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, showcasing its impressive capabilities despite a narrow defeat (five draws and one loss). More recently, it achieved a respectable third-place finish in the (unofficial) 2019 World Championship Computer Draughts competition, running on a desktop computer. Even on mobile devices, Maximus proves a formidable opponent!
Whether you're a seasoned draughts player or a complete beginner, Maximus offers a range of difficulty levels. Start with a mode to learn the rules (Maximus plays randomly), then progress through ten training levels, 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 set, notation booklet, and even a substitute player for competitions!
Key Features:
- Available in 8 languages (Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish)
- Powerful engine with four playing modes: 1) Rules & 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 move input
- Move input support, move hints, and help functions
- Undo/redo moves; game browsing via Notation screen
- Replay and analyze past games
- 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
