Primus Chess Lite 1.9.1
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Free Version
Publisher Description
NOTE: This is the 'lite' version of Primus. The full version contains a mate puzzle generator, many more difficulty levels, puzzles, pieces and boards.
A more human chess engine.
Primus is an entirely original, modern chess engine specifically designed for the intermediate player (up to 2000 Elo). It has been carefully tuned to play less like a machine and more like a human. At lower levels, it makes blunders of a straightforward kind that are easy to spot, but at higher levels more careful play is required to take advantage of more subtle tactical and even strategic errors. At its highest levels, Primus plays at around 2000 Elo, but even at the very highest levels, it still has occasional simulated lapses of concentration.
The engine was conceived out of frustration with the overwhelming tactical strength of modern chess engines. Most modern chess engines are so tactically strong that extremely careful defensive and anti-computer play is required to make any progress; in other words, it's nothing like playing a human. We wanted to create an engine that allows for a more human, strategic style of play where there's room to take advantage of the occasional blunder.
We've included multiplayer modes that allow you to use your device as a virtual chessboard, or play via bluetooth or wireless with a local opponent.
Features in this "lite" version include:
- Two player mode over Bluetooth / Lan.
- Tabletop mode so you can use your device as a virtual chessboard.
- Five different skill levels from total novice to expert (21 in the full version)
- Supports all orientations, so you can make full use of your iPad Smart Case or stand.
- Supports multitasking, so you can follow along with videos/ebooks.
- Focus mode, to hide the UI so you can focus on the board.
- Five selected puzzles and practice levels (30 in the full version), so you can practice your endgames or play some interesting challenge levels.
- Mini-tournament mode - a six-game mini tournament mode for the more serious player.
- Elo rating estimation from your game results.
Nov 21, 2017
Version 1.9.1
This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.
- Bugfixes
- Performance improvements
- Modifications to move takeback logic
About Primus Chess Lite
Primus Chess Lite is a free app for iOS published in the Action list of apps, part of Games & Entertainment.
The company that develops Primus Chess Lite is DBRG Ltd.. The latest version released by its developer is 1.9.1.
To install Primus Chess Lite on your iOS device, just click the green Continue To App button above to start the installation process. The app is listed on our website since 2017-11-21 and was downloaded 15 times. We have already checked if the download link is safe, however for your own protection we recommend that you scan the downloaded app with your antivirus. Your antivirus may detect the Primus Chess Lite as malware if the download link is broken.
How to install Primus Chess Lite on your iOS device:
- Click on the Continue To App button on our website. This will redirect you to the App Store.
- Once the Primus Chess Lite is shown in the iTunes listing of your iOS device, you can start its download and installation. Tap on the GET button to the right of the app to start downloading it.
- If you are not logged-in the iOS appstore app, you'll be prompted for your your Apple ID and/or password.
- After Primus Chess Lite is downloaded, you'll see an INSTALL button to the right. Tap on it to start the actual installation of the iOS app.
- Once installation is finished you can tap on the OPEN button to start it. Its icon will also be added to your device home screen.
