Theoria: Learn Chess Openings
Train your opening repertoire
About
Master chess openings with an interactive explorer and personalized training. Visualize your game plan, track progress, and analyze your games to improve your strategy. Offers cloud analysis and on-device engine for move optimization.
What's New in Theoria
2.2.7
July 17, 2026
Further improved the onboarding experience.
Subscription plans
Theoria Pro - Monthly
Monthly subscription
In-App Purchases
$99.99
Theoria Pro - Lifetime
Lifetime access to Theoria Pro
FAQ
What is Theoria?
Theoria is an interactive tool designed to help chess players build, visualize, and master their opening repertoires. It features an intuitive opening explorer, personalized training, and game analysis to elevate your chess strategy.
How does Theoria's training work?
Theoria uses a custom spaced repetition algorithm that adapts to your understanding of chess openings. This ensures you build true mastery of the theory, making it easier to recall and apply during actual games.
Can I import my own games into Theoria?
Yes, you can import your online chess games into Theoria. This allows you to build upon the openings you already enjoy or start fresh with expert-curated repertoires, tailoring the experience to your personal style.
Does Theoria offer analysis tools?
Theoria provides comprehensive analysis tools, including cloud analysis and Stockfish on-device for optimizing moves. You can also analyze all of your online games to identify mistakes and track your performance.
What devices does Theoria support?
Theoria is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed to run on these Apple devices, offering a seamless experience across your iOS ecosystem.
Is Theoria free to use?
Theoria is free to use and proudly ad-free. While the core functionality is free, there are optional subscription plans, Theoria Pro, offering additional features for $5.99/month or $59.99/year, both with a 7-day free trial.
What is the age rating for Theoria?
Theoria has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young chess enthusiasts and players of all ages. It focuses on learning and strategic development in a safe environment.
How often is Theoria updated?
Theoria was last updated on July 8, 2026, with version 2.2.3. This indicates a commitment to ongoing development and improvements for its users.