Play Magnus: official App with Chess Engine
Posted: Tue Feb 25, 2014 5:54 pm
Magnus Carlsen just released on the App Store a free application. Here's what he says about it on Facebook :
Appstore Link: https://itunes.apple.com/nz/app/play-ma ... mpt=uo%3D2
And here's the App's description on the Appstore :Remember a few weeks ago I gave you a hint about something I was working on? I’m excited to say that the time has come!
Introducing, Play Magnus!
PlayMagnus is a free iOS app, that includes a chess engine tuned to play like me at different ages, training videos and the chance to play me live! I really care about helping the chess community bring our game to more people around the world, with a particular focus on young people. Play Magnus is my first step in helping us achieve that goal.
Want to test your chess skills against the World Champion of Chess? Now you can! Play Magnus offers you the opportunity to play chess against the official Magnus Carlsen "tuned" chess engine and gives you the chance to qualify to play Magnus Carlsen Live at a secret location! Play Magnus on your iPhone and iPod Touch - it's free!
Play Magnus supports 1 player gameplay, while future versions will offer multiplayer functionality.
In the mean time, test your skills against challenging the Magnus Carlsen computer opponent and share with your friends to earn additional points!
Play Magnus offers exciting features, including:
- Magnus Carlsen tuned chess engine with general functionality
- Sharing functions
- About Magnus Carlsen updates
- Exclusive chess training with Magnus Carlsen approved problems
- Exclusive video content of Magnus Carlsen
- Chance to qualify to Play Magnus Live at a secret location annually
Play Magnus is supported by unobtrusive advertising. By upgrading Play Magnus, you get the same great app without the ads.
Appstore Link: https://itunes.apple.com/nz/app/play-ma ... mpt=uo%3D2