# Mate in 1 move (Chess Puzzles) — user reviews > 39 indexed App Store user reviews of Mate in 1 move (Chess Puzzles) by Chess King, rated 4.80/5 from 178 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mate-in-1-move-chess-puzzles/id1120115215/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mate-in-1-move-chess-puzzles/id1120115215.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 150 · 4★ 23 · 3★ 1 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 4 ## Newest reviews (14 of 39) ### 5/5 — Great! *2017-11-22* Fun! ### 5/5 — A beginners perspective *2017-10-27* Ok, so as an old bloke, I’m new to chess. I’ve tried to start a few times using books etc, but the progress always seem to wither. I’ve tried two of the chess King apps now, this one and “ beginner to club player” which is a collection of a few of their starter courses. Both have been great. They have a structured approach to bringing up your chess knowledge then building on top of that. Eg. This course has separate sections for teaching you how each of the pieces can be used in check and then drills you in area before moving on to another piece. Then once you have mastered each pieces use goes on to a free for all puzzles. For me this is great, as I both have fun and build my experience. If you get the puzzle wrong, unlike some “check in one” puzzle games, this gives you hints showing lines of attack and defence. Its also great to see that most puzzles are actual endings from real games. Oh yeah. And the puzzles you get for free will keep you busy for long enough to make up your own mind. ### 5/5 — Mating in one *2017-09-01* Very good for beginners. ### 5/5 — Amazing chess application *2017-08-28* Great application that had increased my level and playing skills ! ### 5/5 — excellent *2017-08-19* Muy bueno ### 5/5 — Recomendado *2017-08-03* Excelenteee ### 5/5 — Divertido *2017-08-02, version 1.0.4* Facil e intuitivo método para aprender ajedrez ### 5/5 — Mate em 1 *2017-07-27* Muito bom !!! ### 5/5 — Excellent *2017-05-06* Super app. But to be fair, you should also make it free for iPads/iPhones... as you did it for androids. Thanks! ### 5/5 — Buen programa *2016-12-03, version 0.9.5* Muy bueno ### 5/5 — Мат в 1 ход *2016-11-19* Очень здорово. Ребёнок в восторге! ### 5/5 — The best so far ... *2016-11-18* 1) sample shows how well the program performs; 2) app allows playing the position vs. computer - which is essential & missing from other apps; 3) large # of exercises; and 4) good setting variations. ### 5/5 — Super *2016-11-14* Для начинающих шахматистов то что надо ### 5/5 — Отличный подход к обучению! *2016-11-07* Очень понравилась программа! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Aficher *2019-05-19* Ao não tem acessibilidade para pessoas com deficiência visual VoiceOver não funciona ### 3/5 — Répétitif *2021-02-09* Beaucoup trop de solutions similaires Dommage ### 3/5 — A bit sluggish. Does the job *2016-11-07* It lags while transitioning to the next puzzle, and no Gestures integration. Id like to swipe back and forth between puzzles for example. Much better than reaching out for the "Next" button on top of the screen, particularly on larger displays ### 4/5 — Баг *2023-10-20* Здравствуйте, в приложении баг. Я проверила все правила по шахматам, НО я не могу сделать правильный ход. И так почти во всех задачах, исправьте пожалуйста. ### 4/5 — Should be 5 *2020-08-22* Basic mates - good for novices. I'd give it 5 stars except for it's inability to restore purchase. ### 4/5 — Very good layout, could combine some sets. *2018-06-16* Very well thought UI, and the method of presentation will teach you what you need to learn as long as you honestly follow the steps the way they are given, and on a regular basis. I have used several ‘full’ versions of sets, & feel that some of them could be comined into one set for the topic that was given the set, instead of creating more sets than necessary. ### 4/5 — Превращение пешки *2017-02-02* Лучшее приложение в своём роде! Только раз пожалел, что купил, когда началась тема превращения пешки. Туча заданий где надо бездумно превратить пешку в ферзя, подумать какую пешку и в ферзя ли приходится крайне редко. Кто-то скажут не нравится не делай, но хочется закончить так сказать с приложением полностью. Прошу разработчиков, сократите хотя бы втрое эту тему. ### 5/5 — Mate in 1 *2026-02-02* This is the best app I ever used it taught me Bishop checkmates ### 5/5 — Good *2025-07-25* Perfect ### 5/5 — Thank you so much *2023-05-16* This has helped me allot ## Most praised reviews (7 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Best in Class *2023-01-22* Beginning players are well-advised to solve as many checkmate in one exercises as they can find until basic checkmate patterns are instantly perceived. Experienced players also may find such exercises useful. This app has the most generous number of exercises that I’ve found, sequences them well for maximum training, and functions smoothly. It is my top recommendation. ### 5/5 — Need help resetting the puzzles *2022-11-19* Hello, Please advise on how to reset the puzzles. I installed the app on my iPad and it doesn’t show me reset anywhere. But I remember doing it a few months ago. ### 5/5 — Спасибо *2021-02-28* Спасибо большое за поддержку и развитие и использование на тему ### 5/5 — Klm *2020-12-22, version 1.2* Muy buenos ### 5/5 — Great app for beginners *2018-11-06* Very intuitive app. Good to learn and practice. Developers are highly responsive. ### 5/5 — Passionnant *2018-04-01* Pour la débutante que je suis c'est un régal. Dommage que le cours soit uniquement en anglais. ### 5/5 — Awesome *2018-01-27* Tons of fun! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-03.*