Chess Puzzles: Tactics Trainer

Chess Puzzles: Tactics Trainer

Improve Skills & Rating Daily

249 ratings
23 reviews
Free
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Released
August 6, 2025
Updated
November 2, 2026

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Master chess tactics with over 5 million puzzles from real games, personalized to your skill level. Understand mistakes, practice specific patterns, and track your progress to play better chess.

✓5M+ puzzles from real games
✓Personalized difficulty
✓Mistake analysis and learning
✓64 tactical motifs and patterns
✓Progress tracking (rating, accuracy)
✓300,000+ composed chess problems
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What's New in Chess Puzzles

3.94

November 2, 2026

Fixed a critical performance issue

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

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User reviews

Pizzería

It help

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 🙏

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FAQ

What is Chess Puzzles: Tactics Trainer?

Chess Puzzles: Tactics Trainer is a mobile application designed to help users improve their chess skills by solving a vast collection of tactical puzzles. It offers personalized training based on your performance and provides detailed explanations for mistakes.

How many puzzles are available in Chess Puzzles: Tactics Trainer?

The app features over 5 million puzzles derived from real chess games. Additionally, it includes more than 300,000 composed chess problems for advanced training.

Can I practice specific chess patterns with Chess Puzzles: Tactics Trainer?

Yes, you can practice across 64 different tactical motifs and patterns, including forks, pins, sacrifices, and checkmates. This allows you to focus on areas where you need the most improvement.

Does Chess Puzzles: Tactics Trainer offer offline play?

The provided data does not specify whether Chess Puzzles: Tactics Trainer supports offline play. It is recommended to check the app's store page or contact the developer for this information.

What are the subscription options for Chess Puzzles: Tactics Trainer?

Chess Puzzles: Tactics Trainer offers several weekly subscription plans, including 'Premium Weekly' and 'Chess.PhD Weekly Access/Premium', with prices ranging from $3.99 to $4.99 per week. Most plans include a 3-day free trial.

How does Chess Puzzles: Tactics Trainer track my progress?

The app tracks your progress by monitoring your rating, accuracy, training time, and performance across different tactical patterns. This data helps you visualize your development over time.

What is the age rating for Chess Puzzles: Tactics Trainer?

Chess Puzzles: Tactics Trainer has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for a wide audience, including younger players interested in learning chess tactics.

How often is Chess Puzzles: Tactics Trainer updated?

The latest version of Chess Puzzles: Tactics Trainer is 3.94, and it was last updated on November 2, 2026. This suggests a relatively active development cycle.