- German and French are available
- Bug fixes

### 2.0 — 2019-02-14

The new Alpha/Beta-Algorithm makes the computer much faster and stronger.

Bug fixes

### 1.1 — 2019-01-06

- Warns user in case of check
- Tutorial
- bug fixes

### 1.0 — 2019-01-02

No release notes.

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