Halfchess
naval saini Games iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Halfchess is a free Games app for iPhone and iPad by naval saini. Requires iOS 15.1. Updated May 25, 2026.
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 41 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- May 25
- 2026 · v1.2.0
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About Halfchess
Most games are designed to keep you hooked. This one isn’t. Half Chess is a quiet, focused alternative to endless scrolling and dopamine-driven games. You get one puzzle a day. One attempt. Then you’re done. One Game. Then Stop. No infinite levels. No binge sessions. One puzzle every day One chance to solve it No retries, no grinding You play, you think, and you move on. Designed to Respect Your Time This is not a game that tries to keep you. No ads No streak pressure No manipulation loops Just a few minutes of real focus. A Daily Mental Reset Think of it as a short break for your mind. Step away from noise and distraction Engage deeply for a few minutes Return sharper Simple. Minimal. Intentional. Everything unnecessary has been removed. Clean interface No clutter No interruptions Only the board and your decisions. Half Board. Full Attention. The smaller board increases intensity. Every move matters No passive play Constant engagement Built for People Who Value Focus Busy professionals Deep work enthusiasts Anyone tired of mindless scrolling Most apps compete for your attention. This one gives it back.
What’s new
Version 1.2.0 · Updated May 25, 2026
We made the games easier and added tiebreakers rounds.
Play today's Sudoku puzzle
A quick 6×6 Sudoku every day; levels grow to the classic 9×9. A free daily puzzle from Fiplay, same board for everyone. It plays right here, no download.
App privacy
The developer, naval saini, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Contact Info: Email Address, Name
- Identifiers: Device ID, User ID
- Usage Data: Product Interaction
- Diagnostics: Crash Data, Performance Data, Other Diagnostic Data
Used for: Developer’s Advertising or Marketing, Analytics, Product Personalization, App Functionality
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| App | Rating | Price | Last updated | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halfchess | – | Free | May 25, 2026 | |
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| Dark Chess Pro | – | Free | Aug 27, 2026 | Compare |
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