Chess Arsenal

Chess Arsenal

Opening preparation on the go

10 ratings
13 reviews

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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 29, 2014
  • November 15, 2020
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Organize and memorize your chess opening knowledge with a personalized repertoire. Train your memory with targeted quizzes and identify weaknesses to out-prepare opponents. Import and export your openings in PGN format.

Customizable opening repertoire
Targeted quiz training
Import/Export PGN files
Record annotations and notes
Identify repertoire gaps
Build lines for White and Black
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What's New in Chess Arsenal

1.7.2

November 15, 2020

- Fix crash when no training positions are found due to a filter or new DB.

User reviews

Color

The idea of this app is great, I just wish the chess board was a darker color so my migraines won’t trigger. I would be incredibly thankful for the customizable board and background, thank you :)

Lacks a lot of features

I have a Mac.. so no chessbase unless I dualboot. Bought this because I heard it works, despite lack of updates.

Regretting, because there is no clear way to delete a opening. No clear way to not play through the opening from the VERY BEGINNING.

I chose the option to skip training a certain move, which worked, but it is not allowing me to return to the previous configuration. I’m a software developer and can tell this is an abandoned application which had much potential.
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Abandoned app

Long time without an update, but still the best app of its kind, objectively.

Custom opening practice tool

This app is one of my favorites since I have the older Chess Opening Wizard and Chess Position Trainer on the desktop. So I can import my custom openings and practice on my iPhone. Any chance to get a VR or AR version? I can’t afford to pay a programmer to create one for me for my Oculus Rift. Although I am trying.

This is one of the best chess tools out there and the one I use the most. Thank you for this app. Love it to death!
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Awesome app

I'm a club player rated about 1900. I use this app daily to create my opening repertoire. I store my favorite lines from various books and opening databases. It would be awesome if Stockfish was built into it. It allows PGN files to be emailed/imported/exported as well.

FAQ

Does Chess Arsenal include a chess database?

No, Chess Arsenal does not include a database. It is designed for managing your own personalized opening repertoire, starting with a blank slate for you to fill.

How can I add my chess openings to Chess Arsenal?

You can manually enter your opening variations, specify key moves, and provide alternative responses. Chess Arsenal also supports importing PGN files via iTunes or through the 'Open in Chess Arsenal' feature in other apps.

What kind of training does Chess Arsenal offer?

Chess Arsenal offers targeted quizzes to help you memorize your openings. You can train specific lines, repeat failed quizzes, and review your best and worst results to identify weaknesses.

Can I use Chess Arsenal offline?

Yes, Chess Arsenal is designed to be used offline. Once you have entered or imported your opening repertoire, you can train and manage it without an internet connection.

How does Chess Arsenal handle different responses to moves?

You can enter alternative moves for specific situations and add comments to explain these variations. This allows you to build a nuanced repertoire that accounts for different player styles or specific opponent tendencies.

What is the price of Chess Arsenal?

Chess Arsenal is a paid application with a one-time purchase price of $1.99.

What devices is Chess Arsenal compatible with?

Chess Arsenal is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices.

How often is Chess Arsenal updated?

The latest version, 1.7.2, was released on November 15, 2020. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, this indicates it has received updates since its initial release in 2014.