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 offers a challenging and engaging gameplay experience for players of all skill levels.

In 2012, Maximus competed against former World Champion Alexander Schwarzman, showcasing its prowess in a closely contested match. More recently, it achieved a commendable third-place finish in the (unofficial) 2019 World Championship Computer Draughts competition (running on a desktop computer, a more powerful platform than mobile devices). Despite this, Maximus remains a formidable opponent on your mobile device.

Whether you're a seasoned draughts player or a complete beginner, Maximus caters to your needs. Start with a mode designed to teach the rules, where Maximus makes random moves. Progress through ten training levels, ranging from beginner to expert, before challenging Maximus with longer thinking times. Analyze your games with Maximus to identify weaknesses and improve your strategy.

Beyond gameplay, Maximus functions as a travel draughts set, a notation booklet, and even a helpful substitute player in competitions.

Key Features:

• Available in 8 languages (Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish)
• Powerful engine with 4 playing modes: 1) Rules & 10 Training Levels; 2) Seconds per Move; 3) Time Schedule; 4) Fischer System
• Multicore 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 tap-to-enter move functionality
• Move input support, move hints, and help function
• Undo and redo moves; game browsing via Notation screen
• Replay and analyze games
• 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: 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