Maximus Draughts
Maximus: The Premier International Draughts App!
Experience international draughts (also known as 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.
Maximus's impressive pedigree includes a close match against former World Champion Alexander Schwarzman in 2012 (resulting in five draws and one loss) and a third-place finish in the (unofficial) 2019 World Championship Computer Draughts competition (running on a desktop computer). Even on mobile devices, you'll find Maximus a formidable opponent!
Designed for accessibility, Maximus offers multiple difficulty levels. Beginners can explore the rules with Maximus making random moves, while ten progressively challenging training levels prepare you for more strategic play. Analyze your games with Maximus to identify weaknesses and improve your technique. Beyond gameplay, Maximus functions as a draughts travel set, notation booklet, and even a substitute player for competitions!
Key Features:
- Available in 8 languages (Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish)
- Robust engine with 4 playing modes: 1) Rules learning with 10 training levels; 2) Seconds per move; 3) Time schedule; 4) Fischer system
- Multi-core processor support
- Pondering option (thinking during opponent's turn)
- Player vs. Maximus, Player vs. Player, and Maximus vs. Maximus modes
- Intuitive interface with drag-and-drop or tap move input
- Move input support, move hints, and help function
- Undo and redo moves; game review via Notation screen
- Save, load, email, and import games and positions in Portable Draughts Notation (PDN) format
- Randomly selected opening book moves for varied gameplay
- Display of draughts clock, square numbers (optional), engine information, and principal variation (optional)
- Additional options: board rotation, position setup, automatic replay
Differences from the PC Version: Smaller opening book and endgame database. No ads.
Link to Maximus' Tournament Results and Games: http://toernooibase.kndb.nl/opvraag/uitslagenspeler.php?taal=1&Nr=11535
Maximus Draughts
Maximus: The Premier International Draughts App!
Experience international draughts (also known as 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.
Maximus's impressive pedigree includes a close match against former World Champion Alexander Schwarzman in 2012 (resulting in five draws and one loss) and a third-place finish in the (unofficial) 2019 World Championship Computer Draughts competition (running on a desktop computer). Even on mobile devices, you'll find Maximus a formidable opponent!
Designed for accessibility, Maximus offers multiple difficulty levels. Beginners can explore the rules with Maximus making random moves, while ten progressively challenging training levels prepare you for more strategic play. Analyze your games with Maximus to identify weaknesses and improve your technique. Beyond gameplay, Maximus functions as a draughts travel set, notation booklet, and even a substitute player for competitions!
Key Features:
- Available in 8 languages (Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish)
- Robust engine with 4 playing modes: 1) Rules learning with 10 training levels; 2) Seconds per move; 3) Time schedule; 4) Fischer system
- Multi-core processor support
- Pondering option (thinking during opponent's turn)
- Player vs. Maximus, Player vs. Player, and Maximus vs. Maximus modes
- Intuitive interface with drag-and-drop or tap move input
- Move input support, move hints, and help function
- Undo and redo moves; game review via Notation screen
- Save, load, email, and import games and positions in Portable Draughts Notation (PDN) format
- Randomly selected opening book moves for varied gameplay
- Display of draughts clock, square numbers (optional), engine information, and principal variation (optional)
- Additional options: board rotation, position setup, automatic replay
Differences from the PC Version: Smaller opening book and endgame database. No ads.
Link to Maximus' Tournament Results and Games: http://toernooibase.kndb.nl/opvraag/uitslagenspeler.php?taal=1&Nr=11535
