# KnightMate: Chess & Puzzles — Master openings & tactics

> Master openings & tactics (iPhone/iPad app by Rima Vikard.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knightmate-chess-and-puzzles/id6785922782 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Rima Vikard](https://appshunter.io/developer/1722526171)
- Category: Games, Education, Board, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 19 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Bangla, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Hebrew, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian and 14 more
- Released: 2026-07-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knightmate-chess-and-puzzles/id6785922782/reviews.md

## What is KnightMate?

KnightMate is the chess app that grows with you — whether you're learning your first opening or grinding toward master level. Play offline against a smart engine or challenge a friend. Then sharpen your edge with thousands of puzzles, deep analysis, and a built-in opening explorer.

PLAY ANYONE, ANYTIME
• Take on the computer across 20 finely tuned difficulty levels — from gentle beginner bots to a 2800+ grandmaster-strength engine.
• Pass-and-play local matches on a single device.
• Fully playable offline. No account required to start.

SOLVE & IMPROVE
• Thousands of hand-picked tactics puzzles, sorted by theme and difficulty.
• A fresh Daily Puzzle every day — track your streak right from your Home Screen widget.
• Train the key tactical patterns — forks, pins, and checkmates — until you spot them instantly.

LEARN OPENINGS
• A built-in opening explorer names every line as you play, with full ECO classification.
• See exactly where you leave book and learn the ideas behind each opening.

ANALYZE YOUR GAMES
• Engine analysis reviews any position and reveals the best moves.
• Spot blunders, find missed wins, and understand why a move works.
• Import and export games as PGN to study anywhere.

MAKE IT YOURS
• Beautiful board themes and classic piece sets (Alpha, Merida, Staunty, and more).
• Satisfying move sounds and haptics.
• Watch your rating climb and revisit every game in your history.

KNIGHTMATE PRO
Unlock the full experience with a single one-time purchase — no subscriptions:
• Unlimited engine analysis.
• Unlimited in-game engine hints.
• Support independent development.
Free players get a generous daily allowance to try everything.

Whether you play one move a day or a hundred, KnightMate is your pocket chess companion — fun for beginners, deep enough for experts. Download free and make your move.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| KnightMate PRO | $1.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2026-07-06

No release notes.

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