# Oddfish: Strange Chess — 29 modes. One serious engine.

> 29 modes. One serious engine. (iPhone/iPad app by JOHN EBENEZER JOHNSON.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oddfish-strange-chess/id6808770307 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [JOHN EBENEZER JOHNSON](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882112585)
- Category: Games, Board, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 110 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-09-09
- Data updated: 2026-09-13
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oddfish-strange-chess/id6808770307/reviews.md

## What is Oddfish?

Chess, but a little stranger.

Oddfish starts with serious Stockfish chess, then changes one rule at a time. RattleFish loses confidence when you play well. GluttonFish grows stronger when you feed it pieces. Restfish makes moved pieces take a nap. Twenty-nine modes across six families turn a familiar board into something wonderfully peculiar.

MEET GIL
A small gold fish with opinions explains every mode, reacts to the game, and reviews the aftermath.

PLAY YOUR WAY
• Classic chess or 28 strange variations
• Adjustable engine strength
• Game history and PGN import
• Optional move evaluation and hints
• Carefully designed for iPhone and iPad

Six modes—including Classic, RattleFish, FumbleFish, Restfish, GluttonFish, and ChapelFish—are free. A single Full Oddfish purchase unlocks every remaining mode. No subscription.

PRIVATE BY DESIGN
Everything runs on your device. Oddfish has no accounts, ads, analytics, or tracking and does not collect personal data.

Stockfish plays the chess. Oddfish supplies the personality problem.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Oddfish | $4.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.1 — 2026-09-10

This update fixes crashes during Stockfish's turn and improves engine timing. Interrupted games now reopen paused, so you can resume or leave safely. Your saved game and progress are preserved.

### 1.0.0 — 2026-09-09

No release notes.

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