# Just Chess

> Chess game with AI opponent, animations, sounds.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.softosaurus.justchess](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.softosaurus.justchess)

## Overview

- **ID:** `org.softosaurus.justchess`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Softosaurus
- **Category:** GAME\_BOARD
- **Downloads:** 67
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-10
- **First published:** 2026-02-24
- **Publisher country:** DE
- **Size:** 30 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.softosaurus.justchess)
- **Website:** [https://dimush.github.io/](https://dimush.github.io/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/softosaurus/privacy-policy](https://sites.google.com/view/softosaurus/privacy-policy)

## Description

Just Chess is a simple, but feature-rich chess application for Android that combines elegant design with intelligent gameplay. This app offers a polished chess experience for players of all skill levels.<br>Key Features<br>• Intelligent AI Opponent<br>• 8 Difficulty Levels: From beginner-friendly to challenging, with adjustable AI difficulty that uses minimax algorithm with transposition tables for optimal move calculation<br>• Real-time AI Progress: Visual feedback with a progress indicator showing the AI&#39;s thinking process<br>• Position Analysis: Displays the number of positions evaluated during AI calculations<br>• Flexible Game Modes<br>• Play Against AI: Challenge the computer in a traditional game where you control one side<br>• Auto-Play Mode: Watch two AI opponents play against each other - perfect for learning strategies or entertainment<br>• Choose Your Side: Play as White (default) or Black, with the board automatically oriented to your perspective<br>Rich Gameplay Features<br>• Full Chess Rules: Complete implementation including castling, en passant, pawn promotion, check, checkmate, and stalemate detection<br>• Move Validation: Only legal moves are allowed, with visual highlighting of valid moves for the selected piece<br>• Move History: Complete undo/redo functionality to review and replay games<br>• Last Move Highlighting: Visual indication of the most recent move on the board<br>• Check Detection: Immediate visual and audio feedback when a king is in check<br>• Polished User Experience<br>• Smooth Animations: Fluid piece movement animations (can be disabled for faster gameplay)<br>• Sound Effects: Contextual audio feedback for moves, captures, check, checkmate, and game events (toggleable)<br>• Game Timer: Built-in timer to track how long you&#39;ve been playing<br>• Portrait and Landscape Modes: Optimized layouts for both screen orientations<br>• Difficulty Adjustment: Change AI difficulty mid-game with a convenient slider (1-8 scale)<br>• Animation Control: Enable or disable piece animations based on preference<br>• Sound Toggle: Turn sound effects on or off<br>• Side Selection: Switch between playing as White or Black<br>• Quick Settings: Easily accessible settings panel without interrupting gameplay

## Rankings

- #2,138,216 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `org.softosaurus.justchess.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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