
Ninth Move
Think Ahead. Shape the Board.
About
A strategy game focused on foresight and positioning with distinct piece movements. Capture pieces to restore your own and progress through campaign levels or face increasingly difficult AI opponents. Save and analyze games to improve your strategy.
What's New in Ninth Move
1.1
August 28, 2026
Added the extended campaign and Master Path progression. Improved NinthBot decision-making across difficulty levels. Improved premium entitlement persistence and purchase restoration. Improved saved-game handling, resume flow, and duplicate prevention. Added additional achievements and progression polish. Refined board presentation, move feedback, and replay behavior. Updated visual branding and iPad presentation.
MoreSubscriptions & In-App Purchases
$4.99
Ninth Move Premium
Unlock all 30 campaign positions.
FAQ
What is Ninth Move?
Ninth Move is a strategy game that emphasizes foresight, positioning, and unique piece movements. Players aim to reach an opposing exit or eliminate all enemy pieces.
How do you win in Ninth Move?
You can win Ninth Move by reaching an opposing exit or by eliminating every opposing piece. Capturing three pieces also restores one of your own pieces.
What are the different piece types in Ninth Move?
Ninth Move features three specialized piece types: Striders for controlled forward movement, Jumpers for unexpected leaps, and Guards for controlling key spaces.
Does Ninth Move have ads?
No, Ninth Move is ad-free. The game is built for serious play and does not contain advertisements.
How many campaign positions are there in Ninth Move?
Ninth Move offers 30 named campaign positions with varying layouts and challenges. The first five positions are free to play.
What are the difficulty levels in Ninth Move?
Ninth Move offers multiple difficulty levels: Novice, Strategist, and Tournament. Each level maintains its own progress, records, and player rank.
Can I replay and analyze my games in Ninth Move?
Yes, Ninth Move allows you to save games to the Study Room, replay them move by move, examine board notation, and explore alternative moves from key positions.
What does Ninth Move Premium unlock?
Ninth Move Premium is a one-time purchase that unlocks campaign positions 6–30 and the extended Master Path, which offers increasingly demanding positions and boss-level challenges.



