# Chess Endgame Puzzle Trainer — Tactics, Endings & Checkmate

> Tactics, Endings & Checkmate (iPhone/iPad app by Dawid Wrzesinski.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-endgame-puzzle-trainer/id6746067677 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Dawid Wrzesinski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1812701337)
- Category: Games, Education, Board, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 184 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2025-05-19
- Data updated: 2026-07-05
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-endgame-puzzle-trainer/id6746067677/reviews.md

## What is Chess Endgame Puzzle Trainer?

Stop losing won games. Endgames decide more chess outcomes than any opening trick - yet most players never practice them. Chess Endgame Puzzle Trainer gives you 50,000+ endgame puzzles covering every piece combination, rating 300 to 2800+. 100% offline.

WHY ENDGAMES MATTER

Most players obsess over openings while ignoring the phase that actually decides the game. Studies show that endgame training produces the fastest rating gains at every level. This app puts the most comprehensive endgame puzzle library available right on your phone - no internet required.

50,000+ ENDGAME PUZZLES

Every puzzle is sourced from real games and carefully categorized:

- King & Pawn endgames: the foundation of all endgame play
- Rook endgames: the most common type in real games
- Bishop & Knight endgames: master the tricky minor piece endings
- Queen endgames: convert your material advantage
- Complex multi-piece positions: advanced challenges

Difficulty ranges from beginner-friendly (300) to grandmaster-level (2800+). The adaptive rating system matches puzzles to your exact skill level and adjusts in real time as you improve.

PUZZLE SMASH MODE

Think you're fast? Puzzle Smash gives you 3 minutes to solve as many endgame positions as possible. It's the most addictive way to train — compete against yourself and watch your speed and accuracy improve with every session.

STOCKFISH ANALYSIS

Every puzzle includes full Stockfish engine analysis. After solving (or failing), explore the position deeply — see the best continuation, understand why your move was wrong, and learn the underlying endgame principles. This is how real improvement happens.

TRACK YOUR PROGRESS

Your dynamic rating adapts to your strength in real time. Detailed statistics show your performance across days, weeks, and months — so you always know which endgame types need more work and where you're improving fastest.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED

- 50,000+ endgame puzzles — the largest dedicated collection
- 100% offline — no internet required, ever
- Rating 300–2800+ for all skill levels
- Puzzle Smash — 3-minute speed challenge
- Stockfish engine analysis for every position
- Smart hint system when you're stuck
- Dark mode for comfortable late-night training
- Clean, distraction-free interface
- Progress tracking with detailed statistics

BUILT FOR EVERY LEVEL

Whether you're learning basic King & Pawn endings or perfecting complex Rook endgames, this app meets you where you are. Club players, tournament competitors, and casual improvers all benefit from focused, systematic endgame practice.

Your openings might get you an advantage. Your tactics might win you material. But it's your endgame that wins you the game.

Stop guessing. Start training.

Terms of Use: https://dawikk-apps.vercel.app/ChessEndgameTactics/termsOfUse.html

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Super Large Subscription | $12.99 | per year |
| Flat White Subscription | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| Espresso Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Latte Subscription | $7.99 | per 6 months |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Espresso | $3.99 | one-time |
| Latte | $9.99 | one-time |
| Flat White | $6.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0 — 2026-07-02

What's new
• Special Events: join weekly events for bonus XP.
• Compete on live leaderboards and earn trophies for top finishes.
• New Events calendar to see what's coming up.
• Event participation now syncs across your devices (sign in to join).
• Accurate countdowns, smoother event screens, and polish fixes.

### 1.9 — 2026-05-08

Fixed a bug where Puzzle Smash scores and puzzle rating could be reset after launching the app with a poor or no internet connection. Your records are now safe regardless of network conditions.

### 1.7 — 2026-04-14

• Your rating and progress now sync instantly after signing in - no app restart needed
• Mistake review panel now fits correctly on all screen sizes
• Fix of progress reset after opening app

### 1.6 — 2026-02-27

Major fixes related to incorrect rating calculation. Refresh of user interface and bugfixing of major issues

### 1.5 — 2025-11-24

1. Improved way of saving progress in locally and in a cloud.
2. New Opening Explorer with plan to build Opening Repertoire Builder in the next release.
3. User Interface better organized with split into multiple tabs. It allows me to create simpler instead of overloaded screens.
4. Possibility of playing with computer with Time Control.
5. Improved Stockfish integration
6. Fix for Chessboard perspective in the Puzzle Smash mode
7. Introducing Onboarding for new Players. It is adjusting rating.

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