Chess Tactics: Puzzle Trainer
Beginner lessons, fork to mate
About
This app teaches chess tactics to beginners and improvers through structured lessons and drills. It offers personalized puzzles based on your skill level and analyzes your past games to create custom challenges. Enjoy daily puzzles and various game modes to improve your chess understanding.
What's New in Chess Tactics
1.0.9
October 18, 2026
- A link to a page that doesn't exist now shows our octopus and a single button to the home screen, instead of an error. - "Rate ChessTactics" in Settings: the store's review page, whenever you want. - Fork path: the second test now passes at 3 out of 5. - Lighter screens: less text, the same information.
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Solve as many chess puzzles as you can in 3 min
Oct 19, 2026 — Nov 2, 2026
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FAQ
What chess tactics does Chess Tactics teach?
Chess Tactics covers fundamental chess tactics such as forks, pins, skewers, discovered attacks, back-rank mates, smothered mates, deflections, decoys, overloading, removing the defender, zwischenzug, and promotion.
How does Chess Tactics personalize puzzles?
The app initially sets your rating based on ten puzzles. It then adjusts the difficulty of subsequent puzzles to match your skill level, ensuring a continuous challenge on a personalized ladder.
Can I use Chess Tactics offline?
No, Chess Tactics requires an internet connection to function. This is because every move is checked on the servers to ensure the accuracy of the rating earned and the puzzles presented.
What is the 'Puzzle Rush' mode in Chess Tactics?
Puzzle Rush offers timed challenges where you have three minutes, five minutes, or a survival mode with three strikes. It features ranked boards, and the answers are verified on the server.
How does Chess Tactics help me learn from my own games?
You can link your Lichess or Chess.com username. The app will replay your games and present tactical opportunities you missed as custom puzzles, named by the specific tactic involved.
Does Chess Tactics have ads?
Chess Tactics does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use without any ad interruptions.
What is the age rating for Chess Tactics?
Chess Tactics has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for young children and general audiences.
How often is Chess Tactics updated?
The latest version is 1.0.5, and the app was last updated on September 30, 2026. This suggests a relatively recent update, indicating ongoing development and support.
