Primus Chess Lite
Experience one of the top-rated Free games on the App Store, Primus Chess Lite! Developed by the innovative team at DBRG Ltd, this Entertainment game provides a unique gaming experience like no other. With a content rating of 4+, it’s perfect for a wide range of players. Since its initial release on 19th May 2016, the game has seen numerous updates, with the latest version launched on 21st November 2017.
Are you a fan of Entertainment, Strategy, or Board games? Then Primus Chess Lite is right up your alley! You won’t be able to resist its appeal.
User Ratings of Primus Chess Lite
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How Much Does Primus Chess Lite Cost?
Good news! You can download Primus Chess Lite on your iOS device absolutely free!
Primus Chess Lite Release Date
Eager to know when Primus Chess Lite first graced the App Store? It was launched on 19th May 2016.
When Was Primus Chess Lite Last Updated?
The latest version of Primus Chess Lite was updated on 21st November 2017, ensuring a more enjoyable gaming experience for all players.
Where Can I Download Primus Chess Lite?
To get started with Primus Chess Lite, head over to the official Apple App Store.
A Glimpse into Primus Chess Lite
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.
What’s New in the Latest Update?
Find out what’s new in the latest version of Primus Chess Lite updated on 21st November 2017:
This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.
- Bugfixes
- Performance improvements
- Modifications to move takeback logic
User Reviews on Primus Chess Lite
Looking for more information? Read a comprehensive review of Primus Chess Lite below:
We win level 8 against computer, it is funny to play with the commuter.
The level 5 ai sacrifices its queen for no reason all the time. Get smarter computers.
We were playing lvl 12 and it made the same impossible move multiple times. We were trying to put its queen at jeopardy with a pawn by jumping two square forward. And we were jumped by a pawn from the square in front of the queen. Our piece is lost and a pawn moves diagonal. Its broken. Ill send a video if you contact us.