Halfchess

A calm daily chess ritual.

Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.

A calm, focused chess ritual. One puzzle a day. No scrolling, no noise, no addiction loops. Most games are designed to keep you hooked. This one isn’t. Half Chess is a quiet, focused alternative to endless scrolling and dopamine-driven games. You get one puzzle a day. One attempt. Then you’re done. One Game. Then Stop. No infinite levels. No binge sessions. One puzzle every day One chance to solve it No retries, no grinding You play, you think, and you move on. Designed to Respect Your Time This is not a game that tries to keep you. No ads No streak pressure No manipulation loops Just a few minutes of real focus. A Daily Mental Reset Think of it as a short break for your mind. Step away from noise and distraction Engage deeply for a few minutes Return sharper Simple. Minimal. Intentional. Everything unnecessary has been removed. Clean interface No clutter No interruptions Only the board and your decisions. Half Board. Full Attention. The smaller board increases intensity. Every move matters No passive play Constant engagement Built for People Who Value Focus Busy professionals Deep work enthusiasts Anyone tired of mindless scrolling Most apps compete for your attention. This one gives it back.

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We made the games easier and added tiebreakers. In a tiebreaker, you usually start with an extra piece — pawn, knight, rook, etc. Chaos, but fair chaos.

Version 1.1.0

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Information

Provider
  • Gradient Games FZCO
Size
  • 42.7 MB
Category
  • Games
Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
  • iPhone
    Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
  • iPad
    Requires iPadOS 15.1 or later.
  • iPod touch
    Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
  • Mac
    Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
  • Apple Vision
    Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
Languages
  • English
Age Rating
4+
Copyright
  • © 2026 Gradient Games FZCO. All rights reserved.
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