Gambits Edge: Chess Scanner
Box of Otters, LLC Games iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Gambits Edge: Chess Scanner is a free Games app for iPhone and iPad by Box of Otters, LLC. Rated 5.0/5 from 2 ratings. Requires iOS 15.0.
- Rating
- 5.0
- 2 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 174 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Sep 1
- 2026 · v1.0.42
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About Gambits Edge: Chess Scanner
Gambits Edge is your pocket chess coach. Scan any board. Get the best move in seconds. Snap a photo of any board, real or on screen, and get instant position analysis, best moves, threat detection, and human-style coaching that explains WHY a move matters, not just an evaluation number. WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT - On-device scanning: the board is recognized right on your iPhone or iPad. Fast, private, and works offline with no internet needed. - Coaching in plain English: named patterns (Scholar's Mate, Fried Liver, and 260+ more), move ratings from Blunder to Brilliant, and the reason the best move wins. - Fix a mirrored scan in one tap: the new Rotate button flips the whole position instantly, no dragging pieces. FEATURES - Scan any board from a photo or a screenshot - Best-move hints powered by a bundled Stockfish engine - Threat detection and full position analysis - Daily puzzles to sharpen your tactics - A 261+ pattern library: openings, traps, mating patterns, tactics, sacrifices, strategy, pawn structures, and endgames - Star your favorite patterns and filter or sort to find them fast - Import and share positions as FEN, PGN, a board image, or a link LEARN FASTER Every explanation is built for humans, not engines. See the idea behind an opening, why a sacrifice works, and the exact winning line, so you actually improve. PRO & SCAN PACKS Unlock unlimited scans, no ads, and unlimited hints with Gambits Edge Pro, available as a monthly or yearly auto-renewing subscription, or a one-time Lifetime purchase. New subscribers get a 7-day free trial. Prefer to pay as you go? Grab a one-time scan pack. Credits never expire, no subscription required. Subscription details: - Gambits Edge Pro Monthly and Pro Yearly are auto-renewable subscriptions. - Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. - Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the period ending. - Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://boxofotters.com/gambitsedge/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://boxofotters.com/gambitsedge/privacy.html
What’s new
Version 1.0.42 · Updated September 1, 2026
Performance and stability improvements. Faster, more reliable scans and fewer interruptions.
App privacy
The developer, Box of Otters, LLC, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
- Identifiers: Device ID
- Usage Data: Advertising Data
Data Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Usage Data: Product Interaction
- Purchases: Purchase History
- Contact Info: Email Address
- Identifiers: User ID
Used for: Analytics, App Functionality
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:
- Identifiers: Device ID
- Usage Data: Advertising Data
- User Content: Photos or Videos
- Diagnostics: Crash Data, Performance Data
Used for: Third-Party Advertising, Analytics, App Functionality
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