The Foolish King

The Foolish King

learn & play chess

4 ratings
4 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • November 22, 2016
  • November 27, 2025
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About

Embark on a magical fairy-tale adventure to learn and master chess. This interactive app is designed for children and adults, offering tutorials, practice modes, and a global league to compete with players worldwide.

Learn chess basics with tutorials
Play against computer, friends, or global players
Interactive fairy-tale adventure
World-wide chess leaderboard
Easy, medium, and hard difficulty levels
Help and prompts during gameplay
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What's New in The Foolish King

2.8.0

November 27, 2025

- Updated for better compatibility with the latest devices - Under the hood bug fixes and improvements

5

In-App Purchases

$0.99

Chess Game Opening Tutorials

Purchase tutorials on how to start a chess game!

User reviews

Colors

The colors of the game were very off setting I could barely tell where the enemy’s peace was

Paul

Impressive app!
Great for kids and also people who love chess! Always people available to play in the live league which is rare on these types of chess apps.

Great app and really teaches you chess

This game has taught my kids (6 and 8) to play chess. They compete against each other as well as playing the live option to join the chess leagues.
Great app that teaches the traditional game!

Piece design confusing

Love the game idea and league
But is it possible the pieces can be slightly redesigned as we are finding the bishops , king and rooks fairly confusing in their design.
My son plays a fair bit of chess but it was confusing even for him
Other than that - brilliant - other tip would be a region ( as if two players are in different time Zones it might be good to know !)
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FAQ

How does The Foolish King teach chess?

The Foolish King teaches chess through interactive 'How To Play' tutorials. It breaks down the basics in an engaging, fairy-tale narrative suitable for beginners.

Can I play The Foolish King offline?

The description mentions playing against the computer or a friend, which suggests offline play might be possible for those modes. However, the 'World wide chess league' feature requires an internet connection.

What age is The Foolish King suitable for?

The app is ideal for children aged six and above, as well as adults. The age rating provided is 4+.

How does The Foolish King compare to other chess apps?

This app differentiates itself with a magical fairy-tale theme and an integrated storybook element, making the learning process more immersive and less like a traditional educational tool.

Is The Foolish King free to play?

The app is listed as 'Free' and is available for download without an upfront cost. It does, however, feature in-app purchases.

How often is The Foolish King updated?

The latest version is 2.8.0, and it was last updated on November 27, 2025. This indicates a relatively recent update, suggesting ongoing support and development.

What devices support The Foolish King?

The Foolish King is currently supported on iPhone and iPod devices, as indicated by the 'supportedDevices' field.

What is the user sentiment for The Foolish King?

The app has a rating of 2.5 stars from 4 ratings. This suggests that while some users may find value, there is room for improvement based on overall user satisfaction.