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Chess Puzzles: World Champions

Chess Puzzles: World Champions

Chess Problems by World Champs

319 ratings
200 reviews
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 4, 2011
  • January 2, 2024

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Developer

Gano Technologies LLC
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Engage with a vast collection of chess puzzles, curated from real games and inspired compositions. Test your tactical abilities with challenges ranging from quick mates to complex sequences, all while tracking your progress and competing with others.

✓645 interactive chess puzzles
✓Mate in 2 to 17 moves
✓Timing clock for puzzle solving
✓Customizable piece sets and color schemes
✓Leaderboards for social comparison
✓Facebook integration for sharing progress
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Chess Puzzles. Based on 319 reviews and a 4.8/5 average, it highlights the 6 positives and 4 negatives reviewers mention most about this game.

Positive things

  • 👍Excellent chess puzzles
  • 🚀Great learning tool
  • 💡Puzzles from real games
  • 🤓Challenging and engaging
  • 👨‍🏫Helps improve chess skills
  • 🎯Effective for practicing tactics

Negative things

  • 🐛Some puzzle solutions may be inaccurate
  • 🔍Lack of historical game context in some puzzles
  • 🔧Needs more customization options (e.g. disable move hints)
  • 🔄Inconsistent experience across devices (no cloud sync)
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What's New in Chess Puzzles

4.4

January 2, 2024

- Latest iOS and iPadOS Compatibility updates - Minor bug fixes

User reviews

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Great App

Wonderful app for practicing problems
Presbyrev1964Presbyrev1964

The app crashes

Hi , after I open the app I see the same picture as on the icon for 5 seconds and then it crashes
AlienFromDistantGalaxyAlienFromDistantGalaxy

Brilliant app

Very good puzzles,
All from classic games. As a chess player I confirm this is a super value app..
barry scrabble masterbarry scrabble master

Great Chess App

I have used this app for a long time and it has a great variety of problems to solve and works well
AlfyRAlfyR

Exciting

Although, I have played chess for years, I find this a challenging and exciting way to expand your chess move annualizes.
UserneilinUserneilin
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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Puzzle counters not updating correctly

Bug

Occasional crashes or freezes

Bug

Incorrect move detection in some puzzles

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Requested Features

4 requests

Add more puzzle difficulty levels

Feature

Provide step-by-step solution explanations

Feature

Implement landscape mode support

Feature

Allow users to submit their own puzzles

Feature

FAQ

What is this app about?

This app offers a collection of 645 interactive chess puzzles, derived from actual games and inspired compositions. It's designed to help both beginners and experienced players sharpen their chess skills by solving checkmate challenges.

What kind of puzzles are included?

The puzzles range in difficulty from forcing a checkmate in 2 moves up to 17 moves. They are sourced from the book 'Memphis Chess Club: Chess Problems by World Champions' and are designed to test your tactical understanding.

Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to use. It does not contain in-app purchases or advertisements, allowing for an uninterrupted puzzle-solving experience.

What devices is this app compatible with?

This is a universal app, meaning it is compatible with iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad devices. It features high-resolution graphics where supported.

How can I track my progress or compete with friends?

The app includes a timing clock that records how long you take to solve each puzzle. Additionally, leaderboards allow you to compare your solved puzzle count with friends and other players, with Facebook integration for sharing your progress.