Is IPad app Smallchess good for analyzing my games?
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anaguma
Jan 7, 2017
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I came across this website http://www.smallchess.com, it states that it uses stockfish source code to create this app. I'm wondering if this is useful for analyzing my games. Currently I use shredder on my iPad but I notice it runs very slowly. Has anyone used smallchess? Or do U have any apps to recommend on the iPad for chess analysis? Thanks!
SmallChess does not use Stockfish engine, however on same site you find SmallFish app that: 1) uses Stockfish; 2) is free; 3) has excellent user interface. I use it on my iPhone and just love it.
anaguma wrote:
Ok thanks for your reply! Do u use it for analyzing your own games?
Sometimes I do, but I prefer to analyze my own games on PC's large screen with software like Fritz or Aquarium. However if I can't use my PC then yes - I will use SmallFish on my iPhone. Try it - you will be amazed!
I mostly use SmallFish for training while commuting - playing tactical, strategical, endgame positions against Stockfish, then analysing where did I go wrong.
Jan 8, 2017
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Hi, I'm the creator for both SmallChess and SmallFish.
SmallChess runs my own chess engine and have no resemble to the Stockfish engine. It has many features, like variation board and control panel that you can't see anywhere.
SmallFish is another app, which is independent. It runs the Stockfish engine, and is totally free.
My recommendation is: try both. SmallFish is stronger, but it doesn't have as many features as SmallChess.