Almost Chess

We forgot where the pieces go

Free · Designed for iPad

ALMOST CHESS It's chess... but not quite as you remember it. Every game starts with a completely randomized board layout (except the kings, they're not completely lost). Whether you're a grandmaster or a beginner, everyone starts with the same advantage: pure confusion! Features: • Single Player: Challenge our AI that's learning to adapt just like you • Two Player: Share the chaos with a friend • Daily Challenge: A new puzzling position every day for everyone worldwide • Valid Move Highlights: We're not completely heartless • ELO Rating System: Climb the ranks in this bizarre version of chess Perfect for: • Chess players looking for a fresh challenge • Casual gamers who want the strategy without the memorization • Anyone who's ever thought "regular chess is too predictable" No opening theory. No memorized patterns. Just pure tactical thinking and adaptability. Can you master Almost Chess? No ads, just pure chaotic chess fun. Download now and discover how good you are at chess when nobody knows what they're doing!

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What's New in v1.5.0: • Everything is free now — all 12 board themes unlocked, unlimited undo, no ads, no purchases • Share your daily challenge results with friends (Wordle-style) • Animated game-over screens with smooth transitions • Floating ELO change indicator shows rating gain/loss after each game • En passant support • Smarter AI with human-like play style • Improved draw detection (stalemate + insufficient material) • Better move visibility — dot/ring indicators work across all themes • Fixed daily challenge tracking and streak counter • Fixed numerous bugs across ELO updates, game state, and UI

Version 1.5

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    Information

    • Seller
      • LYSIU UAB
    • Size
      • 20.5 MB
    • Category
      • Board
    • Compatibility
      Requires iOS 13.4 or later.
      • iPhone
        Requires iOS 13.4 or later.
      • iPad
        Requires iPadOS 13.4 or later.
      • iPod touch
        Requires iOS 13.4 or later.
      • Mac
        Requires macOS 11.0 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 LYSIU UAB
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