Maximus: The Premier International Draughts 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, resulting in a close defeat (five draws and one loss). More recently, Maximus achieved a 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 expert or a complete beginner, Maximus offers a range of difficulty levels to suit your needs. Begin with a level designed to help you learn the rules, where Maximus makes random moves. Progress through ten training levels, from beginner to expert, before challenging Maximus with longer thinking times. Analyze your games with Maximus to identify areas for improvement and learn from your mistakes.
Beyond gameplay, Maximus functions as a draughts travel set, a notation booklet, and even a handy 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 of the game + 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 and tap-to-move controls
- Move input support, move hints, and help function
- Undo and redo moves; game browsing via Notation screen
- Replay and analyze past games
- Save, load, email, and import games and positions in Portable Draughts Notation (PDN) format
- Randomly selected opening book moves for diverse gameplay
- Display of draughts clock, square numbers (optional), engine information, and principal variation (optional)
- Additional options: board rotation, position setup, automatic replay
Key Differences from the PC Version: Smaller opening book and endgame database. No ads.
Link to Tournament Base, Results, and Games of Maximus: http://toernooibase.kndb.nl/opvraag/uitslagenspeler.php?taal=1&Nr=11535
