# Chess Problems Lite — Fun Directmate Chess Puzzles

> Interactive chess puzzles for skill improvement with leaderboards and customization. (iPhone/iPad app by Gano Technologies LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-problems-lite/id369822228 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Gano Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/333237652)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Board, Puzzle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 24 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 7 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-05-04
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-problems-lite/id369822228/reviews.md

## What is Chess Problems Lite?

A lite version of the Ultimate mate in 1 to 4+ chess puzzle apps! 

Sharpen your chess skills!  Beginners and experienced players will enjoy solving these chess problems!

This app has 10 interactive chess problems ranging from easy mate in one move problems to very challenging mate in four moves. The object is to finish each game by forcing a checkmate in a given number of moves. In the full versions of this app there are a much larger number of classical puzzles collected from a variety of sources. These puzzles are fun to play and can be enjoyed at your leisure on your iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad.

Chess problems are especially useful for learning to play chess or anyone wanting to improve their skills.

New features added include:
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- Completely revamped chess engine that is much stronger

- Timing clock is displayed while you are working on each puzzle. How long you take to solve a puzzle is stored.

- New options: more chess piece sets (total of 7) and more colors schemes (total of 7) including wood and marble. (Improved the options menu as well)

- Social Gaming:  Leaderboards to compare the number of puzzles you have solved with your friends and other players.  Facebook integration - including the ability to post your progress and ask your friends for help on a puzzle.

- Universal app - works on iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad - high resolution graphics all around (where supported).

For even more chess puzzle challenges check out these apps:
- Mate in 1 Puzzles 
- Mate in 2 Puzzles
- Mate in 3 Puzzles  
- Mate in 4+ Puzzles

## Key features

- Directmate chess puzzles
- Mate in 1 to 4+ moves
- Revamped chess engine
- Timing clock for puzzles
- Customizable piece sets and color schemes
- Leaderboards and Facebook integration

## Recent user reviews (10 of 24)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-problems-lite/id369822228/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Frustrating Bczz

*2016-08-02*

First, thank you, to the publisher making this available for free. I have enjoyed what I could.
   There are more than one way to approach the report on this app if either you are up for a good challenge or if you like find a way to burn time. It's possible to want both, like waiting until you've finished serving your sentence.
   The way I approach is to just find the solution. We assume everyone would. It's frustrating when the solution is bogus. Once that happens I leave the app forever as I'm not in jail and don't need to burn time. 
   Case in point is the W.Pauly, puzzle. The visual solution isn't possible and the print-out of the moves isn't accurate. It's just mistakes but that's frustrating. After that I can no longer trust the app. 
   It's good to get an eye for checkmate. The shorter scenarios are more realistic for sharpening your game. The 3- 4 move puzzles depend on the computer opponents yet unknown moves and are more like hobby time. 
  I'm sure they will fix or remove the W.Pauly puzzle.

### 4/5 — Fun App

*2016-05-22*

These chess puzzles are a delightful challenge. Thank you. If you relish the smell of circuits burning between your ears, tally-ho. The app is no push-over but merciful enough to let your head expand a size or two --if you have a big sack of patience and try a passel of times. ( I'm still trying, and still not solving too many. But if you lean in your ear a million meters closer and stifle a heartbeat or two in a row, you just might sense my skull stretching.) Yeah, the puzzles are great fun, in a humble pie kind of way. Don

### 2/5 — Not enough puzzles

*2015-12-03*

I like the games, challenging and fun. But they only give you ten of them, I was done in a day. If they update they really need to add a heck of a lot more to puzzles to this app!

### 1/5 — Stop asking for reviews

*2014-11-07*

Ask = 1 star

### 5/5 — Excellent app

*2014-08-28*

Great puzzles.

### 4/5 — mate puzzles

*2014-08-02*

great

### 5/5 — Please support horizontal view

*2013-09-14*

rating=5 because I'm happy you make these games, but it really should allow me to rotate sideways . . .

### 5/5 — My review

*2013-04-28*

Love it. I cant put my iPad down.

### 5/5 — Great - but help please

*2013-03-24*

Great game.  But I can't figure out puzzle 6.   I don't need the solution (which i know) just the theory behind the first move and why it causes the response it does.

### 5/5 — Great puzzles

*2012-12-11*

As a beginner I have had a hard time finding chess puzzles that were easy enough for me to have any hope of solving.  These puzzles met me at my level and have quickly helped me to improve my ability to checkmate.  I am actually using more strategy now, and I am winning far more games.

## Frequently asked questions about Chess Problems Lite

### What is Chess Problems Lite?

Chess Problems Lite is a mobile application designed to help users improve their chess skills by solving directmate puzzles. It offers a variety of challenges ranging from simple one-move checkmates to more complex four-move scenarios.

### What kind of chess puzzles are available in Chess Problems Lite?

The app features 10 interactive chess problems. These range from easy 'mate in one' puzzles to more challenging 'mate in four' moves, designed to test and improve tactical understanding.

### Does Chess Problems Lite have ads?

No, Chess Problems Lite does not contain advertisements. It is a completely ad-free experience for users.

### Can I play Chess Problems Lite offline?

The description does not explicitly state offline play capabilities. However, given the nature of solving puzzles, it is likely playable without an active internet connection once downloaded.

### How does the timing clock in Chess Problems Lite work?

A timing clock is displayed while you are working on each puzzle. The time taken to solve each puzzle is recorded, allowing you to track your speed and efficiency.

### What are the customization options in Chess Problems Lite?

Chess Problems Lite offers new options including 7 different chess piece sets and 7 color schemes, such as wood and marble. The options menu has also been improved for better usability.

### Does Chess Problems Lite support multiplayer or social features?

Yes, Chess Problems Lite includes social gaming features like leaderboards to compare puzzle-solving progress with friends and other players. It also offers Facebook integration to post progress and ask for help.

### On which devices can I play Chess Problems Lite?

Chess Problems Lite is a universal app that works on iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad. It features high-resolution graphics where supported by the device.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.4 — 2024-01-02

- Latest iOS and iPadOS Compatibility updates
- Minor bug fixes

### 4.3 — 2020-11-26

- Dark Mode support
- Support for all new iPhone and iPad screen resolutions (+ MacOS Apple Silicon ready)
- iOS 14 compatibility improvements
- Bug fixes
- iOS 12+ required for this update

### 4.2 — 2019-07-13

- Added a new Color Scheme option:  Light Green and Yellow!
- Improvements to iOS 12 compatibility

### 4.1 — 2019-05-01

- iOS 12 Compatibility updates
- A couple of small bug fixes

### 4.0.1 — 2017-11-13

- Support for the iPhone X including Super Retina HD graphics
- Significantly improved compatibility with iOS 11
- Speed improvements
- interface improvements
- many bug fixes
- new icon / name

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All apps by Gano Technologies LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/333237652

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