Best games like Chessnut Next

10+ similar games compared and reviewed

4.3 avg rating

8 free games

Updated October 2026

Xenx Technology Limited

Whether you want more options like Chessnut Next or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 10+ similar apps and games has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Top Alternatives to Chessnut Next

#1

White Pawn by Khadim Fall

A modern Chess App

Editor's Choice

4.1(11 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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Enhance your chess experience by connecting a physical chessboard to your device. Analyze games with a powerful engine, play against others online or offline, and solve engaging puzzles. Share your best moves as animated GIFs.

#2

Chess Opener PRO by Stanislav Basovnik

Chess opening trainer

Strong Contender

4.4😊(80 ratings)

$8.99

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Master chess openings with a comprehensive trainer and explorer. Analyze grandmaster repertoires, build your own opening lines, and memorize variations with interactive training. Works offline with no ads.

What We Love

👍 Excellent for learning openings
🚀 Fast and responsive
💡 Highly customizable repertoires
👍 Intuitive and easy to use
👍 Great for serious players
👍 Good value for money
👍 Useful for memorizing openings
👍 Superb training mode
👍 Best opening app
👍 Well worth the money
👍 Clear design
👍 Functional and good design
👍 Best of its kind
👍 Awesome app
👍 Top app
👍 Great lovely
👍 Impressive app

Room to Improve

🐛 Crashes quite often
🐛 Not intuitive to use
🐛 Invalid PGN import
🐛 Does not train beyond opening position
🐛 Repeats same variation
🐛 No cloud backup
🐛 Not great for large repertoires
🐛 Can't review lines while training
🐛 Tedious PGN import
🐛 No user guide
🐛 Doesn't support split screen
🐛 Doesn't work with iOS 16.7.4
🐛 No support, no manual
🐛 Money not worth it
🐛 Free apps offer more
🐛 Useless for training beyond opening

#3

DGT Chess by Digital Game Technology B.V.

Worth Considering

3.7(6 ratings)

Free

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Connect your physical chess board to an online platform to play against real opponents worldwide. Enjoy a focused game experience with moves displayed on your board via LED rings. Save and share your games.

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Manage and study chess databases and games in PGN format with advanced analysis tools. Supports game creation, modification, and import from various sources. Includes engine analysis, opening book management, and puzzle training.

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ChessBase Mobile Chess

ChessBase Mobile Chess

ChessBase Mobile Chess

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Access a vast chess game database, save and analyze your own games, and practice openings. This app offers advanced notation and sharing features, with a free tier and optional premium upgrades for more extensive cloud storage and search capabilities.

Access 13+ million chess gamesSave and sync personal game databasesAnalyze games with built-in engine

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Tempest Game Clock

Tempest Game Clock

Tempest Game Clock

Companion App for TempestClock

This companion app transforms your iPhone into a high-definition display for a physical, tournament-style game clock. It pairs with the clock to provide clear analog and digital timing for various board games, including a strict tournament mode.

iPhone display integrationAnalog and digital game timingSupports increments and delays

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Chess game review & analysis

Analyze your chess games with detailed move-by-move feedback and personalized puzzles based on your mistakes. Improve your play with clear explanations and a powerful engine, all for free.

Game review with move gradingPlain-English move explanationsIntegrated Stockfish engine

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Noctie Chess Trainer

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Noctie Chess Trainer

Train chess with AI

Master chess openings and tactics with a human-like AI trainer. Practice your repertoire, receive instant visual feedback on moves, and solve puzzles from your games. Set up any position or study lessons and endgames to improve your overall chess skill.

Human-like AI opponents with 20 difficulty levelsPractice specific chess openings and import repertoiresInstant color-coded move quality feedback

free with in-app purchases

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Take Take Take: Chess

Take Take Take: Chess

Take Take Take: Chess

Play online, improve, share

Connect with chess players of all levels, share your games, and receive personalized AI coaching. Track your progress with insightful graphs and trends to improve your gameplay.

Social chess feedAI coaching for individual gamesProgress tracking with graphs

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by Endgame Chess Inc

An innovative online platform for chess players of all levels. Offers diverse game modes, daily tournaments, and advanced tools for game analysis and improvement. Connect with players globally and sharpen your skills against computer bots.

Diverse time controls (Bullet, Blitz, Classical)Daily tournamentsGlobal matchmaking

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