# CoachCory — Chess Puzzles Explained

> Chess puzzle app explaining move rationale with custom and traditional puzzles. (iPhone/iPad app by Matthew Schorr.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coachcory/id6760512003 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Matthew Schorr](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836832779)
- Category: Education, Games, Puzzle, Strategy
- Price: $1.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 79 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-03-23
- Data updated: 2026-08-11
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coachcory/id6760512003/reviews.md

## What is CoachCory?

Chess engines can tell you what move to play, but not why to play them. We have the WHY! We have hundreds and hundreds of traditional and custom puzzles with detailed explanations as to why the moves are correct.  

Learning Chess is about more than the correct move. Write out your reasons why your move is correct and see how close you come to our coach's advice.

Tutor chess with ease. The iMessage portion of this tool is for coaches. Now coaches can send their students puzzles after writing why each move is correct. Then the student writes about why they believe each move is correct and are then shown the coach's answer.

## Key features

- Detailed move explanations
- Hundreds of traditional puzzles
- Custom puzzle creation
- User reasoning comparison
- Focus on 'why' of chess strategy

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $1.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Puzzles | $1.99 | one-time |



## Frequently asked questions about CoachCory

### What is CoachCory's learning methodology?

CoachCory focuses on explaining the 'why' behind chess moves, not just the correct move itself. It provides detailed justifications for puzzle solutions and encourages users to articulate their own reasoning.

### Does CoachCory offer progress tracking?

While the description doesn't explicitly detail progress tracking features, the app allows users to write out their reasoning for moves and compare it to the coach's advice, implying a form of self-assessment.

### What devices is CoachCory available on?

CoachCory is available on iPhone and iPad devices.

### What is the age rating for CoachCory?

CoachCory has an age rating of 4+.

### How often is CoachCory updated?

The latest version, 1.33, was released on July 3, 2026, indicating active development and updates.

### What do users like about CoachCory?

Based on the provided rating, users likely appreciate the in-depth explanations that go beyond simply showing the correct move, focusing on strategic understanding.

### What is the price of CoachCory?

CoachCory is a paid app, priced at $0.99.

### Does CoachCory have ads?

No, CoachCory does not contain advertisements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.01 — 2026-08-06

New images for the App Store Page

### 2.00 — 2026-08-05

Calling all Chess Coaches! Now you can send your students a chess puzzle with your custom explanation on why each move is correct. They will then have to write about why THEY think the moves are correct, and then are shown your (the coach's) answers. 

Students! Now you can learn chess faster than ever and from any teacher with iMessage. Any chess coach that can iMessage can explain to you THE WHY of the puzzles! GET TO LEARNING

### 1.33 — 2026-07-03

The Freemium model is GONE! You buy the app once and you get hundred and hundreds of chess puzzle explanations. Look at hundreds and hundreds of moves and have them explained. Don't just trust the engine, have the WHY explained.

### 1.32 — 2026-04-22

More Puzzles !!!

### 1.31 — 2026-04-17

- Audio Bug Patch

## More apps by Matthew Schorr

- [A Chess Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-chess-game/id6751788931)
- [SingleEvo](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/singleevo/id6753059298)
- [TextingCheckers](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textingcheckers/id6758655413)
- [HorseyPlat](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/horseyplat/id6758744864)
- [Rhythm Sudoku](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rhythm-sudoku/id6760268860)
- [MechTrack'n](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mechtrackn/id6760372309)

All apps by Matthew Schorr: https://appshunter.io/developer/1836832779

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