Serene Chess: Puzzles
Tactics, engine & review
About
Engage in deep chess play with a powerful engine and thousands of tactics puzzles. Analyze your games with detailed reviews and practice specific chess concepts. Enjoy a calm, offline experience with no ads or data collection.
What's New in Serene Chess
1.0
August 17, 2026
Developer apps
FAQ
Does Serene Chess have ads?
No, Serene Chess is designed to be quiet and distraction-free. It explicitly states that it has no ads and nothing is sold to you, providing an uninterrupted experience.
Can I play Serene Chess offline?
Yes, Serene Chess works entirely offline. The engine and all puzzles are bundled within the app, and no account or network connection is required to play.
What kind of puzzles does Serene Chess offer?
Serene Chess includes 4,000 tactics puzzles playable anywhere. You can choose to practice specific ideas like forks, pins, skewers, deflection, back-rank mates, and endgames across four difficulty bands.
How does the game review feature work in Serene Chess?
The review feature uses the engine to walk back through your finished game move by move. It shows the accuracy for both sides and highlights the moments that decided the result, allowing you to see what the engine would have played.
What are the playing styles available in Serene Chess?
Serene Chess offers three playing styles for its tunable opponent: Defender, Balanced, and Aggressor. The engine's strength can also be adjusted from a gentle club player to full strength.
Is Serene Chess suitable for beginners?
Yes, Serene Chess is suitable for beginners. It offers a tunable opponent from gentle club player strength and includes features like hints and takebacks to aid learning. The puzzles also have a 'Gentle' difficulty band.
What devices does Serene Chess support?
Serene Chess is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed to run entirely on your device without needing a network connection.
How often is Serene Chess updated?
The latest version of Serene Chess is 1.0, released on August 17, 2026. Based on this information, the app was recently released and future update frequency is not yet established.
