Gambits Edge: Chess Scanner
Not in any tracked top chart right now.
Updated 24 Oct 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
DeveloperBox of Otters, LLC
CategoryGames
PriceFree
Released
Rating★ 5.0 (2)
Version1.0.43
Age rating4+
First seen by us
23 Oct 2026
23 Oct 2026Rating
5.0 ★
2 ratings
Measured
Gambits Edge: Chess Scanner on the App Store
App details
App ID
6769525049
Publisher
Box of Otters, LLC
On the store since
Jun 2026
Under a year
Minimum OS
iOS 15.0+
iPhone 6s and later
Devices
iPhone · iPad
Universal purchase
Content rating
4+
Languages
1
EN
Size
183 MB
Also listed in
Board, Strategy, Education
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Not charting right now. | ||
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
Rating
5.0 ★
2 ratings
Measured
Ratings
2
Measured
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
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
Latest updates
1.0.43
Board scans now read castling rights correctly. Every opening trap and puzzle explanation was rewritten and checked with an engine. Fixed a crash on low-memory devices during scanning.
