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Mate in 2 Chess Puzzles

Mate in 2 Chess Puzzles

Chess Problems: Two Moves

69 ratings
127 reviews
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 22, 2010
  • January 2, 2024

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Developer

Gano Technologies LLC
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Challenge yourself with over 1200 interactive chess puzzles designed to help you achieve checkmate in two moves. Suitable for both beginners and experienced players, this app offers a fun way to improve your tactical skills with a variety of classical problems.

✓Over 1200 interactive chess problems
✓Checkmate in 2 moves objective
✓Variety of classical puzzles
✓Timing clock for puzzle solving
✓Multiple chess piece sets and color schemes
✓Leaderboards and social sharing
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Mate in 2 Chess Puzzles. Based on 69 reviews and a 4.8/5 average, it highlights the 11 positives and 9 negatives reviewers mention most about this game.

Positive things

  • 🧠Excellent puzzle collection with 1000+ problems
  • 💰Great value for money at low price point
  • 🎯Wide range of difficulty levels for various skill levels
  • 🎨Clean, well-designed user interface
  • ⏱️Built-in timer for tracking solve times
  • 💡Helpful hint system with adjustable assistance levels
  • 🔄Multiple attempts allowed per puzzle
  • 📚Historical puzzle information and provenance
  • ⚡Smooth, fast performance without bugs
  • 🏆Addictive and engaging gameplay experience
  • 🎮Works seamlessly across iPad and iPhone

Negative things

  • 🔥App causes phone to heat up during extended use
  • ❌Inconsistent puzzle accuracy and validity
  • ⚠️Sudden difficulty jump between Mate in 1 and Mate in 2
  • 🤔Some puzzles rely on opponent making unforced errors
  • 🚫Cannot explore alternative black responses
  • 📱Limited orientation support (landscape/portrait)
  • ❄️Occasional freezing and crashes
  • 🎯Many puzzles too difficult for intermediate players
  • 🔍Difficult to understand puzzle solution logic
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What's New in Mate in 2 Chess Puzzles

4.4

January 2, 2024

- Latest iOS and iPadOS Compatibility updates - Minor bug fixes

User reviews

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A very good training tool

I think this is a great interactive app that has 1000+ mate in 2’s. My only criticism is that the app doesn’t force you to find all variations, but apart from that I love the problems.
IsaacW566IsaacW566

Well done

One request would be to have a hint where you just indicate which piece to move, but not where it goes.
Blue PimpernelBlue Pimpernel

Lost confidence in the puzzles

If I’m going to spend hours trying to figure out a “mate in 2” puzzle, then it better really be that… puzzle #17..illustrated London news is bogus…the “solution’ is in NO way a forced mate on the other side..it relies on black making an UNFORCED dumb move to “solve” it… I even used a chess engine to double check that the puzzle is bogus…
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Spankan PankanSpankan Pankan

Best problem app

Great app. Best out there!
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JohnnieDowlingJohnnieDowling

Fabulous puzzles

I've always loved chess puzzles in the old day when you would get one a week in a newspaper. There are so many of them in this app they have kept me busy for years. Great value for money.
ChristineWuppChristineWupp
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Reported Bugs

5 issues

App freezes or goes haywire requiring restart

Bug

Occasional crashes during gameplay

Bug

App skips puzzles when navigating

Bug

Game Center prompts become annoying

Bug

Performance issues on older devices

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Requested Features

11 requests

Ability to freely move pieces and explore variations

Feature

Sandbox mode to test alternative moves

Feature

Play as black against white

Feature

Hint that only shows which piece to move, not destination

Feature

Landscape and portrait orientation support

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Puzzle tracking by number of moves

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Mark puzzles solved with hints vs. solutions

Feature

More gradual difficulty progression

Feature

Page scroll feature for navigation

Feature

Disable Game Center prompts

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Show why opponent made specific moves

Feature

FAQ

What is this app about?

This app provides a collection of over 1200 interactive chess puzzles where the objective is to achieve checkmate in exactly two moves. It's designed to help players of all levels sharpen their chess skills and tactical understanding.

What are the key features of this app?

Key features include a vast library of puzzles, a timing clock to track solving speed, customizable piece sets and color schemes, and social features like leaderboards and Facebook integration for sharing progress and seeking help.

Is this app free to use?

Yes, the application is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the provided description.

What devices is this app compatible with?

This is a universal app, meaning it is designed to work seamlessly on iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad devices, offering high-resolution graphics where supported.

How can this app help improve my chess game?

By regularly solving the mate in 2 puzzles, you will train your tactical vision, pattern recognition, and calculation abilities. This focused practice is especially beneficial for learning the game or for experienced players looking to refine their attacking strategies.