Mini Chess vs IBF Backgammon Tournaments
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mini Chess
Enjoy a simplified, faster version of chess on your mobile device. Play against AI or a friend on a smaller board with fewer pieces. Ideal for beginners and quick matches.
- Simplified 6x6 chessboard
- Fewer pieces (no knights/bishops)
- Play against 3 AI levels
- Local multiplayer mode
- Quick matches
- Beginner-friendly
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The traditional game of chess made easier and quicker, perfect for iPhone and iPad. Download it now for free and start play in just 1 tap! Mini Chess is a modern simplified version of classic chess, perfect for playing on your phone and tablet, on your own, with 3 level of Artificial Intelligence, or with a friend on the same device (multiplayer). Play on a smaller chessboard (6x6), with less pieces (no knights and bishops) and have fun on more speedy matches than classic chess. Play straight away, with friends, online or solo, and every match takes just minutes. Mini Chess is also perfect for kids to start play the all-time-favourite classic board game. Kids and beginners will find it so easy to learn and to enjoy in just 1 tap and experts will love the new challenge of playing in a different setting. Thanks for playing!
IBF Backgammon Tournaments
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IBF Backgammon Tournaments is the app of the International Backgammon Federation (IBF). Play backgammon online, enter federation and club tournaments, and follow the games live. Backgammon is one of the oldest board games in the world. Whether you call it nardi, narde, tavla or shesh besh, the goal is the same: roll the dice, race your checkers home and bear them off before your opponent. TOURNAMENTS • Official IBF tournaments and club events with regulations, entry fees, prize pools and standings • Long and short backgammon, round-robin and knockout (Olympic) formats • Watch live games as a spectator GAMEPLAY • Match timers with a time bank, so a slow move never costs you the game • Doubling cube where the tournament format allows it • Automatic moves, undo and quick reactions CLUBS • Join a club, meet its players and take part in club tournaments • Club standings and best-club rankings The International Backgammon Federation unites national federations, clubs and players. Learn more at https://i-bg-federation.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IBF Backgammon Tournaments at none against Mini Chess's 1. IBF Backgammon Tournaments also leads on ads (none vs shown). Mini Chess's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Mini Chess sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. IBF Backgammon Tournaments asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Mini Chess | IBF Backgammon Tournaments |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (345 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 82.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 345 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 218 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | OutOfTheBit Ltd | INTERACTIVE E SOLUTIONS SRL |
Bugs and requests
Mini Chess
Reported bugs
5 issues- Checkmate declared incorrectly with viable moves available
- Queen positioned on wrong color
- AI allows illegal moves to prevent player from winning
- Stalemate not handled correctly
- Perpetual check rules unfairly favor opponent
Requested features
10 requests- Add Knights and Bishops to piece options
- Alternative piece combinations (2 Rooks + 2 Bishops)
- Randomized starting positions
- Landscape mode for iPad
- Random color assignment (white/black alternation)
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- Ability to play full traditional chess
- Create custom board feature
- Extremely hard difficulty level
- Physical board version
- Draw by repetition after 3 moves
IBF Backgammon Tournaments
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Mini Chess
- Remove Ads$1.99
IBF Backgammon Tournaments
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Mini Chess free?
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