# Openings Mastermind — Master your Chess openings

> Chess opening trainer with study import and smart practice. (iPhone/iPad app by Christian Heise.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openings-mastermind/id6448386251 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Christian Heise](https://appshunter.io/developer/1632898424)
- Category: Games, Education, Board, Puzzle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 88 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany)
- Released: 2023-04-28
- Data updated: 2026-07-17
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openings-mastermind/id6448386251/reviews.md

## What is Openings Mastermind?

Get ready to take your chess game to the next level with Openings Mastermind, the ultimate chess opening app!

Some of the features include:
- Import Lichess Studies or custom PGNs
- Explore openings with Stockfish 17 and the Lichess position database
- Practice openings by repetition against your own custom openings database
- Take advantage of the smart practice queue and improve your learning
- Observe your learning progress in different openings

With our app, you can take your opening game to the next level by practicing against the specific lines you want to master. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, our app is the perfect tool to help you improve your opening moves and become a better chess player.

Planned Features:
- Continue against engine, after study line ends
- Analysis of your games from Lichess and Chess.com compared to your openings database

## Key features

- Import Lichess Studies or PGNs
- Explore openings with Stockfish 15
- Practice openings by repetition
- Smart practice queue
- Track learning progress

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openings-mastermind/id6448386251/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Freeze on imports from lichess

*2024-11-20*

Impossible to import any study from lichess, AVOID!

### 5/5 — Minimal yet useful

*2023-09-25*

See title.

## Frequently asked questions about Openings Mastermind

### What chess openings can I practice with Openings Mastermind?

Openings Mastermind allows you to practice any chess opening you import, including Lichess Studies or custom PGN files. You can also build your own custom opening database for targeted practice.

### Does Openings Mastermind offer offline play?

The provided data does not specify whether Openings Mastermind supports offline play. It is recommended to check the app store listing or contact the developer for this information.

### Can I play against other people with Openings Mastermind?

Openings Mastermind is designed for practicing against an engine and your own custom opening database. It does not currently feature multiplayer modes for playing against other users.

### What is the rating and age appropriateness of Openings Mastermind?

Openings Mastermind has a rating of 4.0 stars from 4 ratings and is suitable for users aged 4 and older.

### How often is Openings Mastermind updated?

The latest version of Openings Mastermind was released on October 17, 2023. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, this indicates recent development activity.

### What devices is Openings Mastermind available on?

Openings Mastermind is available on iPhone and iPad devices.

### Does Openings Mastermind have ads?

Openings Mastermind is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted practice experience.

### What are the planned features for Openings Mastermind?

Future updates for Openings Mastermind include continuing against an engine after a study line ends and analyzing your games from Lichess and Chess.com against your openings database.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 0.9 — 2026-07-04

What's new in v0.9:
- Refreshed the interface with Apple's new Liquid Glass design
- Added German language support — switch in Settings → General
- More reliable PGN import: a rewritten parser handles a much wider range of Lichess studies and PGN files correctly
- Fixed crashes on very deep or repetitive opening lines
- Fixed a rare crash related to the chess engine
- New privacy controls: opt in or out of analytics and crash reports in Settings
- Various stability and performance improvements

### 0.8.3 — 2023-10-17

Bugfixes:
Great improvements in compatibility with most Lichess studies and PGNs.

If you still find PGNs that can not be imported, feel free to contact me via feedback@appsbychristian.com

### 0.8.2 — 2023-08-30

- Studies, where later chapters do not start at the starting position, are now supported
- Import studies directly from your Lichess profile

### 0.8.1 — 2023-07-03

Bug Fixes

### 0.8 — 2023-06-29

Introducing the Smart Training Queue!
Based on your previous training, the practice queue suggests positions to improve your practice

Additional new features:
- Import studies directly from the Lichess App or lichess.org via the Share Sheet
- Transition from Practice to the Explorer
- Transpositions in a PGN are now detected and used to provide more possibilities when practicing
- In Landscape, the move history is shown in a grid
- Improvements to landscape orientation UI

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