Chess Puzzles: Tactics Trainer

Chess Puzzles: Tactics Trainer

Adaptive Training • Improve

212 ratings
19 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 6, 2025
  • August 26, 2026

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Enhance your chess skills with adaptive tactical training. Solve millions of real-game puzzles to build pattern recognition and increase your rating. The system adjusts to your level, offering structured sessions for steady progress.

Adaptive puzzle difficulty
Millions of real-game chess puzzles
Themed tactical training (forks, pins, etc.)
Engine-supported analysis
Rating growth and accuracy tracking
Structured training sessions
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What's New in Chess Puzzles

3.74

August 26, 2026

Minor UI and performance improvements

Subscription plans

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7-day free trial, then billed annually. Cancel anytime.

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User reviews

Phenomenal Training Aid

The developer is very responsive and a pleasure to deal with. The app is one of the best training aids I have used. The puzzles are endless and I can focused on my weakness unlike other apps. 10/10!

Response from developer

Thank you - this truly made my day! Training on your weaknesses is exactly what Chess.PhD is built for, so I'm thrilled it's working for you. Always an email away if you have ideas or need anything. Thanks for the 10/10!

game

helps a lot

Response from developer

Love to hear it - glad it's helping! Thanks for the 5 stars, and shout anytime if there's something that'd make it even better.

Norm

The app definitely deserves five stars, but I'm giving it four because there are no other payment methods available. Please add a convenient way to subscribe through the website.

Response from developer

Thank you for the kind review! Currently subscriptions are handled through Apple’s App Store system, which provides secure payments and easy management through your Apple account. We’re always looking at ways to improve the experience and appreciate the suggestion!

Good, bad and ugly

This app has some truly great features, but it is also a pain in the ar*e. Turn off daily reminders and the app turns them back on again.
Over and over again.
I’m considering asking for a refund unless this gets sorted.

Response from developer

Hi, Thank you for the honest feedback - and I’m really sorry about this experience. You’re absolutely right. I’ve identified a bug that was causing daily reminders to turn back on after being disabled. This was not intended behavior. The fix is already implemented and will be included in the next app update 3.25 (coming this week). I truly appreciate you pointing this out - it helped me catch and resolve the issue. Thanks again for your support 🙏

I was duped

I liked it but can’t help feeling I was totally ripped off. I paid $50 for a premium 1 year subscription that expires February 7, 2027 but I can’t use the app because I continues to request a choose a plan and pay for it.

Response from developer

Hi - we’re really sorry this happened and thank you for reporting this. We identified a rare premium synchronization issue that could occur when using Premium on multiple devices or with bad internet connection. This has now been fixed. Please update the app (to version 3.24) and tap “Restore Purchases” if needed. If anything still doesn’t work correctly, contact us and we’ll resolve it immediately: stovmasian.master@gmail.com. If everything is working now, we’d really appreciate if you could update your review. Thanks for helping us improve the app.

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FAQ

What does Chess Puzzles: Tactics Trainer do?

This app provides adaptive tactical training for chess players. It offers millions of real-game chess puzzles designed to improve pattern recognition and increase your chess rating. The training system adjusts to your skill level, from beginner to advanced.

What are the key features of this chess training app?

Key features include adaptive puzzle difficulty that adjusts to your performance, over 60 tactical themes like forks and pins, engine-supported analysis for deeper understanding, and tracking of your rating growth and accuracy over time. It also offers structured daily practice sessions.

Is Chess Puzzles: Tactics Trainer free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering a substantial amount of training content. It does include in-app purchases, which may unlock additional features or content for users who wish to enhance their experience further.

Who is this app designed for?

This app is designed for chess players of all levels, from those with a 400 rating to those above 3000. Whether you are a beginner looking to learn the basics or a tournament-level player aiming to refine your skills, the adaptive system caters to your needs.

How does the adaptive training work?

The adaptive training system automatically adjusts the difficulty of the chess puzzles based on your performance. As you solve puzzles correctly and improve, the challenges become more complex, helping you build calculation depth and board vision step by step.