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Stockfish Chess

Stockfish Chess

by Tord Romstad

213 ratings
164 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 22, 2009
  • October 29, 2014

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Tord Romstad
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This free chess program offers a strong playing experience with adjustable difficulty and diverse play styles. It includes a comprehensive opening book, engine analysis, and the ability to set up custom positions. Users can save, load, and share games, and customize the visual appearance.

✓Adjustable playing strength
✓Multiple play styles
✓Extensive opening book
✓Engine analysis display
✓Custom board position setup
✓Save and load games (PGN)
✓Customizable piece sets and colors
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What's New in Stockfish Chess

2.13.0

October 29, 2014

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included. Fixed a bug that caused the target area for the toolbar buttons to be shifted a few pixels up, making it difficult for some users to hit the buttons reliably. Fixed broken move lists (not the one below the board, but the one that appears after tapping "Move" and "Move List" -- does anybody use this one?) on the new larger iPhones.

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3 brilliant moves

Oh my god, I really love this Stockfish, this one is real guys. I’ve try Stockfish with Chess.com and it’s make 3 brilliant moves. This is awesome.
GMHarryPhamGMHarryPham

Rubbish

The engine is very weak
susanwhitworthsusanwhitworth

No unlimited time option

I understand you need to restrict Stockfish to some time limit or else it can think for eternity on some moves, but why does the human player need a time limit? Please let me play a game where stockfish has a maximum amount of time per move, but the human player is allowed unlimited time per move.
Nickg5678Nickg5678

iOS 16 burns up w/Stockfish

Use Stockfish at highest settings, play well, and the iPhone 13 Pro will overheat, and shut down.
elephantwalkerelephantwalker

Crashes when loading game

Every time I try to load a saved game the app crashes
You'll miss Game RewindYou'll miss Game Rewind
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FAQ

What does this chess app do?

This app is a strong, free chess program that allows you to play against an AI opponent. It offers adjustable playing strength, various play styles, and detailed engine analysis. You can also set up custom board positions, save and load games, and customize the visual appearance.

What are the key features of this chess app?

Key features include adjustable playing strength, the ability to choose from different play styles like 'Aggressive' or 'Solid', a large opening book with adjustable variety, and the display of engine analysis including search depth and evaluations. It also supports setting up custom positions and saving/loading games in PGN format.

Is this chess app free to use?

Yes, the app is completely free to use. It is described as a 'strong free chess program' and explicitly states it is free, while being stronger than many commercial alternatives.

What platforms is this chess app compatible with?

The description mentions it is 'much stronger than most commercial iPhone chess apps!', suggesting compatibility with iOS devices. It also mentions saving and loading games to PGN files and transferring them between your device and computer, implying broader device compatibility for game management.

How can I use this app to improve my chess game?

You can use this app to play against a strong AI opponent with adjustable difficulty, allowing you to practice against various styles. The engine analysis feature provides insights into game positions, helping you understand better moves and strategies. You can also set up specific positions to study or solve tactical puzzles.