# Chess Tiger Pro — Learn, play, improve!

> Ad-free chess learning and playing app for all skill levels. (iPhone/iPad app by Christophe Théron.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-tiger-pro/id423198259 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Christophe Théron](https://appshunter.io/developer/423198262)
- Category: Games, Education, Board, Strategy
- Price: $9.99 with in-app purchases (on sale, was $14.99)
- Rating: 4.85/5 from 23,591 App Store ratings · 530 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 44 MB
- Languages: American English, European Spanish, German (Germany), French (France)
- Released: 2011-03-08
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-tiger-pro/id423198259/reviews.md

## What is Chess Tiger Pro?

Beginner or advanced, become a chess master, without ever being disturbed by ads.

Do you want to master the most prestigious, the classiest game ever, while having fun?

It's EASY! For starters, there are no ads to distract you. There's no account to create, and you don't even need to be connected to the Internet.

So, how does it work?

If you are a beginner, let yourself be guided by the introductory lessons included. The lessons are SHORT and EASY. Right from the start, you begin playing by moving pieces, and you learn the rules of the game while having fun.

Once you know the rules, you start playing real games! The coach shows you the moves a Grandmaster would pick. Not just one move, but THE 4 BEST MOVES.

Sounds too simple? But think about it... How did you learn to speak as a child? Did you take grammar and spelling lessons? Of course not. You listened to the adults talk and then you went for it! Because that's how you learn!

This app allows you to do just that, AND IT WORKS!

From the very first games, you start learning effortlessly. You immediately enjoy playing, and after a while you notice that the right moves come to mind naturally, as if they were obvious.

Gradually, you deactivate the suggestions and play by yourself. At the end of each game, the coach shows you the good and bad moves you've made. You can better understand what happened, and you can even try out other moves to improve.

If this sounds unbelievable, you should read the user reviews for our app. It has one of the highest satisfaction ratings on the App Store, in all countries.


FOR BEGINNERS, THIS APP...

• contains introductory chess lessons that are even suitable for children.
• shows you all the possible moves of a piece when you touch it.
• explains why certain moves are forbidden.
• can suggest 4 to 6 excellent moves at any one time. The green button lets you show or hide these suggestions.
• can tell you when you can mate your opponent, so you can look for the winning move by yourself.
• can warn you when your opponent is about to play a dangerous move.
• provides 50 trainer levels of increasing difficulty.
• knows and applies perfectly all the official rules of chess.
• analyzes your games and shows you how to improve.


FOR EXPERTS:

• Both USCF and FIDE rating scales are supported.
• Chess Tiger Pro has one of the strongest chess engines for mobile devices (3040 USCF Elo).
• On current devices, as incredible as it sounds, it plays at the world champion level.
• You can set up any position.
• You can save your games and replay them later.
• You can exchange games with your friends very easily by email.
• You can import game collections in PGN format.
• The chess engine displays its thinking, up to 20 moves ahead.
• You can analyze a game by replaying it. Chess Tiger Pro indicates bad moves by coloring them red. The 4 best moves in each position are shown in green.
• Chess Tiger Pro supports variations: you can test other moves and then return to your original game.


OTHER FEATURES INCLUDE:

• The coach can comment on the game as you play (optional).
• When the game is over, the coach can analyze it and show you how to improve.
• 19 beautiful visual themes are included, which you can customize.
• 10 styles of chess pieces are available.
• You can choose from 20 chessboard styles (marble, blue marble, wood, metal, stone, …).
• A collection of over 10,000 famous games by the greatest players of all time is included. For example, the entire career of Magnus Carlsen, since 2001, is available.
• 4 playing styles are included, from «cautious» to «suicidal», which you can combine with all available levels.
• Includes an opening book of more than one million moves.
• Many customization options are available (graphics, sounds, engine output…).
• ...and much more...


privacy policy: http://www.chesstiger.com/iphone/About_privacy_en.html
terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Ad-free learning experience
- Introductory chess lessons for beginners
- Grandmaster-level move suggestions
- Game analysis with move feedback
- Strong chess engine for experts
- Supports PGN import and game saving

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $9.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Learn chess | $4.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #88 in Top Paid · Board (US App Store)

## What do users think of Chess Tiger Pro?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Great for learning and improving chess skills
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay and clear interface
- 💡 Customizable difficulty levels and game settings
- 🚀 Extensive library of grandmaster games
- 👍 Helpful coaching features and move suggestions
- 👍 Allows playing against the computer at various skill levels
- 👍 Saves and resumes games easily
- 👍 Visually pleasing and intuitive

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with game analysis and move suggestions
- 🐛 Crashes or freezes reported after some games
- 💡 Could use more advanced analysis and explanation of moves
- 💡 Desire for more openings and endgame training
- 💰 Some users feel the app is a bit expensive

