Really Bad Chess 1.4.7

Really Bad Chess offers a unique twist on the classic game of chess with its random arrangement of pieces. The game features variations such as 8 Knights, 4 Bishops, and 3 pawns, providing a fresh and unpredictable experience.

As featured on NPR's Weekend Edition, this game has received stellar reviews, earning it a perfect 5-star rating. TouchArcade praises Really Bad Chess as "an essential puzzle experience for anyone even remotely interested in strategy games."

Whether you're a seasoned chess player or just beginning to learn the game, Really Bad Chess introduces a whole new world of possibilities. It allows you to challenge an AI opponent in Ranked, Daily, or Weekly Challenges with the free version of the game. You can also improve your skills through Freeplay mode. Unlocking the Versus Mode through a single in-app purchase provides the opportunity to compete against friends locally, removes ads, displays captured pieces, and offers soothing alternate color palettes.

The Verge describes Really Bad Chess as a game that makes chess enjoyable even for those who aren't skilled at it. Applenapps notes that it feels more modern than traditional chess, while Pocket Gamer deems it "a lot of fun" despite its unconventional concept. MacLife simply states that it is "really good fun."

The developer of Really Bad Chess shares his perspective, expressing his initial aversion to traditional chess due to its commitment to beauty, elegance, and perfect balance. He created Really Bad Chess to break away from these mundane restrictions and turn chess on its head. The randomness of the pieces adds new challenges to the game, yet the essence of chess remains intact. The power of certain pieces becomes more evident in this unconventional setup, and struggling against a pawn in the back row proves to be a real challenge.

For experienced chess players, Really Bad Chess offers a new type of challenge. Although the rules and moves are the same, it requires players to abandon their familiar openings and typical patterns of play. Novice players, on the other hand, can truly explore the joy and challenge of learning how to checkmate right from the start, without needing to study specific openings.

Really Bad Chess is a game that aims to provide enjoyment for both chess enthusiasts and those who have yet to fully embrace the game. The developer expresses his hope that players will have as much fun with Really Bad Chess as he did creating it.