BOT.vinnik Chess: Winning Patterns (2020)

Developer

Deep Green Games

Publisher

Abyssal Studios

Platforms

Windows, macOS

Genres

Casual, Indie, Strategy

Rating

4.4 of 5, 84 player ratings

Typical playtime

about 1.1 hours

Where to get it

Steam

How it feels

A calm, minimalist chess tutor that challenges you with pattern recognition and a subtly idiosyncratic AI personality.

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What players say

Players say the puzzles are grouped well to practice patterns but the game is very short with around 20 puzzles. The UI feels janky and movement is slow, and the snarky bot's personality comes across as toxic to some. Explanations for correct moves are lacking, making it less useful for novices.

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