# Stupid Hard Chess — Blindfold & memory training

> Chess game with hidden pieces requiring memory and visualization. (iPhone/iPad app by Yazid Masri.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stupid-hard-chess/id6787299286 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Yazid Masri](https://appshunter.io/developer/6787299288)
- Category: Games, Board, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 140 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-07-31
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stupid-hard-chess/id6787299286/reviews.md

## What is Stupid Hard Chess?

Chess, but stupid hard.

You play real chess against a real engine. One catch: some of YOUR pieces are hidden — they render as identical dots, and it's on you to remember which dot is the rook.

That's the whole game. Hold the board in your head while an engine tries to take it apart.

HOW BLIND DO YOU WANT TO BE?
- Full Blind — every one of your pieces is a dot. Good luck.
- Minor Blind — knights and bishops vanish. A reasonable place to start.
- Semi Blind — half your army, hidden.
- Random Blind — the app decides. You find out when you sit down.

Every game is real chess with full rules, powered by a genuine engine running entirely on your phone. Four difficulty tiers, from "warming up" to Expert. No internet required to play.

STAKES YOU AGREE TO UP FRONT
Before every game, you see exactly what a win, draw, or loss is worth — and the harder your setup, the bigger the swing. That number is your Stupid Score. It goes up when you earn it and down when you don't. There's no hiding from it, and honestly, that's the point.

Play daily to build your Stupid Streak. Break it and start over. We won't judge (the number will).

WHEN YOUR MEMORY FAILS
It will. You get a limited number of Board Reveals per game — a scan sweeps the board, shows you the truth for ten seconds, then takes it back. Auto-Peek can flash the board periodically if you want the training wheels. Move hints exist too, but they cost you score. Everything has a price here.

STUPID HARD PRO
- Build your own nightmare: hide exactly the pieces you choose, yours or the engine's, with full per-piece control
- Advanced stats: win rates by setup, score history, records
- 4 board reveals every game, no ads, nothing between you and the board

Pro is a subscription ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) with a 7-day free trial for new subscribers. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings.

Built for chess players who want to train visualization the honest way: by needing it.

Privacy Policy: https://stupidhardchess.com/privacy
Terms of Use: https://stupidhardchess.com/terms

## Key features

- Hidden piece gameplay
- Multiple blindfold modes
- Real chess engine
- Adjustable difficulty tiers
- Stakes-based scoring
- Daily streak challenges
- Limited board reveals

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stupid Hard Chess Pro - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Stupid Hard Chess Pro - Annual | $39.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stupid-hard-chess/id6787299286/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Money grab.

*2026-08-14*

It’s a cool concept but anything worth using on this app is behind a paywall. it clearly was also 100% made with AI. There’s no multiplayer, in person mode.I doubt they actually care about the chess community. Chess.com has the option to hide the chess pieces within the theme settings. On top of the app being useless without paying there’s banner ads in obnoxious places. I may just vibe code this same exact app and make all relevant features free.

### 5/5 — I like it

*2026-08-01*

Having the pieces hidden made it a lot more challenging than I thought it would be. Pretty engaging I highly recommend if you wanna switch it up and make it interesting.

## Frequently asked questions about Stupid Hard Chess

### What is Stupid Hard Chess?

Stupid Hard Chess is a chess game where some of your pieces are hidden, appearing as dots. You must remember their positions and move them strategically while playing against a real chess engine.

### Does Stupid Hard Chess have ads?

Yes, the free version of Stupid Hard Chess contains advertisements. The 'Stupid Hard Pro' subscription removes ads.

### What are the different blindfold modes in Stupid Hard Chess?

Stupid Hard Chess offers 'Full Blind' where all your pieces are hidden, 'Minor Blind' hiding knights and bishops, 'Semi Blind' hiding half your army, and 'Random Blind' where the app chooses which pieces are hidden.

### How does scoring work in Stupid Hard Chess?

Before each game, you agree to stakes for a win, draw, or loss. This determines your 'Stupid Score,' which increases with earned wins and decreases with losses, with harder setups offering bigger score swings.

### Can I get help if I forget where my pieces are in Stupid Hard Chess?

Yes, Stupid Hard Chess offers a limited number of 'Board Reveals' per game, which temporarily show you the true positions of all pieces. An 'Auto-Peek' feature and move hints are also available, though hints may cost score.

### What features are included in Stupid Hard Chess Pro?

Stupid Hard Chess Pro allows you to build custom nightmares by hiding specific pieces, offers advanced statistics like win rates by setup, and provides 4 board reveals per game without ads.

### How much does Stupid Hard Chess Pro cost?

Stupid Hard Chess Pro is available as a subscription for $4.99 per month or $39.99 per year. New subscribers receive a 7-day free trial.

### Is Stupid Hard Chess available offline?

Yes, the game is powered by a genuine engine that runs entirely on your phone, meaning no internet connection is required to play.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.1 — 2026-08-10

The chess is still stupid hard. The app got a little better around it.

• New: Open Source Licenses screen (Profile → Open Source Licenses) — full source offer for the Stockfish engine that keeps beating you.
• Better layouts on smaller iPhones, including the capture rails.
• Captured pieces now count correctly in games with a pawn promotion.
• Smoother onboarding and privacy-consent flow.
• Fixed a flash when a piece reveal expired, and tidied the in-game status pill.

### 1.0.0 — 2026-07-31

No release notes.

## Related topics

[endgame eye](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/endgame-eye)

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-27.*