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Chess King - Learn to Play

Chess King - Learn to Play

Train like a master

2.5K ratings
318 reviews
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 19, 2017
  • July 24, 2026

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Master the game of chess with this comprehensive learning app. It offers interactive lessons, puzzles, and analysis for all skill levels, from beginner to advanced. Improve your tactics and strategy with a personal chess trainer, available online and offline.

✓100+ learning courses
✓Interactive theoretical lessons
✓High-quality, double-checked puzzles
✓Personal chess trainer
✓Computer analysis
✓Offline support
✓Chess tasks for kids
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Chess King. Based on 2.5K reviews and a 4.8/5 average, it highlights the 9 positives and 10 negatives reviewers mention most about this game.

Positive things

  • ⭐Best game in the world
  • 👍Helpful for practice
  • 💡Excellent tutorial and training content
  • 🎨Well-chosen puzzles
  • 🧠Improves pattern recognition and tactics
  • 🧠Comprehensive chess learning
  • 🧠Excellent training material
  • 🧠Improves chess skills
  • 🧠Superb tactics training

Negative things

  • 💰Expensive
  • 🐛Crashes on iPhone and iPad
  • 🐛Buggy after recent update
  • 🤔Confusing interface and lack of instructions
  • 🤔Difficult for beginners
  • 🤔Puzzles have issues
  • 🤔Slow enemy animations
  • 🤔Cannot reset progress
  • 🤔Adds when playing paid sections
  • 🤔Hard to use
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What's New in Chess King

5.9.1

July 24, 2026

* Added App Introduction section to Home screen * Redesigned Home screen * Various fixes and improvements

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Subscription plans

CT-ART: The Best Tactics

The best tactics courses, includes CT-ART 4.0

$5.991 Month
7 Days trial
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In-App Purchases

$12.99

Chess: From Beginner to Club

Full course

Events

Read more about University Mode: Master Chess
Event EndedMajor Update

University Mode: Master Chess

Dive into structured education with University!

Mar 13, 2026 — Apr 13, 2026

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By far the best collection of chess tactics

You do not need Chess.com or Lichess tactics. The curated problems for all of the courses are so much better, and the length/depth of variations will help train your calculation far better
DrDomePhDDrDomePhD

Minor issues.

Love Chess King, but the lack of setting to adjust for under promotion deserves only a 4.
DBLClickDBLClick

Beginner Chess Tactics

Phenomenal Chess App, digitizing and making puzzles from the Blokh and Ivashchenko available at your fingertips!!
cycledelic_brothercycledelic_brother

Great App & Customer Support

This app has some of the best tactical courses and puzzles out there. Can definitely find something for any level. Plus, the customer support is amazing. I reported a bug in the app that was causing it to crash. They promptly responded and pushed an update within 24 hours.
irishmac473irishmac473

Так держать!

Прекрасное приложение. Спасибо вам за ваш труд!
venuerovenuero
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Reported Bugs

5 issues

Crashes on M1 Macs

Bug

Doesnot work with iOS 13 dark mode

Bug

Doesnot show board and pieces in exercises

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Cannot restore purchases

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Doesnot sync progress across devices

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Requested Features

7 requests

Add dark mode option

Feature

Improve user interface and design

Feature

Add more opening courses

Feature

Provide better explanations for moves

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Allow resetting progress

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Improve syncing across devices

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Add online chess mode

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FAQ

What does Chess King - Learn to Play do?

This app provides a comprehensive platform for learning and improving chess skills. It offers over 100 courses covering tactics, strategy, and puzzles, acting as a personal chess trainer. You can practice, analyze games, and receive hints and explanations to enhance your gameplay.

What are the key features of this chess app?

Key features include over 100 learning courses, interactive theoretical lessons, high-quality puzzles, computer analysis for any position, and refutations for common mistakes. It also offers offline support, customizable board themes, and VoiceOver compatibility.

How much does Chess King - Learn to Play cost?

The app offers a free part for each course, allowing you to test its functionality. Individual courses can be purchased separately, or you can opt for a subscription that grants access to all courses for a limited time. Payment is handled through your iTunes account.

Is Chess King - Learn to Play available offline?

Yes, the app offers full offline support. This means you can access and utilize all its learning courses, puzzles, and features without an internet connection, making it convenient for learning on the go.

Who is this app intended for?

This app is designed for anyone interested in chess, regardless of their current skill level. It caters to beginners looking to learn the rules, intermediate players aiming to improve their tactics and strategy, and advanced players seeking to refine their master-level play.