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Swindle

Play offline chess on Android against opponents with distinct personalities. Review games, replay moves and create a rival. Optional one-time purchases.

Choose a chess opponent by playing style, rather than just a difficulty number. Play locally, ask for a hint or explanation, and revisit key moments in your game review. Design a personal opponent and keep your games on your own device.

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Check Google Play for your device and country · listing checked 2026-11-09

What you can do

Play offline against built-in chess opponents with different personalities, with clocks and saved games you can resume.
Ask for a hint or an explanation during a game, then review key moments and replay your moves afterward. Free in-game assistance has limits; post-game review remains free.
Design a personal opponent by adjusting playing character and strength. One saved personal persona is free; additional creation is an optional permanent unlock.
Import and export individual PGN chess files, keep a local backup and restore optional one-time purchases with the original Google Play account.

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A closer look

Inside Swindle

Uploaded Google Play listing artwork, checked 31 October 2026. These eight images were uploaded on 28 October; the saved listing changes are ready to send for review. Sample games and store presentation framing are shown. Available tools depend on your installed version. Select a screen to view it full size.

Swindle uploaded Google Play artwork showing opponent selection in a staged chess scene — Meet your next opponent

Swindle uploaded Google Play artwork showing the Mirror opponent with sample game setup — Try the adaptive Mirror opponent

Swindle uploaded Google Play artwork showing a sample chess position and game controls — Play a local chess game

Swindle uploaded Google Play artwork showing a sample post-game review — Review the moves in your game

Swindle uploaded Google Play artwork showing sample coaching and mistake-practice tools — Practice with coaching tools

Swindle uploaded Google Play artwork showing in-game assistance for a sample chess position — Ask for a hint or explanation

Swindle uploaded Google Play artwork showing controls for a sample personal chess opponent — Create a personal opponent

Swindle uploaded Google Play artwork showing a fictional game history and saved results — Return to your saved games

Questions about Swindle

Can I play Swindle offline?

Yes. Chess against the built-in engine opponents, saved games and game review run on your Android device. Buying, verifying or restoring optional purchases needs an internet connection. Swindle is an offline single-player chess app; it does not offer online multiplayer.

Is Swindle free or subscription-based?

Core chess play, the built-in free opponents and post-game review are free. In-game hints and explanations have free limits. Optional persona packs, Unlimited Assistance and Unlimited Persona Creation are separate one-time purchases. The current Android offering does not require a subscription.

Can I create my own chess opponent?

Yes. Adjust a personal opponent's playing character and strength, then save it for local games. One saved personal persona is free. Unlimited Persona Creation is a separate optional purchase for creating more; it does not include persona packs or Unlimited Assistance.

Can I review and export my chess games?

Swindle keeps games on your device, supports post-game review and replay, and imports or exports individual PGN files. Save a backup before clearing app data or changing phones. PGN files and backups can contain player names or other personal information, so review them before sharing.

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