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SmallFish Chess for Stockfish

SmallFish Chess for Stockfish

Stockfish Chess

4.5K ratings
608 reviews
#17 in paid Board
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$4.99

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Released
July 25, 2013
Updated
October 31, 2026

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Developer

Ted Wong
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About

This chess application leverages the powerful Stockfish engine to help you improve your game. It offers detailed analysis, game review with comments, and progress tracking. Enjoy a clean interface with features like blunder checking and opening books, all without ads or in-app purchases.

✓Stockfish chess engine integration
✓Game review with comments
✓Study Stockfish's thought process
✓Progress tracking
✓Blunder checking
✓Graphical game evaluation
✓Opening books
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What users say about SmallFish Chess for Stockfish

Reviews of SmallFish Chess for Stockfish are mostly positive: the game is rated 4.8/5 from 4.5K App Store ratings. What users like most: powerful chess engine, intuitive and clean interface. Top complaints: crashes and freezes, issues with board and coordinate display. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 🚀Powerful chess engine
  • 👍Intuitive and clean interface
  • 💡Customizable board and piece styles
  • 🚀Fast move calculations
  • 👍Helpful analysis and suggestions
  • 🚀Efficient use of resources

Negative things

  • 🐛Crashes and freezes
  • 🐛Issues with board and coordinate display
  • 🐛Inconsistencies in engine difficulty levels
  • 🐛Problems with PGN file handling
  • 👎Complicated user interface
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What's New in SmallFish Chess for Stockfish

19.6.4

October 31, 2026

Bug fixes

Charts

Top Paid

📈 17+2

Board games

This game rose +2 positions in Board games chart.

Last updated on November 3, 2026.

Top Paid

📊 61

Strategy games

The game has maintained its position at 61 recently.

Last updated on November 3, 2026.

Top Paid

📈 179+1

Games

This game rose +1 position in Games chart.

Last updated on November 3, 2026.

User reviews

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avis

Super logiciel très beau graphisme, très éducatif impeccable
JJcfort

I really like it

The app is near perfect I have no bad things to say about I strongly recommend it to people who want to learn test and explore I personally downloaded for analysis and does an amazing service I can’t wait for more updates good ones of course
QGQueen personal gambit

Really Strong Game

I am a 2100+ ELO player. SmallFish allows me to test theoretical stuff. It also helps me learn openings.

SmallFish has numerous ways to share games, import and evaluate games, among other things!

SmallFish can easily match GM strength players.

Excellent chess engine, excellent app!
GGolubowicz

bestes Schachprogramm im App Store

leicht zu bedienen, spielt sehr stark und ist werbefrei. Besser geht es nicht. Wenn es sechs Sterne gäbe, würde ich hierfür auch sechs Sterne vergeben.
Wirklich gut!!
DNder reisende Nordfriese

Best chess app for quick analysis

This is simply the best chess app for analyzing games, with the engine on the Apple device instead of needing an online connection. I wouldn’t leave the analysis engine on for a long time though, if you need long analysis times, better to do that on a desktop.
TTyrlumin
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Crashes when setting up positions

Bug

Incorrect move suggestions and engine evaluations

Bug

Freezing and unresponsiveness during gameplay

Bug

Issues with board and coordinate display alignment

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Requested Features

5 requests

Add support for variations and multiple analysis lines

Feature

Implement a two-player mode with piece flipping

Feature

Add PGN file sorting, searching, and folder support

Feature

Provide an option to hide the board and show captured pieces

Feature

Integrate with chess.com and other platforms

Feature

FAQ

What is SmallFish Chess?

SmallFish Chess is a chess application that utilizes the highly-rated Stockfish chess engine, known for its strength (Elo 3600+). It provides tools for game analysis, review, and study to help users improve their chess skills.

Does SmallFish Chess have ads?

No, SmallFish Chess is ad-free. The app explicitly states 'no ads, no data tracking' and is a paid application.

How much does SmallFish Chess cost?

SmallFish Chess is a paid application priced at $4.99. There are no in-app purchases or subscriptions required.

What devices does SmallFish Chess support?

SmallFish Chess is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for iOS devices.

How often is SmallFish Chess updated?

The latest version is 19.6.4, with the last update listed as October 31, 2026. This indicates a history of updates, though the specific frequency is not detailed beyond the last update date.

What are the main gameplay mechanics in SmallFish Chess?

The app focuses on analysis and review rather than direct gameplay. Key features include blunder checking, multiple line analysis, and graphical evaluation of games, all powered by the Stockfish engine.

Can I import games into SmallFish Chess?

Yes, SmallFish Chess supports importing games from popular platforms like Chess.com and Lichess. This allows you to analyze your online games within the app.

What is the user sentiment for SmallFish Chess?

User sentiment for SmallFish Chess is generally positive, with an average rating of 4.8 stars from over 4,500 ratings. Users praise its powerful engine and clean interface, though some mention occasional crashes or display issues.