# Shredder Chess Lite

> Chess program with adjustable AI, puzzles, and coaching for improvement. (iPhone/iPad app by Eiko Bleicher, Skizzix.com.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shredder-chess-lite/id343795703 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Eiko Bleicher, Skizzix.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/288297104)
- Category: Games, Education, Board, Strategy
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 20 App Store ratings · 165 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 24 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany)
- Released: 2009-12-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shredder-chess-lite/id343795703/reviews.md

## What is Shredder Chess Lite?

Shredder, the most successful chess program ever, is now also available for the iPhone. You can play against Shredder and solve chess puzzles. It offers the usual Shredder standard for your pocket.

The 12 times computer chess world champion Shredder is able to mimic the play of a human chess player with any playing strength. He even deliberately makes typical human mistakes in those levels.

Solve 100 built in chess puzzles. Shredder keeps track of your performance and offers advice if needed.

You can adjust Shredder’s playing strength and, if you like, Shredder automatically adjusts his strength to yours. He even calculates an Elo rating for you. This is how the playing strength of chess players is typically measured.

During the game a coach is watching your moves and warns you if you are about to make a mistake.

See how you are getting better and better the more games you play and the more chess puzzles you solve.

Shredder Chess Lite features:

* Adjustable playing strength
* Intuitive and very easy to operate
* 100 built in chess puzzles
* See your rating in a diagram
* Coach shows your mistakes
* Great variety: opening book with more than one million moves
* Load and save games (incl. names, date, etc.)
* Different chess boards and pieces
* two player mode / enter moves
* Learn the name of the opening you are playing
* Accessibility / VoiceOver support
* Improve your play whenever and wherever you like


'Shredder Chess Lite' is a fully-functional version of 'Shredder Chess' for casual chess players. If you are an active player, need more features or simply want the best you should take a look at our pro version 'Shredder Chess'.

Here is what you will additionally get in our pro version:

* The strongest chess engine for the iPhone
* Can be set to outstanding playing strength
* 1000 built in chess puzzles
* Send games via email
* Different playing styles from passive to aggressive
* Enter and analyze any position you like
* Analyse your games with Shredder, find your mistakes and improve your play
* 10 USD discount coupon for Shredder 13 Mac/Win on shredderchess.com

## Key features

- 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

## What do users think of Shredder Chess Lite?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 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

**Cons**

- 🐛 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

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Pawns moving sideways or diagonally without capturing
- Pawns captured by opponent pawns when not adjacent
- Illegal moves allowed by computer player
- App crashes on iOS 8 and later versions
- App won't open or load on startup
- Freezing after puzzle completion
- Crashes when accessing advanced settings
- Game crashes every second or third game on OS4
- Incompatibility with iPhone 3GS and older devices
- Checkmate detection errors
- Puzzle mode incorrectly marking valid moves as invalid

**Most requested features**

- Full screen optimization for modern iPhones
- Time delay option before computer moves
- Multiplayer mode for human vs human play
- HD/universal app for iPad compatibility
- Detailed explanations for puzzle solutions
- Higher difficulty levels in free version
- Alternative board colors (red pieces option)
- Dynamic hints like Fritz offers
- Better endgame analysis
- Improved board and piece design for clarity

## Recent user reviews (10 of 165)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shredder-chess-lite/id343795703/reviews.md

### 5/5 — The only chess  app I found accessible being a blind  person

*2025-08-08*

I have tried so many chess apps. This is the only accessible completely accessible chess app. That’s easy to play with and beginner friendly according to me.

### 5/5 — Sehr empfehlenswert

*2025-01-16*

Habe diese tolle App schon seit vielen Jahren auf allen IPads installiert, sowohl die Lite als auch die Vollversion. Was das Elo System betrifft, so müssen natürlich mehr als zwei Partien gespielt werden um eine einigermaßen genaue Elozahl zu bekommen.
Dies trifft auch für die Lite Version zu.
Selbst habe ich eine Elozahl von aktuell 1602.
Und diese wird mir von beiden Versionen ziemlich genau angezeigt !
Also kurz und knapp mit SHREDDER Chess kann man nun wirklich nichts falsch machen ! !

### 1/5 — Unbrauchbar

*2022-12-31*

Essentiell für das Schachlernen ist die Einschätzung der Spielstärke, und hier heißt es die könne man einstellen.

Ich bin im Verein bei ELO 1100 und bemühe mich mit Büchern wie Tiegesprung auf 1500 zu kommen.

Jetzt habe ich mal gegen Shredder gespielt, zwei Mal mit beiden Farben.
Da behautet Shredder ich wäre auf ELO 1900!!! Ich solle doch Upgraden auf die Vollversion.

Leute, das ist Geldschinderei, völliger Humbug. Ich bin nie auf 1900, brauche noch mind. 1 Jahr um auf ELO 1500 zu kommen. Selbst wenn ich super drauf bin komme ich grad mal gegen einen 1400er Gegner an.

### 4/5 — Brett zu klein

*2022-12-24*

Das Brett ist mir auf dem iPad zu klein. Deshalb „nur“ 4 Sterne.

### 3/5 — App not updated

*2022-08-26*

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

### 5/5 — Einfach aber gut !

*2022-08-15*

Die Liteversion ist schon recht gut. Die Vollversion ist noch einen 
Ticken besser und für das iPad immer noch eine der besten 
Schachapps !  !

### 3/5 — Has flaws in some moves, several illegal moves on the computer player,  its not perfect

*2021-12-04*

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

**Developer response:** Hi there,
any chance the "illegal" moves were a strange pawn capture? This move is called "en passant" and perfectly legal - unfortunately many people have not heard of this rule, although it's part of the game for centuries.
Please be assured that we play legal chess, and feel free to drop us a line with a concrete question.

### 5/5 — Excellent for novice players

*2021-11-23*

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.

### 5/5 — Tolle App

*2021-03-10*

Mit dieser App kann man Super Schach lernen. Da mir die App so gut gefallen hat habe ich mir auch die iPad Version gekauft.  Kann ich nur empfehlen.

### 1/5 — Glitch

*2020-11-29*

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

**Developer response:** The move you describe is a so-called en passant capture. It is a perfectly legal move, unfortunately not so well-known. It is a perfectly legal move since the 15th century. You might want to check our FAQ section or the wikipedia page for details.

## Frequently asked questions about Shredder Chess Lite

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.11.0 — 2021-02-21

Fixed the invisible cursor problem.

### 1.10.0 — 2020-05-24

We improved the performance and fixed small bugs.

### 1.8.0 — 2020-04-17

Better support for larger screens, bugfixes.

### 1.7.1 — 2017-09-20

Bugfixes
iOS 11 compatibility fix

### 1.6.0 — 2014-10-14

- iOS 8 compatibility fix
- you can keep listening to your music while playing with sound
- cleaner looks
- small bugfixes

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