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Shredder Chess Lite

Shredder Chess Lite

by Eiko Bleicher

19 ratings
125 reviews
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 18, 2009
  • February 21, 2021

Developer

Eiko Bleicher
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Play chess against a world champion program that mimics human play and makes mistakes at lower levels. Solve puzzles, track your progress, and get advice to improve your game. Features adjustable difficulty and a built-in coach.

✓Adjustable playing strength
✓100 built-in chess puzzles
✓Coach warns of mistakes
✓Elo rating calculation
✓Opening book with over 1 million moves
✓Two player mode
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Shredder Chess Lite. Based on 19 reviews and a 3.9/5 average, it highlights the 13 positives and 10 negatives reviewers mention most about this game.

Positive things

  • 👍Clean, simple, and intuitive user interface
  • 🎮Excellent adaptive difficulty that adjusts to player skill level
  • 🧠Strong chess engine with intelligent gameplay
  • 📚Comprehensive puzzle collection for learning
  • 💰Free version with substantial features
  • 🎯Helpful hints and move suggestions available
  • 💾Ability to save and rewind games
  • ⭐No ads or data collection in free version
  • 🏆ELO rating system for tracking progress
  • 📊Position evaluation meter showing game status
  • 🎨Clear graphics and board design
  • ⚡Fast move response from computer
  • 🔄Undo/takeback functionality

Negative things

  • 🐛Illegal chess moves by computer player
  • 📱Not optimized for newer iPhone screen sizes
  • 🎮Inconsistent endgame performance
  • ❌App crashes and freezing issues
  • 🔧Compatibility problems with iOS updates
  • 🎯Puzzle solutions lack explanations
  • 👁️Poor visibility of board and pieces
  • 💳Expensive full version pricing
  • 🔌Requires separate purchase for iPad version
  • ⚙️Settings menu crashes on some devices
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What's New in Shredder Chess Lite

1.11.0

February 21, 2021

Fixed the invisible cursor problem.

User reviews

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App not updated

App isn’t updated to use the entire screen available in latest versions of iPhones. It looks weird that the chess board just shows up only in the top half of the phone screen
parsarparsar

Has flaws in some moves, several illegal moves on the computer player, its not perfect

Not perfect, several illegal mooves on the computer player end, sometimes pieces don’t go where you direct
tahoe reftahoe ref

Excellent for novice players

I have been using Shredder for more than a decade. I love that they have a clean, simple version with up to 1500 elo rating which should prove plenty for me for some time to come. They collect no data which I much appreciate. I like to play on my own without any hints but with the option to revert a move which this app allows. Clean wholesome free app from a credible chess software company.
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JS/07 M 378JS/07 M 378

Glitch

There is bad glitch in this game. Mistakes. Pawn takes your pawn or other pieces straight sideways. Fix this. Its very annoying.
Payman99Payman99

Some glitches

It broke the roles by illegally moving a pawn diagonally with out a peace to capture
Lucass7852 2011Lucass7852 2011
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Reported Bugs

11 issues

Pawns moving sideways or diagonally without capturing

Bug

Pawns captured by opponent pawns when not adjacent

Bug

Illegal moves allowed by computer player

Bug

App crashes on iOS 8 and later versions

Bug

App won't open or load on startup

Bug

Freezing after puzzle completion

Bug

Crashes when accessing advanced settings

Bug

Game crashes every second or third game on OS4

Bug

Incompatibility with iPhone 3GS and older devices

Bug

Checkmate detection errors

Bug

Puzzle mode incorrectly marking valid moves as invalid

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Requested Features

10 requests

Full screen optimization for modern iPhones

Feature

Time delay option before computer moves

Feature

Multiplayer mode for human vs human play

Feature

HD/universal app for iPad compatibility

Feature

Detailed explanations for puzzle solutions

Feature

Higher difficulty levels in free version

Feature

Alternative board colors (red pieces option)

Feature

Dynamic hints like Fritz offers

Feature

Better endgame analysis

Feature

Improved board and piece design for clarity

Feature

FAQ

What does Shredder Chess Lite do?

Shredder Chess Lite allows you to play chess against a sophisticated AI that can mimic human play and even make mistakes at lower difficulty levels. It also includes 100 built-in chess puzzles to help you practice and improve your tactical skills.

What are the key features of Shredder Chess Lite?

Key features include adjustable playing strength, a built-in coach that warns you of mistakes, Elo rating calculation, 100 chess puzzles, and an extensive opening book with over a million moves. It also supports a two-player mode and VoiceOver.

Is Shredder Chess Lite free to use?

Yes, Shredder Chess Lite is a fully-functional free version of the app. While it offers many features for casual players, a pro version is available with additional advanced features for more serious players.

Who is Shredder Chess Lite for?

This app is designed for casual chess players who want to improve their game by playing against a challenging opponent and solving puzzles. It's also suitable for those who want to learn chess openings and track their progress.

How can this app help me improve at chess?

The app helps you improve by providing a strong AI opponent with adjustable difficulty, a coach that points out your mistakes, and 100 chess puzzles to hone your tactical vision. Regularly playing games and solving puzzles will help you see your progress.