# Chess Studio > Interactive chess e-book reader with on-screen board play. (iPhone/iPad app by Gambit Publications.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-studio/id689948991 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Gambit Publications](https://appshunter.io/developer/689948994) - Category: Books, Education - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 9.0 · 11 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2013-09-09 - Data updated: 2026-09-05 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-studio/id689948991/reviews.md ## What is Chess Studio? Ever wanted to read your favourite chess books and be able to instantly play over the moves on screen? The revolutionary new Chess Studio, from renowned chess publishers Gambit, enables you to do that, and more. After downloading the free app, purchase your choice of classic chess e-books from the Gambit library and begin. • text laid out in usual clear Gambit style • play over moves and variations on screen • accompanying text scrolls automatically • tap any chess move and the position appears on the board • easily navigate through complex variations • search function for words, phrases, player names • move swiftly between games and chapters • choice of layout options - including flip board • free sample text available to try out the app Chess Studio represents an enjoyable and portable new way of reading chess books, designed by chess players for chess players. Overseeing every aspect of the app design was Grandmaster John Nunn, one of the best-respected figures in the chess world and three-times World Chess Solving Champion. ## Key features - Play over moves on screen - Automatic text scrolling - Tap moves to display position - Navigate complex variations - Searchable content - Choice of layout options ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Understanding Chess Endgames | $13.99 | one-time | | Understanding Chess Middlegames | $13.99 | one-time | | Understanding Chess Move by Move | $13.99 | one-time | | A Strategic Chess Opening Repertoire for White | $14.99 | one-time | | Gambit Free Samples | Free | one-time | | How to Beat Your Dad at Chess | $9.99 | one-time | | John Nunn's Chess Course | $14.99 | one-time | | Secrets of Modern Chess Strategy | $13.99 | one-time | | Fundamental Chess Openings | $14.99 | one-time | | Mastering the Chess Openings Volume 1 | $13.99 | one-time | | Fundamental Chess Endings | $14.99 | one-time | | Win with the London System | $11.99 | one-time | | How to Play Chess Endgames | $14.99 | one-time | | Nunn's Chess Endings Volume 1 | $14.99 | one-time | | Nunn's Chess Endings Volume 2 | $14.99 | one-time | | Learn Chess Tactics | $11.99 | one-time | | Understanding the Chess Openings | $11.99 | one-time | | 50 Essential Chess Lessons | $10.99 | one-time | | Mastering the Chess Openings Volume 2 | $13.99 | one-time | | A Simple Chess Opening Repertoire for White | $11.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 30) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-studio/id689948991/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Very Good Learning App for Chess *2024-12-25* Works great on my iPad Air OS 18.1.1, able to bookmark memorable games, book purchases have been excellent. ### 1/5 — Careful…You can’t witch between apple and iPad *2023-05-05* You can’t switch between apple and iPad. I bought a book and found out that is isn’t possible two switch between the two. I wanted it on my phone also and it can’t be done. Horrible interface. You’re better off buying a book from forward chess. ### 3/5 — Crash too often *2022-11-26* This app crash too often. Only solution is to uninstall it …. ### 1/5 — stopped working *2022-11-14* I have an iPad with iOS 15.6 and the app stopped working with the new update... 🙁 ### 5/5 — Funktioniert wieder (works again) *2022-11-13* Die neue Version funktioniert nun wieder mit iOS 16. Sehr schön. Meine gekauften Bücher sind alle noch da. Bin zufrieden 😀 ### 3/5 — Report a problem *2022-11-12* Why this app can’t be opened on the new iPhone 14 max? ### 1/5 — Crash without opening in iPhone 14 *2022-11-11* Wonderful app on iPad but crashes without opening on iPhone 14. Waiting a long time for a fix. ### 1/5 — Won’t open *2022-11-10* It will not open for me in iOS 16. ### 1/5 — Crashes in IOS 16 *2022-11-05* This app does not open in IOS 16. It immediately crashes. ### 5/5 — Updating to iOS16? *2022-11-05* I was a happy camper when I bought Chess Studio last night. Then I went and installed iOS16 without thinking! App crashes on launch now. Any plans to update to the latest OS? Thanks. ## Frequently asked questions about Chess Studio ### What is Chess Studio? Chess Studio is an app that lets you read chess e-books and play through the moves directly on an interactive board. It's designed for chess players by chess players, with input from Grandmaster John Nunn. ### How much does Chess Studio cost? The Chess Studio app itself is free to download. You can then purchase individual chess e-books from the Gambit library within the app. ### Can I try Chess Studio before buying books? Yes, a free sample text is available to try out the app's features and see how it works before you commit to purchasing any e-books. ### What devices is Chess Studio available on? Chess Studio is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. ### How often is Chess Studio updated? The app was last updated on January 10, 2023, to version 3.0.2. This indicates it receives periodic updates for improvements and compatibility. ### What is the age rating for Chess Studio? Chess Studio has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in chess. ### What do users think of Chess Studio? Chess Studio has an average rating of 3.3 stars from 24 ratings. User feedback may vary, but the rating suggests a mixed reception. ### Can I search within the chess books on Chess Studio? Yes, Chess Studio includes a search function that allows you to find specific words, phrases, or player names within the e-books. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.0.5 — 2026-08-08 - Fixed a potential crash - Fixed an issue with book purchases ### 3.0.3 — 2026-08-01 Fixed a server connection issue ### 3.0.2 — 2023-01-10 - Fixed a crash when the board was flipped ### 3.0.1 — 2022-11-12 - The new version works with iOS 16 ### 3.0 — 2018-05-29 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Here are the main new features, although there are too many minor improvements to list: 1. The app now works in portrait mode as well as landscape. 2. The live board can be resized and made considerably larger than in Chess Studio 1, especially in portrait mode. 3. There’s an analysis engine. 4. You can enter your own moves on the live board. This enables to try out your own moves, an especially useful feature when used with the engine. 5. You can create named bookmarks for each book, so that you can easily return to specific points in the book. The bookmarks are stored and will be available the next time you open the book. 6. The live board screen colours can be customised according to taste. 7. Scrolling speed and text display have been improved. ## Apps similar to Chess Studio | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Learn with Forward Chess](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-with-forward-chess/id543005909) | 4.8 (334) | Free | Books | | [Chess Viewer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-viewer/id410841427) | 4.4 (404) | Free | Books | | [Bookshop.org: Read/Buy Ebooks](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookshoporg-readbuy-ebooks/id6465290096) | 4.7 (1,663) | Free | Books | | [New In Chess Yearbook](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-in-chess-yearbook/id919485069) | 4.9 (44) | Free | Books | | [PocketBook Reader](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketbook-reader/id805488884) | 4.5 (9,831) | Free | Books | | [New In Chess Books](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-in-chess-books/id1212829253) | 4.3 (136) | Free | Books | ## Related topics [gambit publications](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/gambit-publications) · [gambit chess](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/gambit-chess) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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