DuoQi

What it does

DuoQi is an iOS app for playing Chess or Xiangqi with someone sitting nearby. Two iPhones discover and connect directly over peer-to-peer Wi-Fi—no account, game server, or internet connection required. Create a room, find nearby players, or join via QR code. It includes clocks, rematches, match series, local stats and replay, custom boards and pieces, plus a same-device tabletop mode.

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Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS. Meet Pocket Rook, the new name for DuoQi. • Chess only, with a new bold look • Join a game by QR code, 6-digit code or the nearby list • Encrypted connection between phones • Games resume after a dropped connection • Pro: monthly, yearly or lifetime • Now in 13 languages • Smoother nearby play: clocks and turns stay in sync after your opponent moves • Traditional Chinese is now available in Settings • Clearer privacy details for Camera (QR) and Local Network • Bug fixes and stability improvements Thanks for playing DuoQi. A rating helps more people find face-to-face chess and xiangqi. To help you better understand the…from apps.apple.com

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