Crazy Bishop is a chess engine for iOS and Android that offers 100 adjustable difficulty levels and PGN file support for game analysis.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
It removes the friction of finding an appropriately matched opponent by providing a computer engine that scales precisely to the user's current ELO rating.
For Chess players ranging from beginners to advanced users seeking a tool for skill development and game analysis.
What does it look like?
Key features
Computer difficulty scales from 258 to 2300 ELO rating to match user skill level.
Unlocks board styles and piece designs through gameplay achievements.
Allows reading and writing of PGN files for external analysis and game record management.
How much does it cost?
Full game functionality is provided at no cost, monetized through display ads during sessions.
Velocity
Dormant developmentShow more...
5 versions in history. Development pace: zombie.
Who built it?
UNBALANCE
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実戦詰碁
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囲碁であそぼ！
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ブラックジャックギア -オンラインカードバトル-User Sentiment
What do users think recently?
The recent review mood reads thrilled. Users appreciate the extensive range of difficulty levels allows players of all skill sets to find appropriate challenges and intuitive interface design makes the game accessible for new players without requiring external instruction manuals.
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
What users say, by theme
- The extensive range of difficulty levels allows players of all skill sets to find appropriate challenges
- Intuitive interface design makes the game accessible for new players without requiring external instruction manuals
6 of 6 recent reviews analyzed · limited sample · Thrilled overall
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Competitive landscape for Crazy Bishop
How's the Games market?
Crazy Bishop serves the casual-to-serious chess segment on Android and iOS, maintaining a 4.52 rating on Android. The absence of major updates for over 800 days signals a maintenance-mode posture that contrasts with the feature-rich live-ops models of category rivals.
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Key takeaways for Crazy Bishop
Where is it heading?
The casual chess market is consolidating around apps with frequent content updates and social features. Crazy Bishop remains stable due to its core engine, but the lack of recent development will likely result in a slow decline in new-user conversion as competitors offer more modern interfaces.
- The 854-day update gap signals a maintenance-only posture, which will likely lead to gradual user attrition as competitors introduce modern live-ops features.
The SWOT
- 100-level ELO progression creates structured skill-matching
- Medal-based reward system incentivizes session frequency
- Social leaderboards could leverage existing medal-based engagement
Next best moves
Audit performance on legacy hardware because user complaints flag stuttering on older devices → improve retention
The counter-intuitive read
The lack of updates is a feature, not a bug…
Read the full takeSince the last report: The addition of PGN file support and the formalization of ad-supported monetization are the primary updates. These changes clarify the app's utility for serious players while highlighting the ongoing reliance on a legacy codebase.
Bottom line
Crazy Bishop retains core users through granular ELO scaling, but the lack of recent updates leaves the app vulnerable to rivals with active live-ops, which will eventually erode the current rating baseline.
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Can I analyze my games in Crazy Bishop?
Sources
- [1] Play Store, source
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