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Inconsistencies in the 'Analyze My Game' feature
- Occasional crashes or freezes, especially on older devices
- Issues with the app not remembering purchased upgrades

**Most requested features**

- Add ability to export games in PGN format
- Improve the 'Analyze My Game' feature to provide more detailed explanations
- Incorporate more openings and endgame training
- Allow customizing the computer's playing style beyond just difficulty level

## Recent user reviews (10 of 530)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-tiger-pro/id423198259/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Best way to learn the chess on this application

*2026-08-20, version 2026.08.14*

Best way to learn the chess it teach you the move invented in India what a game play this to sharp your mind all parents have to teach this game to their kids brain to be sharp very good game. I learned chess from this game five star.

### 5/5 — Genau das für was ich bezahlt hab

*2026-08-13*

Der Titel sagt eigentlich schon alles. Die paar Euro für die Pro Variante der App waren als regelmäßigen Schach Spieler super investiert. Funktioniert alles wie erwartet. Man kann fast alles personalisieren. Die App ist übersichtlich und aufgeräumt. Die Elo Stufen sind gut aufeinander abgestimmt und man lernt in jeder Stufe was Neues und der Computer wird auch immer ein bisschen schweiger. 

Einzig der „neue“ Lernabschnitt ist für geübte Spieler nicht wirklich notwendig, aber für neue Spieler sicherlich sinnvoll. (Hab nur die kostenlosen Level gemacht, aber den Titeln der kostenpflichtigen Lektionen nach, lohnen sich die nicht für fortgeschrittene Spieler) 

Unterm Strich würd ich das Geld jederzeit wieder ausgeben.

### 5/5 — Trust me - as the creators say, Absolutely worth the money

*2026-08-10, version 2026.04.18*

(Following this is the default praise from the app creator, but it’s true. I’m a beginner and have played this for years.  Brilliant especially for those learning the game). Really good app. Good for beginners. You can set difficulty very, very low and ramp up slowly as you beat progressively higher AI settings. Free app requires you to win a certain amount to keep playing, which means you'll tend to stay at a comfortable level. Paid app removes that so you can challenge yourself.

### 5/5 — Excelente

*2026-07-22, version 2026.04.18*

Maravillosa aplicación para practicar… y para aprender! este deporte mental… Por las características de esta aplicación es totalmente recomendable.

### 5/5 — I love this game

*2026-07-21, version 2026.04.18*

Fun and improves my skill.  Worth the small $.

### 4/5 — Best chess app ever

*2026-07-18, version 2026.04.18*

The training mode shows me the error of my ways and suggests better moves with explanations

### 5/5 — Most Bodacious! (Update)

*2026-07-18, version 2026.04.18*

Thank you Christophe!
Just played my 8,494th game and still enjoying the challenge the game presents (2800 elo) — looking forward to the next 8000+ games. 
Thanks again team from a grateful player!

### 5/5 — Best chess game app out there

*2026-07-16, version 2026.04.18*

It would be great if you could play different openings by name. I’ve been using this app for years and it’s the greatest. You can play against the computer and work your way up the Elo difficulty ladder. You can save games and import games to watch and learn. I do wish that the developer would create a set of PGN lessons to import. I would buy a lesson plan to help learn specific openings and strategies. But even just as is Chess Pro is the Best!

### 1/5 — None

*2026-06-30, version 2026.04.18*

There’s no advance information

### 3/5 — 3/5 not good for professional suggestions

*2026-06-28, version 2026.04.18*

If you are just playing casually then of course this helps but if you were trying to be as good as a pro this is NOT the app for you. It sometimes gives wrong suggestions that it shouldn’t be giving. I can see better more professional moves than this app could. Rarely it will show some pro moves like sacrifices but very rarely.

## Frequently asked questions about Chess Tiger Pro

### What does Chess Tiger Pro do?

Chess Tiger Pro is a mobile application designed to help users learn, play, and improve their chess skills. It offers introductory lessons for beginners, suggests optimal moves for players of all levels, and provides detailed game analysis to identify areas for improvement.

### How does the app help beginners learn chess?

For beginners, the app provides short, easy introductory lessons that teach the rules of the game while playing. It shows possible moves for each piece, explains forbidden moves, and can suggest excellent moves to guide learning. There's no need to create an account or have an internet connection to start.

### What features are available for expert players?

Expert players can benefit from one of the strongest mobile chess engines, supporting both USCF and FIDE rating scales. The app allows setting up any position, saving and replaying games, importing PGN collections, and analyzing games with detailed move feedback. The engine can display its thinking up to 20 moves ahead.

