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Alexey Polunin
For chess players seeking tactical practice and readers interested in public domain classic literature.
Known forActive Chess
For chess players seeking tactical practice and readers interested in public domain classic literature.
Providing digital access to classic literature and cognitive training tools. Focused on simple, accessible interfaces for readers and puzzle enthusiasts.
Target audience
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Free 8Last updated
Active Chess
v4.18
6mo ago
Primary focus
Chess gaming and digital literature
Scale
indie
Target audience
Chess players seeking tactical practice and readers interested in public domain classic literature.
With only one release in the last six months and a majority of the portfolio categorized as abandoned or low-activity, development is currently in a maintenance phase.
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Dominates the public domain classic literature niche with a massive, established user base and specialized audio-first delivery.
Strategic outlook coming soon.
What fed this analysis
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