Mini Chess 5x5

Name: Mini Chess 5x5
Rating: 3.5 (78 reviews)
Author: Golmium

By: Golmium

A minimalistic chess game

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Features & Capabilities

Mini Chess 5x5 is a compact chess variant on a 5x5 board that preserves the strategic depth of chess while staying quick and beginner-friendly. It's ideal for teaching kids chess and for casual play with friends.

You can challenge the computer across several difficulty levels or use the extension as a real board for two players. The game simplifies rules by removing pawn double-moves and castling.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Games Education Kids

By:

Golmium

Rating:

3.50

(78) 1 new ratings

Version:

5.1 Last updated: 2025-10-21

Version code:

878936520

Creation date:

2019-03-28

Compatible devices:

Size:

9.81MB

URLs:

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-06

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 182,676 ▲ 574

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Developed by:

Golmium

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mini-chess-5x5/id1457707362

User Reviews

Reviewers praise the simple, casual mini-chess experience and its offline, no-frills appeal, with some finding it surprisingly engaging. However, many cite bugs that hinder gameplay, a weak or inconsistent AI, and balance issues that make certain levels frustrating. Some users want easier levels or tutorials and more variety. Overall, a charming mini-chess app that would benefit from improved stability and smarter opponent AI.

Pros

Simple and easy to pick up due to minimalist design.
Fun casual play focused on enjoyment rather than rewards.
Delivers the mini-chess concept as advertised and meets expectations.
Some players find it surprisingly engaging.

Cons

Frequent glitches and bugs that disrupt play (movement failures; persistent error messages).
Weak AI / inconsistent challenge (too easy/hard, repetitive, not satisfying).
Difficulty balance issues; requests for easier levels and puzzles.
Move legality/rule enforcement bugs (pawn first-move illegal, first-move legality errors).

Recent reviews

I like this game, because it is super simple and does not require internet. There’s just something about its simplicity that I adore. The fact that you get no reward for winning and no punishment for losing is honestly pretty neat. It’s clear they just want you to have fun. Good app, I definitely recommend it!