Best apps like Chess - London System

32+ similar apps compared and reviewed

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9 free apps
Updated July 2026

Whether you want more options like Chess or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 32+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Top Alternatives to Chess

Chess Guess Play like champion#1

Chess Guess Play like champion by Andrey Cherenkov

Basics of chess analysis
Editor's Choice
📚 Education
4.3(6 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Learn chess by analyzing games from world champions. Solve over 3000 tasks to improve your strategic understanding and combinational vision. Suitable for all ages, this app offers a unique way to study chess heritage and develop skills.

Selma Chess App#2

Selma Chess App by Byron Hall

Strong Contender
📚 Education
5.0(1 ratings)
Free
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Learn the fundamentals of chess with this interactive application. It guides you through board setup, piece movements, opening strategies, and attack themes with visual aids. Practice your moves directly on a virtual board to master the game.

Interactive Chess Books#3

Interactive Chess Books by Eric Tangborn

Worth Considering
📚 Education
5.0(1 ratings)
Free
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This app offers interactive lessons, tutorials, and practice exercises to help beginners and intermediate players improve their chess skills. It features a user-friendly interface with clear instructions, helpful tips, and engaging challenges to make learning fun and effective.

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Endgame: Chess database
Endgame: Chess database
Endgame: Chess database
A chess database
Free

Explore a curated collection of World Championship chess games daily. Learn and improve your skills with a "Game of the Day" feature. Developed by a chess enthusiast and iOS developer.

World Championship game collectionDaily "Game of the Day"Learning and improvement focus
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WertheApp
WertheApp
WertheApp
Interactive Algorithm Learning
Free
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iAnnotate Chess by Avikam C.
iAnnotate Chess by Avikam C.
iAnnotate Chess by Avikam C.
Keep track of your chess games
Free

This app allows users to play chess games while annotating their moves in a text editor. It features automatic saving, move legality checks, and a game replay function. Games can be saved as text files and shared or printed.

Play chess gamesAnnotate moves with commentsAutomatic game saving
📚 Education
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Chessnut - Play Chess
Chessnut - Play Chess
Chessnut - Play Chess
by ZHOU PINZHI
Free

Connect your smart chessboard to your phone for a seamless chess experience. Play online, against AI, or with friends, and analyze your games with advanced tools. Features include AI opponents, game history, and puzzle training.

Connects to Chessnut smart chessboardsPlay on Lichess & Chess.comLocal games against AI or friends
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Chess Openings Wizard
Chess Openings Wizard
Chess Openings Wizard
Tournament chess opening prep
$6.99

This app helps tournament chess players prepare their openings by designing and testing their knowledge of specific lines. It offers powerful editing and training tools, syncing with desktop versions and providing Stockfish analysis for move validation. Prepare openings quickly with tools refined over decades.

Design and test chess openingsFull editing and training powerSyncs with Mac and Windows versions
📚 Education
(2)
paid
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ABCHESS - Personal Trainer
ABCHESS - Personal Trainer
ABCHESS - Personal Trainer
Learn chess from Zero to Hero
Free

Learn chess with a structured program designed by an International Master. Access hundreds of video lessons, thousands of exercises, and track your progress with detailed statistics. Suitable for all levels, from beginner to advanced.

Step-by-step learning programVideo lessonsThousands of exercises
📚 Education
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free with in-app purchases
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Chess Max Academy
Chess Max Academy
Chess Max Academy
by Chess Max Nexus Inc
Free

Learn chess through interactive courses and activities. Engage with explanations, puzzles, and practice games to improve your skills. Designed for various learning levels, it makes understanding chess concepts easy and fun.

Interactive chess coursesActivity-based learningExplanation activities
📚 Education
(2)
free