Best Candidate Moves Apps & Games

250+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated August 2026

With an average user rating of 4.6★, 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 (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Candidate MovesCandidate MovesFreeNoYesMay 2026
2ChessigmaChessigmaFree5.0★ (2)NoNoAug 2026
3Chess Endgame StudiesChess Endgame StudiesFree4.8★ (115)NoYesAug 2026
4Chess Strategy for BeginnersChess Strategy for BeginnersFree4.8★ (134)NoYesAug 2026
5Chess - Learn ChessChess - Learn ChessFree4.7★ (200)NoNoAug 2026
6Total Chess Endgames 1600-2400Total Chess Endgames 1600-2400Free4.8★ (445)NoYesAug 2026
7Chessable: Study Chess SmarterChessable: Study Chess SmarterFree4.8★ (5.9K)NoYesAug 2026
8Chess Openings TrainerChess Openings TrainerFree3.9★ (17)NoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Candidate Moves

Chessigma#2

Chessigma by Chessigma

Chess game review & analysis
Strong Contender
🎮 Games
5.0(2 ratings)
Free
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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.

Chess Endgame Studies#3

Chess Endgame Studies by Chess King

Chess Training
Worth Considering
🎮 Games
4.8(115 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

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Chess Strategy for Beginners
Chess Strategy for Beginners
Chess Strategy for Beginners
Chess Training
Free

This interactive tutorial helps beginners and intermediate players improve their chess skills. It covers openings, middlegames, and endgames with over 1200 examples and exercises. The app acts as a coach, providing hints, explanations, and refutations for mistakes.

Interactive lessons55 lessons with 1200+ examplesOpening, middlegame, and endgame strategy
🎮 Games
(134)
free with in-app purchases
5
Chess - Learn Chess
Chess - Learn Chess
Chess - Learn Chess
Learn to play in minutes!
Free

Discover the world of chess with this interactive e-book. Learn the rules, terminology, and essential strategies through engaging content and practice moves with interactive diagrams. Improve your game, whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills.

Interactive e-book formatTeaches rules and terminologyCovers essential strategies
📚 Education
(200)
paid
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Total Chess Endgames 1600-2400
Total Chess Endgames 1600-2400
Total Chess Endgames 1600-2400
Chess Training
Free

Master chess endgames with this comprehensive course featuring over 600 theoretical lectures and 2400 interactive exercises. Improve your tactical tricks and consolidate knowledge with a virtual coach that provides hints and refutations.

Over 600 theoretical lectures2400+ endgame exercisesInteractive theoretical lessons
🎮 Games
(445)
free with in-app purchases
7
Chessable: Study Chess Smarter
Chessable: Study Chess Smarter
Chessable: Study Chess Smarter
Openings, Tactics & Endgames!
Free

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
📚 Education
(5.9K)
freemium
8
Chess Openings Trainer
Chess Openings Trainer
Chess Openings Trainer
Learn and Study Chess Openings
Free

Master chess openings with an intuitive interface and a vast database of strategies. Practice against an AI, explore variations, and gain confidence in your gameplay.

Database of over 3,000 openings500 opening descriptionsIntuitive interface
🎮 Games
(17)
free with in-app purchases
9
Chess Tactics and Lessons
Chess Tactics and Lessons
Chess Tactics and Lessons
Learn Strategy and Openings
Free

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
🎮 Games
(5K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Chess
Chess
Chess
Play Chess and Solve Puzzles
Free

Engage in the classic game of chess with customizable graphics and multiple difficulty levels. Play against AI or a friend, with features like move undo, hints, and time controls. Enjoy a rich chess experience with detailed game history and board customization.