### Is Chess Tiger Pro free to use?

The application is free to download and use, offering an ad-free experience. While the core functionality is available for free, there are in-app purchases that may unlock additional features or content for enhanced gameplay and learning.

### What are the common use cases for Chess Tiger Pro?

Common use cases include learning the rules of chess from scratch, practicing tactical skills with guided suggestions, playing full games against a strong AI, and analyzing past games to understand mistakes and improve strategy. It's also useful for setting up specific chess positions for study or sharing games with others.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2026.08.14 — 2026-08-19

- The design of the arrows and suggestions (green lines) is more elegant.
- The chess engine has been improved.
- An unexpected (but rare) app shutdown in the lessons has been fixed.
- This update includes a few other minor improvements and fixes.

### 2026.04.18 — 2026-04-22

- Hints are now available in the lessons. You'll never get stuck!
- Many adjustments have been made for iOS 26.
- On iPad, the text was too large on some pages. We've fixed that.
- This update includes a few other minor improvements and fixes.

Over the last 12 months, we have released 8 updates, including the following improvements:
- New «Learn» section, with 145 introductory chess lessons.
- New «Frosted glass» button style.
- New promotion menu.
- Most sounds can now be disabled individually.
- Works perfectly on Macs with an «Apple Silicon» chip (including the MacBook Neo).

### 2025.11.02 — 2025-11-02

- New «Learn» section, with 145 introductory chess lessons.
- This update includes a few other minor improvements and fixes.

Over the last 12 months, we have released 8 updates, including the following improvements:
- New «Frosted glass» button style.
- New promotion menu.
- You can now copy the game to the clipboard, enabling you to paste it into a note or message, for example.
- A new option lets you disable the «Suggestions» button. If you find you're asking the app for help too often, this option is for you!
- Most sounds can now be disabled individually.
- Works perfectly on Macs with Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3, M4, M5...).
- «Analyze my game» has been improved: the commentary is now always in line with the suggested moves.
- The analysis of positions where checkmate is possible (direct or in several moves) has been improved.
- The display of the number of moves to mate has been improved.

### 2025.07.10 — 2025-07-10

- New «Frosted glass» button style.
- New promotion menu.
- You can now copy the game to the clipboard, enabling you to paste it into a note or message, for example.
- We have fixed a problem that occurred when two pieces were touched at the same time.
- This update includes a few other minor improvements and fixes.

Over the last 12 months, we have released 15 updates, including the following improvements:
- We have added new visual themes: «Green felt (dark)», «Dark» and «Dark wood».
- New chess set: «Lucena».
- Magnus Carlsen's entire career, over 6000 games from January 2001 to June 2024, is now available: you can replay all his games and even examine them in detail with the help of our analysis function, and discover the secrets of this chess genius!
- A new option lets you disable the «Suggestions» button. If you find you're asking the app for help too often, this option is for you!
- Most sounds can now be disabled individually.
- Game collection management has been improved: you can now rename your collections and restore the collections that you had previously deleted.
- A crosshair (reticle) shows your finger's exact position for better accuracy when moving pieces. You can enable it or disable it: look for «Show crosshair» in the Settings page.
- Works perfectly on Macs with Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3, M4...).
- «Analyze my game» has been improved: the commentary is now always in line with the suggested moves.
- The analysis of positions where checkmate is possible (direct or in several moves) has been improved.
- The display of the number of moves to mate has been improved.

### 2025.06.05 — 2025-06-05

- Most sounds can now be disabled individually.
- When you move a piece, its starting square is highlighted by a blue frame (you can disable it with the «Highlight the starting square» option).
- We have fixed the «Show the touched square» option, which could not be disabled in the previous version.
- This update includes a few other minor improvements and fixes.

Over the last 12 months, we have released 17 updates, including the following improvements:
- The app has a new icon.
- We have added new visual themes: «Green felt (dark)», «Dark» and «Dark wood».
- New chess set: «Lucena».
- Magnus Carlsen's entire career, over 6000 games from January 2001 to June 2024, is now available: you can replay all his games and even examine them in detail with the help of our analysis function, and discover the secrets of this chess genius!
- A new option lets you disable the «Suggestions» button. If you find you're asking the app for help too often, this option is for you!
- You can now reset your score, your grade, and your statistics. This operation can be undone if you change your mind.
- Game collection management has been improved: you can now rename your collections and restore the collections that you had previously deleted.
- A crosshair (reticle) shows your finger's exact position for better accuracy when moving pieces. You can enable it or disable it: look for «Show crosshair» in the Settings page.
- Works perfectly on Macs with Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3, M4...).
- «Analyze my game» has been improved: the commentary is now always in line with the suggested moves.
- The analysis of positions where checkmate is possible (direct or in several moves) has been improved.
- The display of the number of moves to mate has been improved.

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