Chess Puzzles: Tactics Trainer

Chess Puzzles: Tactics Trainer

Train Smarter • Improve Faster

236 ratings
19 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 6, 2025
  • October 10, 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

3.87

October 10, 2026

Minor UI improvements

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

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Events

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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!

game

helps a lot

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.

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.

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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.