# Memphis Chess Club — A History of Problems

> Interactive chess puzzles for all skill levels, sourced from real games. (iPhone/iPad app by Gano Technologies LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memphis-chess-club/id448833169 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Gano Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/333237652)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Board, Puzzle
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 53 App Store ratings · 64 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 27 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-07-20
- Data updated: 2026-08-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memphis-chess-club/id448833169/reviews.md

## What is Memphis Chess Club?

Sharpen your chess skills! 

Beginners and experienced players alike will enjoy solving the chess puzzles included in this app. All of the puzzles were hand picked and were either taken from actual games or are compositions inspired by actual games!  

The app includes 500 interactive puzzles ranging from mate in 2 moves all the way to mate in 26 moves! The object is to finish each puzzle by forcing a checkmate in a given number of moves. These puzzles are fun to play and can be enjoyed at your leisure on your iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. 

All of the puzzles in this app were taken from the book 'A History of Problems: Memphis Chess Club' by Kenn E. Thompson and Dwight K. Weaver (2011).  

Other features include: 
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- Timing clock is displayed while you are working on each puzzle. How long you take to solve a puzzle is stored. 

- Lots of options: 7 chess piece sets and 7 different colors schemes including wood and marble. 

- Social Gaming: Leaderboards to compare the number of puzzles you have solved with your friends and other players. Facebook integration - including the ability to post your progress and ask your friends for help on a puzzle. 

- Universal app - works on iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad - high resolution graphics all around (where supported). 
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For even more chess puzzle challenges check out these apps: 
- Mate in 1 Puzzles 
- Mate in 2 Puzzles 
- Mate in 3 Puzzles 
- Mate in 4+ Puzzles

## Key features

- 500 interactive chess puzzles
- Puzzles from actual games
- Mate in 2 to 26 moves
- Timing clock for each puzzle
- Customizable piece sets and color schemes
- Leaderboards and social sharing

## Chart rankings

- #196 in Top Paid · Board (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 64)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memphis-chess-club/id448833169/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Fantastic but delay or lack of delay gives away correct move

*2025-02-23*

Wonderful but if you make the correct move, opponents piece moves right away. If you make an incorrect move, there’s a decent delay indicating you made the wrong move. A good solution would just be random delays added to correct moves.

### 5/5 — Application d'exercices magnifique

*2024-07-11*

Des exercices d'échecs délectables et amusants ! Je recommande vivement.

### 5/5 — Brilliant

*2024-07-01*

This simple app is brilliant. It really gets you thinking and it’s only two moves. Learning so much, with so many ‘of course’ moments. Well done!

### 5/5 — Отличное приложение

*2024-02-24*

Как тренировка лучше нет

### 5/5 — Most realistic chess puzzle app

*2023-06-03*

These are not “artificial puzzles “ but taken from real games. You can buy a book of puzzles from real games, but this beats them all!

### 4/5 — Bon

*2020-09-26*

Très plaisant

### 5/5 — Love it

*2020-07-19*

I think this app is so satisfying.

### 2/5 — 2stars only because it’s free!

*2020-01-26*

Abrupt quits are frequent, and the solver can’t produce hints or solutions for any of the mate-in-7 problems. So it’s good for all the problems up to mate in 6, which is good enough practice. It’s entirely possible that more powerful iPhones will support this app completely, so if you have an 8 or higher give it a try!

### 5/5 — Good practice

*2019-05-17*

These nice little challenges help me improve my game. A good mixture for me of easy and hard chess puzzles.

### 4/5 — Bon passe temps

*2018-12-25*

Dur d’arrêter

## Frequently asked questions about Memphis Chess Club

### What is this app about?

This app offers over 500 interactive chess puzzles, designed to help users of all skill levels improve their strategic thinking. The puzzles are inspired by or taken directly from actual chess games, providing a realistic challenge.

### What kind of puzzles are included?

The app features a wide range of puzzles, from those requiring a mate in 2 moves to more complex challenges requiring a mate in up to 26 moves. The primary objective is to force a checkmate within a specified number of moves.

### How much does the app cost?

Based on the provided information, this app is a paid application. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a one-time purchase for full access.

### 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. It also features high-resolution graphics where supported by the device.

### Can I track my progress or compete with others?

Yes, the app includes a timing clock that displays how long you take to solve each puzzle, and this time is stored. It also features leaderboards for comparing solved puzzles with friends and other players, along with Facebook integration for social sharing and seeking help.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.4 — 2024-01-01

- Latest iOS and iPadOS Compatibility updates
- Minor bug fixes

### 4.3 — 2020-11-30

- Dark Mode support
- Support for all new iPhone and iPad screen resolutions (+ MacOS Apple Silicon ready)
- iOS 14 compatibility improvements
- Bug fixes
- iOS 12+ required for this update

### 4.2 — 2019-07-12

- Added a new Color Scheme option:  Light Green and Yellow!
- Improvements to iOS 12 compatibility

### 4.1 — 2019-04-19

- iOS 12 Compatibility updates
- A couple of small bug fixes

### 4.0 — 2017-11-06

- Support for the iPhone X including Super Retina HD graphics
- Significantly improved compatibility with iOS 11
- Speed improvements
- many bug fixes

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- [Chess Problems Lite](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-problems-lite/id369822228)

All apps by Gano Technologies LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/333237652

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