# MindChess — Train your mind with chess

> Train your mind with chess (iPhone/iPad app by omar megdadi.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindchess/id6745103930 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [omar megdadi](https://appshunter.io/developer/589920371)
- Category: Games, Education, Board, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 87 MB
- Languages: English, Spanish
- Released: 2025-10-25
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindchess/id6745103930/reviews.md

## What is MindChess?

MindChess is a daily chess training app focused on mental visualization and blindfold play. Improve your calculation, memory, and concentration through short mini-games inspired by how grandmasters train their minds.

Practice exercises such as recognizing square colors, knight jumps, coordinates, or diagonals. Beat your records, track your progress, and train your mind without a board.
Perfect for amateur players who want to sharpen their visualization and calculation skills.

Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://nsstudent.dev/MindChessLanding/privacypolicy/

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $9.99 | per year |



## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.2.0 — 2026-04-07

5 new games: Fork Finder, Piece Snapshot, Knight Distance, Opening Memory Flash and Mate in 1.

Training Mode is now available in every game. No timer, 3 lives. Train at your own pace.

Memory Game now uses real chess puzzle positions instead of random pieces.

Daily Challenge improvements: real scores, iCloud sync across devices and a Pro stats dashboard with streaks, score trends and category coverage.

In memory games with a countdown phase, you can now tap the countdown to skip straight to the answer phase if you've already memorized the position.

### 1.1.0 — 2025-11-23

This update brings brand-new features to enhance your chess training experience.

• New game: Bishop Pawn Capture

Test your precision and visualization with a new exercise where you must capture pawns one by one using only a bishop — perfect for improving calculation, long diagonals, and planning.

• New “Tools” section

We added a brand-new tab where you’ll find helpful utilities for chess improvement.

The first tool included is:

• PGN to GIF Generator
Turn any PGN file into an animated GIF you can easily share with others.
A built-in sample (“Load sample PGN”) is available so testers and users can try the tool instantly.

• Improvements and fixes
	• Visual tweaks and internal optimizations for a smoother experience.

### 1.0.1 — 2025-10-31

- Fixed minor visual issues in the user interface.
- Improved accuracy and display of usage charts.
- You can now delete your data from the Statistics section.

### 1.0.0 — 2025-10-25

No release notes.

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