# The Chess ～Crazy Bishop～ — 100 Levels of play

> Chess game with 100 difficulty levels, ELO rating, and analysis tools. (iPhone/iPad app by UNBALANCE Corporation.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-chess-crazy-bishop/id419524524 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [UNBALANCE Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/358617691)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Board, Strategy
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 3.30/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 32 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 35 MB
- Languages: German (Germany), American English, Japanese
- Released: 2011-11-02
- Data updated: 2026-09-05
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-chess-crazy-bishop/id419524524/reviews.md

## What is The Chess ～Crazy Bishop～?

The Chess has 100 adjustable playing levels based on the engine 
"Crazy Bishop" with very high quality graphics!
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The Chess is a "universal binary" and supports all of iPhone/iPod touch/iPad!

Adjustable playing strength from 100 levels!
You can choose the strength of the computer from 258 to 2300 in ELO rating.
Level 1 is extremely weak, and Level 100 is extremely difficult to beat!
The Chess has 100 different levels of play from beginner to expert!

Challenge to win medals by defeating computer!
You will be rewarded to enable changing the board style and pieces design by collecting medals. (Normal mode only)

Other Features:
 - High resolution Retina Display support
 - Human vs Computer, Human vs Human(sharing a single device)
 - Computer gives your level evaluation by ELO rating in rating mode,
   very useful for tracking your progress
 - Let you know your turn by vibration
 - Enter and analyze any position you like in edit mode 
 - Hint facility to improve your game
 - Review mode during a game
 - Save/Load game records
 - Supporting PGN file for both reading and writing
 - PGN files can be transferred from your computer over USB cable on the iTunes
 - Export game records via e-mail in text format or as a PGN file
 - Enable to view full game history in the game record and restart game
   from the selected move, which should be very practical for improving your chess
 - Autosaves your current game

## Key features

- 100 adjustable playing levels
- ELO rating for progress tracking
- Medal system for achievements
- Human vs Computer and Human vs Human modes
- Position analysis and editing
- Hint and review facilities
- Save/Load game records
- PGN file support

## Recent user reviews (10 of 32)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-chess-crazy-bishop/id419524524/reviews.md

### 1/5 — App not working after new update

*2023-11-20*

App not support with new IOS update please fix it

### 5/5 — Superb chess app

*2019-08-06*

One of the best chess app out there. It helps me improve my chess a lot.

### 5/5 — Bluetoothの対戦機能を付けて欲しい

*2018-11-13*

UIや雰囲気もいいし、強さ加減もちょうどいい。
ネット対戦まではしたくない、でもローカル対戦はしたい。iPadとiPhoneで息子と手軽に対戦したい。
願わくばBluetoothの対戦機能が欲しいかな。
それと、キーボードケースに入れてiPadを使用しているので、強制縦画面ではなくて、横画面のままでも出来るようにして欲しい。欲張りでゴメンなさい。

### 5/5 — 駒がかわいい

*2017-12-17*

駒がかわいいかったりかっこよかったりするのがとても良い。

### 4/5 — Worthwhile

*2017-07-31*

I like it. Plays strong at upper levels. I would give it 5 stars if the piece graphics were a bit better. Finished game is easy to export for analysis.

### 1/5 — Review.

*2015-06-20*

No opening book, responds instantly and doesn't play anything like a human at all.  The lower levels (<1200) plays with 1800+ tactics.

### 5/5 — Level 1

*2015-05-01*

Can't get pas a level 1 CPU for some reason 😐 but five stare for support

### 5/5 — シンプル

*2015-02-05*

シンプルで使いやすいアプリです。
純粋にチェスを楽しみたい方にオススメ。

### 5/5 — とても使いやすい！

*2014-02-16*

やりごたえがある！

### 5/5 — とてもいいです

*2013-10-20*

この値段でこの質はいいです。iphone5でつかっていますが、上下の黒い帯をなくしてくれたら有難いです。

## Frequently asked questions about The Chess ～Crazy Bishop～

### What is The Chess ～Crazy Bishop～?

The Chess ～Crazy Bishop～ is a chess application offering 100 adjustable difficulty levels powered by the 'Crazy Bishop' engine. It features high-quality graphics, ELO rating for progress tracking, and various analysis tools.

### How difficult are the levels in The Chess ～Crazy Bishop～?

The game provides 100 levels of play, ranging from an ELO rating of 258 to 2300. Level 1 is designed to be very weak for beginners, while Level 100 is extremely challenging for expert players.

### Can I play The Chess ～Crazy Bishop～ offline?

Yes, the game supports Human vs Computer play, which can be done offline. It also allows for Human vs Human play on a single device, also playable without an internet connection.

### Does The Chess ～Crazy Bishop～ have multiplayer options?

The Chess ～Crazy Bishop～ supports Human vs Human play on a single device, allowing two players to share the same device. It does not appear to support online multiplayer against other users.

### How does The Chess ～Crazy Bishop～ help me improve my game?

The app provides an ELO rating to track your progress, a hint facility to suggest moves, and a review mode to analyze your games. You can also enter and analyze any position in edit mode and restart games from selected moves.

### What devices does The Chess ～Crazy Bishop～ support?

The Chess ～Crazy Bishop～ is a universal binary, meaning it supports all iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad devices. It also features high-resolution Retina Display support.

### How much does The Chess ～Crazy Bishop～ cost?

The Chess ～Crazy Bishop～ is a paid application, available for $0.99. There are no in-app purchases or subscription fees mentioned.

### Does The Chess ～Crazy Bishop～ have ads?

No, The Chess ～Crazy Bishop～ does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application that offers an ad-free experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.4 — 2017-09-28

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

fixed some minor problems.

### 1.1.3 — 2015-10-13

iOS9 compatibility

### 1.1.1 — 2014-10-11

fixed some minor problems.

### 1.1.0 — 2014-02-06

New graphics for iPhone 5/5c/5s.

### 1.0.1 — 2012-02-02

fixed some minor problems.

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