# KnightKnight — By Traveling Chess

> Digital social chess passport for recording games and connecting with players. (iPhone/iPad app by Isaac Jaramillo.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knightknight/id6759010497 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Isaac Jaramillo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848422044)
- Category: Games, Social Networking, Board
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 117 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-02-25
- Data updated: 2026-06-05
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knightknight/id6759010497/reviews.md

## What is KnightKnight?

Knight² is the social chess passport that brings your over-the-board games into the digital age.

Whether you play at the park, a café, or a club, Knight² lets you record every match, track your progress with professional Glicko-2 ratings, and connect with players in your area.

KEY FEATURES

• QR Code Match Creation — Scan your opponent's code to start a verified match instantly. No manual entry, no hassle.

• Professional Rating System — Glicko-2 calculations power your rating. See how you stack up across bullet, blitz, rapid, and classical time controls.

• Verified Match History — Every game is recorded and confirmed. Build a permanent, trustworthy record of your chess career.

• Local Discovery — Find nearby players and chess events. See who's active in your community.

• Tournaments & Events — Create and join local tournaments. Bracket management, check-in, and results all in one place.

• Photo Verification — Optional photo proof for disputed matches keeps the game honest.

• Privacy Controls — You decide what others see. Control your profile visibility, stats, and leaderboard presence.

WHY KNIGHT²?

Casual chess players deserve more than faded scoresheets and forgotten games. Knight² gives you a verified identity, a real rating, and a way to meet players at your level—whether you're a weekend warrior or a club regular.

Download Knight² and start building your chess passport today.

## Key features

- QR code match creation
- Professional Glicko-2 rating system
- Verified match history
- Local player discovery
- Tournament creation and management
- Optional photo verification


## Frequently asked questions about KnightKnight

### What is KnightKnight?

KnightKnight is a social chess passport that allows you to record your over-the-board games digitally, track your progress with professional Glicko-2 ratings, and connect with players in your area.

### How does KnightKnight create matches?

KnightKnight uses a QR Code Match Creation feature. You can scan your opponent's QR code to start a verified match instantly, eliminating the need for manual entry.

### What rating system does KnightKnight use?

KnightKnight uses the professional Glicko-2 rating system to calculate your rating across different time controls like bullet, blitz, rapid, and classical.

### Can I find other chess players with KnightKnight?

Yes, KnightKnight features Local Discovery to help you find nearby players and chess events, allowing you to see who is active in your community.

### Does KnightKnight support tournaments?

Yes, KnightKnight allows you to create and join local tournaments. It includes bracket management, check-in, and results tracking all within the app.

### Is KnightKnight free to use?

Yes, KnightKnight is available for free. It does not have in-app purchases or advertisements.

### What devices does KnightKnight support?

KnightKnight is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is KnightKnight updated?

The latest version, 8, was released on 2026-06-02, indicating recent development activity.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 8 — 2026-06-02

Bug Fixes for Login & Stale Tournaments.

### 7 — 2026-05-20

Fix several bugs and UI/UX

### 6 — 2026-04-29

Fixing Tournament Submission Bug

### 3 — 2026-03-23

- **Tournaments — share & join:** Share invite link and QR from the tournament screen header so players can join without hunting through the page.
- **Linked tournament matches:** When your pairing has a linked game, report results from the tournament screen with the same confirm / dispute flow and **60-second** opponent confirmation window as standard matches.
- **Knockout clarity:** If you’re out of the bracket, you’ll see a clear **eliminated** state instead of a confusing “leave tournament” prompt.
- **Guest players:** Add guests with **optional display names** (one per line); organizers can **rename** guest names so brackets and pairings stay readable.
- **Smoother match setup:** Backend support to **auto-create** linked tournament matches, Swiss pairing/advancement fixes, optional **retry** if a match is slow to appear, and bracket UI improvements (including round navigation).

### 2 — 2026-03-05

Bug fixes
Added Swiss tournament

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