

And because it’s also timing you and scoring you, it feels judging, not supportive. There is no explanation for why this or that is “.the best move for white”. The puzzles are of little use, as they only test your knowledge.

Even at my level, it was immediately obvious that the suggested moves were idiotic. This is, in fact, the opposite of helpful. Meaning, when Shredder is teaching you, it sets up unrealistic responses that allow it to make successful hints. But if you back up and try the same move on your own, without triggering it as a hint, you’ll be slaughtered. The move suggestions, at least at my (middling) level are laughable. The flexible game save function is helpful, and the leveling mechanic is reasonable. It’s flexible, powerful, and has most of the bells and whistles. I’ve played over 3,000 matches with Shredder. * Improve your play whenever and wherever you like * Enter and analyze any position you like * Access 1200 GB of endgame databases online * Great variety: browsable opening book with more than one million moves * Different playing styles from passive to aggressive * Analyse your games with Shredder, find your mistakes and improve your play * Outstanding playing strength on the iPad See how you are getting better and better the more games you play and the more chess puzzles you solve. This is how the playing strength of chess players is typically measured.ĭuring the game a coach is watching your moves and warns you if you are about to make a mistake. He even calculates an Elo rating for you. If you like, Shredder automatically adjusts his strength to yours. You can adjust Shredder’s playing strength from beginner to master level. Shredder keeps track of your performance and offers advice if needed. He even deliberately makes typical human mistakes in those levels. In addition to the outstanding playing strength of the 12 times computer chess world champion, Shredder is also able to mimic the play of a human chess player with any playing strength. It offers the usual Shredder standard on your iPad. You can play against Shredder, analyze with him and solve chess puzzles. Shredder, the most successful chess program ever, is also available for the iPad. Improve your tactical skill with 1000 chess puzzles. Enjoy a game of chess vs Shredder at your strength, the legendary chess program that won many championship titles.
