# Pure Chess — Pure Chess, No Ads No Nonsense

> Pure Chess, No Ads No Nonsense (iPhone/iPad app by robert wildon.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pure-chess/id6761259275 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [robert wildon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1020616499)
- Category: Games, Board, Strategy
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 20 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-03-31
- Data updated: 2026-05-15
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pure-chess/id6761259275/reviews.md

## What is Pure Chess?

Play chess the way it should be: fast, focused, and beautifully crafted.

No ads. No clutter. Just pure chess with smart features that help you play better:
- Adjustable AI with depth mode and timed mode
- Learning cues for last move and check threats
- Rich capture insights and material breakdowns
- Voice move announcements and optional board sounds
- Saved game state and settings, so you can pick up right where you left off

Whether you want calm practice or a serious challenge, Pure Chess keeps the board clear and your mind on the game.


## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.0.2 — 2026-04-08

Added smarter AI options:
Choose between Depth mode and Timed mode
Fine-tune how long the AI thinks in Timed mode

New learning cues on the board:
- Last-move arrow
- Check-threat arrow
- Cleaner, thinner cue arrow style

Improved Capture Score screen:
- Capture Insights section added
- Most valuable captured piece for each side
- Trade balance summary
- Capture timeline view

Better game continuity:
- Game position and settings now persist between sessions
- Continue where you left off automatically

Improved accessibility and usability:
- Better semantics for key controls and board context
- Settings panel updated to be scrollable on smaller screens

Stability and polish:
- Promotion handling improvements for AI moves
- Stalemate handling and messaging clarified
- UI/test updates and general bug fixes

### 1.0.1 — 2026-04-01

Added voice audio, settings to disable or enable audio, board sound effects, enable or disable play against computer, score capturing

### 1.0 — 2026-03-31

No release notes.

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