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, showcasing its impressive capabilities despite a narrow defeat (five draws and one loss). More recently, it achieved a commendable third-place finish in the (unofficial) 2019 World Championship Computer Draughts competition, running on a less powerful mobile platform than its desktop counterpart. Prepare for a formidable opponent, regardless of your device!
Maximus caters to all players, from novices to experts. Begin with a mode designed to teach the rules, where Maximus makes random moves. Progress through ten training levels, each progressively more challenging, before tackling Maximus with longer thinking times. Analyze past games to identify weaknesses and improve your strategy.
Beyond gameplay, Maximus functions as a travel draughts set, a 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 tutorial and 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 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/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
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