Best Candidate Moves Apps & Games

250+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating

20 free apps & games

Updated October 2026

With an average user rating of 4.1★, the candidate moves category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 250+ apps and games we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Candidate Moves Apps & Games (October 2026)

#	App	Price	Rating	Ads	In-App Purchases	Updated
1	Candidate Moves	Free	1.0★ (1)	No	Yes	Oct 2026
2	Chessigma	Free	4.7★ (89)	No	Yes	Oct 2026
3	Chess Acuity	Free	2.0★ (1)	No	No	Oct 2026
4	Chess Offline	Free	1.5★ (2)	No	No	Oct 2026
5	Endgame AI	Free	4.6★ (31)	No	No	Oct 2026
6	Chess Endgame Studies	Free	4.8★ (118)	No	Yes	Oct 2026
7	Chess Game Review	Free	5.0★ (6)	No	No	Oct 2026
8	Big Chess: Online Strategy	Free	4.8★ (37)	No	Yes	Oct 2026

Top Picks for Candidate Moves

#1

Candidate Moves by martin schranz

Learn Winning Chess Patterns

Editor's Choice

1.0(1 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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Sharpen your chess tactics with interactive puzzles and position analysis. This app helps players of all levels improve tactical vision and decision-making through carefully selected positions and detailed explanations.

#2

Chessigma by Chessigma

Chess game review & analysis

Strong Contender

4.7(89 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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Analyze your chess games with detailed move-by-move feedback and personalized puzzles based on your mistakes. Improve your play with clear explanations and a powerful engine, all for free.

#3

Chess Acuity by Sigfus Bjarnason

Offline chess analysis

Worth Considering

2.0(1 ratings)

Free

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More Candidate Moves apps to explore

by Sandip Patel

Enjoy a distraction-free chess experience with offline play, local pass-and-play, and peer-to-peer multiplayer. Challenge friends or play solo without an internet connection.

Offline gameplayLocal pass-and-play modePeer-to-peer multiplayer

by Endgame Chess

An innovative online platform for chess players of all levels. Offers diverse game modes, daily tournaments, and advanced tools for game analysis and improvement. Connect with players globally and sharpen your skills against computer bots.

Diverse time controls (Bullet, Blitz, Classical)Daily tournamentsGlobal matchmaking

Chess Endgame Studies

Chess Endgame Studies

Chess Endgame Studies

Master chess endgames with a curated collection of instructive studies and exercises. This app provides hints, explanations, and feedback to help you improve tactical skills and consolidate knowledge.

950+ endgame compositions900+ subsidiary exercisesUnique 5x5 mini-position hints

free with in-app purchases

Chess Game Review

Chess Game Review

Chess Game Review

Chess game reviews unlimited

Analyze your chess games with detailed move classifications and accuracy ratings. This free app uses a powerful engine to provide insights and identify openings, helping players of all levels improve their strategy. It works offline and offers comprehensive game reports.

Move classifications (Best, Mistake, Blunder)Overall accuracy ratingsStockfish engine analysis

Big Chess: Online Strategy

Big Chess: Online Strategy

Big Chess: Online Strategy

10x10, Variants, AI & Puzzles

Experience chess on a larger 10x10 board with new pieces and expanded strategic depth. Challenge players worldwide, play with friends, solve puzzles, and explore numerous chess variants.

10x10 board expansionOnline multiplayer with ELO matchmakingPlay with friends and watch live games

by A Trillion Games Ltd

Experience chess in a realistic 3D environment with customizable boards and sets. Challenge yourself with 25 difficulty levels, analyze games move-by-move, and track your progress with detailed statistics. Perfect for both beginners and experienced players.

Realistic 3D graphics and animations25 adjustable AI difficulty levelsCustomizable chess sets and boards

Chessable: Study Chess Smarter

Chessable: Study Chess Smarter

Chessable: Study Chess Smarter

Openings, Tactics & Endgames!

Master chess openings, tactics, and endgames with a science-backed system. Learn from top players and retain moves through spaced repetition. Track your progress and join a community of players improving their game.

Spaced repetition system1,000+ chess coursesLearn from top players

Chess learning made fun

Master chess with structured courses, interactive lessons, and drills created by an International Master. Learn openings, tactics, strategy, and endgames with video explanations and practice tools. Track your progress and earn XP to stay motivated.

Structured chess coursesInteractive lessons and drillsVideo explanations by IM Levy Rozman

Chess Tactics and Lessons

Chess Tactics and Lessons

Chess Tactics and Lessons

Learn Strategy and Openings

Master chess strategy and openings with this app. Practice unlimited tactics, follow detailed lessons, and save your favorite openings. Create your own content and learn from a supportive community.

Unlimited tactics practiceDetailed chess lessonsOpening practice and saving

free with in-app purchases

Chess: From Beginner to Club

Chess: From Beginner to Club

Chess: From Beginner to Club

Learn chess from scratch and progress to club level with this comprehensive guide. It covers rules, openings, middlegames, endgames, and tactics through interactive lessons, examples, and exercises. Improve your game with personalized feedback and practice against a computer.

100 chess topics covered500 teaching examples700 consolidation exercises

free with in-app purchases

Шахматы: Сыграй как Морфи!

Шахматы: Сыграй как Морфи!

Шахматы: Сыграй как Морфи!

Обучающее шахматное приложение

Learn chess by studying 50 commented games of Paul Morphy. Solve tasks within each game to find the Maestro's moves and improve your strategic understanding and analytical skills. Track your progress with detailed statistics and advance through a leveling system.

50 commented Paul Morphy games275 move-guessing tasksDetailed progress statistics

free with in-app purchases

AI Chess & Training. Play now.

Analyze your chess games with detailed metrics, track your progress with interactive charts, and train with tactical puzzles and endgame scenarios. Experiment with positions in an interactive playground to improve your strategy and win more games.

Deep game analysis with PGN import and Chess.com linkingMove-by-move accuracy metrics and mistake breakdownsOpening explorer with success rate statistics

📊 Productivity

free with in-app purchases

Chess analysis companion app

Instantly analyze any chess position from images or screenshots. Convert visual chessboards into interactive digital boards for exploration, evaluation, and sharing. Ideal for studying tactics, reviewing games, or analyzing from books.

Smart position recognition from imagesConvert photos/screenshots to playable boardsDeep engine analysis with move exploration

Revolutionary chess game

Your personal AI chess coach

Play online and solve puzzles

Engage in classic chess with stunning 3D graphics and versatile play modes. Challenge yourself with puzzles, play against AI or friends online, and learn with helpful move indicators. Save games, customize the board, and master openings.

3D and 2D board viewsSingle player and two player modesOnline multiplayer with chat

free with in-app purchases

Lotus Chess – Trainer

Lotus Chess – Trainer

Lotus Chess – Trainer

Chess Training for All Levels

Learn chess openings, analyze your games, and master endgames with interactive lessons and personalized training plans. This app adapts to your skill level, from beginner to advanced, offering insights based on your own gameplay and millions of real-player games.

Personalized opening courses from your gamesLearn 150+ chess openingsInteractive lessons for beginners

FAQ about Candidate Moves

What are the best candidate moves apps & games for iPhone?

Candidate Moves tops our candidate moves apps & games ranking as of October 2026, with a 1.0-star average from 1 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.

Are there free candidate moves apps & games for iPhone?

Yes — 20 of the top candidate moves apps & games we rank are free to download, including Candidate Moves and Chessigma.

Does Candidate Moves have ads or in-app purchases?

Candidate Moves has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.

How many candidate moves apps & games are on the App Store?

We track 250+ candidate moves apps & games on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.