# ChessPlayCoach

> Chess training app for improving move intuition and game analysis. (iPhone/iPad app by Jason Cheatham.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chessplaycoach/id1537380375 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jason Cheatham](https://appshunter.io/developer/1050314966)
- Category: Games, Education, Board, Puzzle
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 2 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 10 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-10-31
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid

## What is ChessPlayCoach?

ChessPlayCoach is the ultimate app to help all levels of chess players build their intuition and understanding of which moves are the best.  You will first try to guess the best piece to move.  Points are rewarded if one of the best piece is selected.  After two wrong guesses, the correct piece is displayed.  Next you will try to guess the correct move.  Points are rewarded if the best move is selected.  After three wrong guesses, the correct move is displayed and the piece is moved.  You can also get points for guessing alternate pieces and moves that are good.  After picking an alternate move, the best move is displayed and you must guess the correct move.
Your daily high score, and best score are stored so that you can compete against yourself.  After checkmating your opponent, you can review the game, and the incorrect guesses and best moves are displayed.  You can annotate the game with comments and hints.  Hints are displayed after one incorrect guess for the piece.  
Click the "Copy PGN" button to copy the PGN into an app that will analyze your game.  Add a comment if you find a good move that wasn't listed in the review!
Click the arrows to change the Elo rated opponent, click the button to change the color of the opponent.

## Key features

- Guess best piece to move
- Guess correct move
- Earn points for good moves
- Review and annotate games
- Daily and best score tracking
- Adjustable Elo rated opponents

## Is ChessPlayCoach safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess ChessPlayCoach.

## Is ChessPlayCoach legit?

ChessPlayCoach is no longer available in the App Store. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for ChessPlayCoach is 35 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Frequently asked questions about ChessPlayCoach

### What is ChessPlayCoach?

ChessPlayCoach is a paid app designed to help players of all levels improve their chess intuition and understanding of optimal moves. It offers interactive challenges and game review features.

### How does ChessPlayCoach help me improve?

The app guides you to guess the best piece to move and then the correct move, rewarding points for accurate selections. It also provides hints and displays correct answers after incorrect guesses to aid learning.

### Can I review my past games with ChessPlayCoach?

Yes, after checkmating an opponent, you can review your game within the app. It highlights incorrect guesses and best moves, and allows you to add your own comments and hints.

### What is the price of ChessPlayCoach?

ChessPlayCoach is a paid application, priced at $1.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to all its features.

### What devices does ChessPlayCoach support?

ChessPlayCoach is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS users.

### What is the age rating for ChessPlayCoach?

The app has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young children and players of all ages.

### How often is ChessPlayCoach updated?

The latest version is 1.1, released on November 13, 2020. The app was initially released on October 31, 2020.

### Can I adjust the difficulty of opponents in ChessPlayCoach?

Yes, you can change the Elo rated opponent to adjust the difficulty. You can also change the color of the opponent you play against.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2020-11-13

Fixed numbering when playing black.  Fixed scoring points.

### 1.0 — 2020-10-31

No release notes.

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## More apps by Jason Cheatham

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All apps by Jason Cheatham: https://appshunter.io/developer/1050314966

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