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Shredder Chess for iPad

Shredder Chess for iPad

Play, Train & Analyze

33 ratings
143 reviews
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📚 Education
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🏰 Strategy
$8.99

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 1, 2010
  • September 17, 2026

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Developer

Eiko Bleicher, Skizzix.com
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Engage in chess matches against a world champion AI, analyze your games, and solve numerous puzzles. This app offers adjustable difficulty levels, human-like play, and a built-in coach to help you improve your skills and track your progress.

✓Play against world champion AI
✓Adjustable playing strength
✓1000 built-in chess puzzles
✓Game analysis and mistake detection
✓Human-like playing styles
✓Opening book and endgame databases
✓VoiceOver support
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Shredder Chess for iPad. Based on 33 reviews and a 4.3/5 average, it highlights the 6 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this game.

Positive things

  • 👍Excellent chess engine
  • 🚀Adjusts playing strength to user's level
  • 💡Useful puzzles and tactics training
  • 👍Clean and intuitive user interface
  • 💡Customizable board and piece sets
  • 👍Stable and reliable performance

Negative things

  • 🐛Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 💡Needs better opening book and database support
  • 💡Lacks ability to import/export PGN games
  • 💡Limited analysis and variation display
  • 💡Dated graphics, could use visual update
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What's New in Shredder Chess for iPad

2.0.1

September 17, 2026

This update improves the Shredder Chess for iPad experience while keeping the classic features players rely on: adaptive strength, puzzles, coach, Elo rating, analysis, opening book and endgame databases. We have also refreshed the interface and made everyday use smoother on current iPads.

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User reviews

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OS 27

Needs to be upgraded. Bombs with OS 27. I just changed this to five stars after upgrade.
TaheimaTaheima

Response from developer

An update is already available - please check the AppStore if you have automatic updates disabled.

Thanks for the update

Really appreciate the iPadOS 27 update!
Robert RyanRobert Ryan

Puzzles Interface CHAMPION LEVEL

Clearly the best chess puzzle interface, clearly fun among the several chess apps with puzzles that I possess! Other chess programs have far better game playing ability today. Most exceed the average chess player’s skill level but I like this app but also use Chess Pro due to their wonderful user interfaces.
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AviSaintAviSaint

Runs with current version

No issues
KWIJIB0KWIJIB0

Needs File Sharing

The puzzles are good. The engine is reasonably strong. It needs file sharing so you can import pgn games.
Piltdown MannPiltdown Mann
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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Crashes when switching between puzzles

Bug

Incorrect threefold repetition draw detection

Bug

Issues with iOS 8 and later compatibility

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Requested Features

5 requests

Add PGN import/export functionality

Feature

Expand opening book and game database

Feature

Improve game analysis tools and features

Feature

Modernize graphics and visual design

Feature

Implement cloud sync and multi-device support

Feature

FAQ

What can I do with Shredder Chess for iPad?

You can play chess against a highly skilled AI opponent, analyze your past games to identify mistakes and improve your strategy, and solve a variety of chess puzzles. The app also allows you to adjust the AI's playing strength to match your own skill level.

How does the AI's playing strength work?

The AI's playing strength is highly adjustable, ranging from beginner to master levels. It can also mimic human play, deliberately making mistakes at lower levels. The app can even calculate an Elo rating for you, a standard measure of chess player strength.

Is this app free to download and use?

Based on the provided information, this application is a paid app. It does not appear to have in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a one-time purchase for full access to its features.

What are the key features for improving my chess game?

Key features include an adjustable AI opponent, a built-in coach that warns you of mistakes, the ability to analyze your games with the AI, and 1000 included chess puzzles. You can also access a large opening book and online endgame databases.

Can I use this app if I have accessibility needs?

Yes, the app includes VoiceOver and accessibility support, making it usable for individuals with visual impairments. It also offers intuitive operation and different visual themes for chess boards and pieces.