Best Chess Book Apps & Games

New In Chess Books

by New In Chess

Free

Access a curated collection of chess books and periodicals from a renowned publisher. Explore titles focused on improvement, training, opening theory, history, and entertainment, featuring works by top chess authors.

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.

Chess Prime 3D

Play online and solve puzzles

Free

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.

Lichess

Online chess game

Free

Play chess online with millions of users, participate in tournaments, solve puzzles, and analyze games. This free and open-source application offers a comprehensive chess experience for players of all levels, with features for learning and casual play.

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.

Pocket Chess Book

Chess PGN editor

$7.99

A fast, offline chess PGN editor and analysis tool. Practice lines with a computer, analyze games with Stockfish, and manage unlimited game collections. Features include a board editor and access to Lichess openings.

Theoria: Learn Chess Openings

Train your opening repertoire

Free

Master chess openings with an interactive explorer and spaced repetition training. Visualize your game plan, analyze your games, and optimize moves with cloud and on-device engines. Build your unique repertoire or use expert-curated options.

Super Auto Pets

Chill auto battler

Free

Assemble a team of adorable pets with distinct skills to compete against others. This free-to-play auto battler offers a relaxed pace for building and battling. Engage in asynchronous multiplayer or intense real-time matches.

Learn with Forward Chess

Chess Books & Tactics Training

Free

This app is an interactive reader for chess books, allowing users to play through chess lines directly within the book. It offers a vast in-app store with over 100 chess eBooks and a growing collection of opening theory periodicals via subscription.

Interactive Chess Books

by Eric Tangborn

Free

This app offers interactive lessons, tutorials, and practice exercises to help beginners and intermediate players improve their chess skills. It features a user-friendly interface with clear instructions, helpful tips, and engaging challenges to make learning fun and effective.

OpenFile Chess

Chess Book E-Reader

Free

This app combines a chess puzzle trainer with an interactive e-reader for classic chess books. It features spaced repetition for puzzle training, thematic decks, and engine analysis. Users can also read and step through classic chess books with move-by-move annotations.

Chess Tactics Pro (Puzzles)

Practice puzzles every day

Free

Sharpen your chess skills with a vast library of puzzles for all levels. Practice daily, offline, or track your progress with adaptive challenges. Analyze your moves with a built-in engine and customize your experience with various themes.

Chess Offline: Play & Review

Two players, computer, no ads

Free

Engage in chess matches against AI or a friend on the same device. Analyze your games with detailed move grading and accuracy scores. Learn the game with comprehensive tutorials and practice legal moves.

3D Chess Game

by A Trillion Games Ltd

Free

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.