HD graphics5 difficulty levelsHint option
🎮 Games
(39K)
free with in-app purchases
11
Шахматы: Сыграй как Морфи!
Шахматы: Сыграй как Морфи!
Шахматы: Сыграй как Морфи!
Обучающее шахматное приложение
Free

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
🎮 Games
(3)
free with in-app purchases
12
Chessbook - Master openings
Chessbook - Master openings
Chessbook - Master openings
Your personal opening book
Free

Build a personalized chess opening repertoire with spaced repetition training. Identify weaknesses, learn optimal moves based on master game data, and avoid obscure lines. Review your online games for mistakes and master middlegame plans.

Custom opening repertoire creationSpaced repetition trainingAutomatic gap identification
📚 Education
(2K)
free with in-app purchases
13
Tactics
Tactics
Tactics
by ChessBase GmbH
Free

Sharpen your chess skills by solving tactical puzzles. The app offers hints and tracks your progress, with positions repeating for practice. Compete for a high score and play as a guest or with your PlayChess account.

Solve chess tactic positionsGet hints for solutionsGuest or PlayChess account login
🎮 Games
(3)
free with in-app purchases
14
PGN Trainer: Chess Openings
PGN Trainer: Chess Openings
PGN Trainer: Chess Openings
Ultimate Repertoire Builder
Free

Master chess openings with a personalized repertoire builder. Organize, search, and train your lines using spaced repetition and engine analysis. Syncs across devices for on-the-go learning.

Build and organize custom chess opening repertoiresImport PGN files or use built-in librariesAdvanced search by move sequence, ECO name, or number
📚 Education
(1)
freemium
15
Chessify - Magic Chess Tools
Chessify - Magic Chess Tools
Chessify - Magic Chess Tools
Chessboard Scanner & Analysis
Free

This app offers advanced chess analysis tools, including a real-time chessboard scanner, powerful cloud-based engines, and a unique video finder. Analyze games, puzzles, and learn chess theory with comprehensive features for players of all levels.

Real chessboard scannerSuperfast cloud chess engine analysisVideo finder for chess positions
🎮 Games
(395)
free with in-app purchases
16
Chess Tactics in Slav Defense
Chess Tactics in Slav Defense
Chess Tactics in Slav Defense
Chess Training
Free

This chess course offers a deep dive into the sharp variations of the Slav Defense. It provides theoretical overviews, practical examples, and interactive exercises to improve tactical skills and game knowledge. The program acts as a coach, offering hints and explanations to help players master the opening.

Slav Defense theory and variations100 examples and 300 exercisesInteractive lessons with board play
🎮 Games
(10)
free with in-app purchases
17
Chess Strategy & Tactics Vol 1
Chess Strategy & Tactics Vol 1
Chess Strategy & Tactics Vol 1
Chess Training
Free

Master chess strategy and tactics with this comprehensive course. Learn from a renowned trainer's textbook, practice with over 200 exercises, and improve your game with interactive lessons and computer analysis.

57 themes with theoretical materialOver 400 examples of playOver 200 practical exercises
🎮 Games
(97)
free with in-app purchases
18
Chess Tactics for Beginners
Chess Tactics for Beginners
Chess Tactics for Beginners
Chess Training
Free

Master chess tactics with over 1300 exercises designed for beginners. This app provides interactive lessons, hints, and explanations to improve your game. Track your progress and learn new strategies to win more games.

Over 1300 training exercisesInteractive lessons with hintsRefutations for common mistakes
🎮 Games
(1K)
free with in-app purchases
19
Chess Strategy (1800-2400)
Chess Strategy (1800-2400)
Chess Strategy (1800-2400)
Chess Training
Free

Enhance your chess skills with instructive positions covering 18 key strategic themes. This app acts as a personal coach, offering hints, explanations, and interactive theoretical lessons to improve your game.

18 strategic themesInteractive theoretical lessonsCoach-like feedback and hints
🎮 Games
(257)
free with in-app purchases
20
Chess: From Beginner to Club
Chess: From Beginner to Club
Chess: From Beginner to Club
Chess Training
Free

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
🎮 Games
(364)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Candidate Moves

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.
Candidate Moves has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 250+ candidate moves apps & games on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.