Chess: Learn by Following
Learn Chess by Following
About
Learn chess openings and endgames through a unique four-stage process: follow, understand, practice, and challenge. Master tactics with over 240 puzzles and play against four AI opponents. Core features are available offline.
What's New in Chess
1.0.2
August 3, 2026
What's New - Complete FIDE draw handling: 75-move rule and fivefold repetition, each labelled on the result screen. - Quick Match now starts straight from the home screen. - Fixed a freeze when an opening drill handed over to free play on odd-length lines such as the Italian Game. - Match clocks and bot replies no longer act on a stale position.
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FAQ
Does Chess: Learn by Following have ads?
Yes, Chess: Learn by Following is supported by AdMob advertising. An App Tracking Transparency prompt appears on first launch for device identifier use.
Can I play Chess: Learn by Following offline?
Yes, the core features of Chess: Learn by Following, including learning flows and puzzles, run fully offline. No account is required to use these features.
What are the learning stages in Chess: Learn by Following?
Chess: Learn by Following uses a four-stage learning flow: Follow (trace moves), Understand (read reasoning), Practice (reproduce from memory), and Challenge (play AI with the same opening).
How many puzzles are available in Chess: Learn by Following?
Chess: Learn by Following offers over 240 tactics puzzles across six themes, including fork, pin, skewer, discovered attack, mate in N, and back rank.
What age rating does Chess: Learn by Following have?
Chess: Learn by Following has an age rating of 4+.
How does Chess: Learn by Following track progress?
Progress is tracked through Puzzle ELO over time, win/loss records against bots, and course completion with star ratings. Stats can be filtered by week, month, three months, or all time.
What AI opponents are available in Chess: Learn by Following?
Chess: Learn by Following features four AI opponents with ELO ratings ranging from 600 to 1600, each possessing a distinct playing style. The app also includes a configurable chess clock and move history.
How often is Chess: Learn by Following updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on August 3, 2026, indicating recent updates. The app was first released on April 22, 2026.
