Maximus: The Premier International Draughts (10x10 Checkers) App!

Experience international draughts (or 10x10 checkers) like never before on your tablet or smartphone with Maximus, the 2011 Dutch Open and Olympic computer draughts champion. Available for iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch, Maximus provides a challenging and engaging gameplay experience for players of all skill levels.

In 2012, Maximus competed against former World Champion Alexander Schwarzman, resulting in a close defeat (five draws and one loss). More recently, Maximus achieved a commendable third-place finish in the (unofficial) 2019 World Championship Computer Draughts competition, running on a desktop computer – a significantly more powerful platform than a mobile device. Despite this, Maximus remains a formidable opponent on your tablet or smartphone!

Whether you're a seasoned draughts player or a complete beginner, Maximus offers a range of difficulty levels to suit your expertise. Begin with a mode designed to teach the rules of the game (Maximus plays randomly), then progress through ten training levels, from beginner to expert, before challenging Maximus with increased thinking time. Analyze your games with Maximus to identify areas for improvement and learn from your mistakes.

Beyond gameplay, Maximus functions as a versatile draughts tool: a travel set, a notation booklet, or even a substitute player in a competition!

Key Features:

• Available in 8 languages (Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish)
• Powerful engine with 4 playing modes: 1) Rules of the game + 10 training levels; 2) Seconds per move; 3) Time schedule; 4) Fischer system
• Multi-core processor support
• Pondering option (thinking during opponent's time)
• Player vs. Maximus, Player vs. Player, and Maximus vs. Maximus modes
• Intuitive interface with drag-and-drop and tapping for move input
• Move input support, move hints, and help function
• Undo and redo moves; browse your game using the Notation screen
• Replay and analyze games after completion
• Save, load, email, and import games and positions in Portable Draughts Notation (PDN) format
• Randomly selected opening book moves for diverse gameplay
• Display of draughts clock, square numbers (optional), engine information, and principal variation (optional)
• Additional options: turn board, setup position, automatic replay

Key Differences from the PC Version: Smaller opening book and endgame database. No ads.

Link: Tournament Base, Results and Games of Maximus: http://toernooibase.kndb.nl/opvraag/uitslagenspeler.php?taal=1&Nr=11535