Best Chess Combinations Apps & Games

247+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
19 free apps & games
Updated August 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our chess combinations list covers 247+ iPhone apps and games updated through August 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Chess Combinations Apps & Games (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Chess CombinationsChess CombinationsFreeNoYesMay 2026
2Manual of Chess CombinationsManual of Chess CombinationsFree4.9★ (58)NoYesAug 2026
3Chess Combinations Vol. 1Chess Combinations Vol. 1Free4.7★ (89)NoYesAug 2026
4Chess Combinations Vol. 2Chess Combinations Vol. 2Free4.7★ (28)NoYesAug 2026
5ChessChessFree4.7★ (39K)NoYesAug 2026
6Chess: From Beginner to ClubChess: From Beginner to ClubFree4.6★ (364)NoYesAug 2026
7Chess ⁺Chess ⁺Free4.7★ (2.9K)NoYesAug 2026
8CT-ART. Mating CombinationsCT-ART. Mating CombinationsFree4.8★ (111)NoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Chess Combinations

Manual of Chess Combinations#2

Manual of Chess Combinations by Chess King

Chess Training
Strong Contender
🎮 Games
4.9(58 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Enhance your chess skills with interactive lessons and challenging puzzles based on a renowned chess trainer's textbook. The app provides hints, explanations, and computer play for any position to help you master tactical tricks and combinations.

Chess Combinations Vol. 1#3

Chess Combinations Vol. 1 by Chess King

Chess Training
Worth Considering
🎮 Games
4.7(89 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Master chess tactics with over 1300 exercises and interactive lessons. This program acts as a personal coach, providing hints, explanations, and refutations to improve your game. It tracks your ELO rating and offers a free section to test its capabilities.

More Chess Combinations apps to explore

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Chess Combinations Vol. 2
Chess Combinations Vol. 2
Chess Combinations Vol. 2
Chess Training
Free

This app offers over 2600 chess exercises and examples, categorized by tactical methods. It acts as a personal coach, providing hints, explanations, and refutations to help improve your chess skills and learn new combinations.

Over 2600 chess exercises60 tactical methods and motifsInteractive theoretical lessons
🎮 Games
(28)
freemium
5
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
6
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
7
Chess ⁺
Chess ⁺
Chess ⁺
Play,Learn,Puzzles,Friends
Free

Enhance your chess abilities with this comprehensive training application. It offers a vast array of puzzles, tactical exercises, and learning modes for players of all levels. Track your progress with live statistics and enjoy a visually engaging experience.

2D & 3D chess piecesHundreds of levelsThousands of exercises
🎮 Games
(2.9K)
free with in-app purchases
8
CT-ART. Mating Combinations
CT-ART. Mating Combinations
CT-ART. Mating Combinations
Chess Training
Free

Enhance your chess skills with interactive lessons and exercises focused on mating combinations. This program offers high-quality theoretical material and a unique learning technology with hints, explanations, and refutations for mistakes. It adapts to your progress and allows you to practice positions against the computer.

1200 instructive examples on 14 themes700 exercises for practiceInteractive theoretical lessons
🎮 Games
(111)
free with in-app purchases
9
Chess: Capturing Pieces 1
Chess: Capturing Pieces 1
Chess: Capturing Pieces 1
Chess Training
Free

Enhance your chess skills with over 1400 tactical exercises designed for beginners. This app offers interactive lessons, hints, and explanations to help you learn new combinations and improve your game.

Over 1400 tactical exercisesInteractive lessons with hintsDifficulty levels
🎮 Games
(27)
free with in-app purchases
10
Chess: Capturing Pieces 2
Chess: Capturing Pieces 2
Chess: Capturing Pieces 2
Chess Training
Free

Enhance your chess skills with over 1500 tactical exercises drawn from real games. This app provides hints, explanations, and refutations to help beginners improve their play and learn new combinations. It acts as a personal coach, adapting to your progress and offering interactive lessons.

Over 1500 tactical exercisesHints and explanationsRefutations of mistakes
🎮 Games
(10)
free with in-app purchases
11
Chess Tiger Pro
Chess Tiger Pro
Chess Tiger Pro
Learn, play, improve!
$9.99
$14.99 | 33% OFF

Master chess with interactive lessons and Grandmaster-level move suggestions. Learn rules effortlessly, play real games, and analyze your performance with detailed feedback. Suitable for beginners and experts alike, this ad-free app helps you improve your game at your own pace.

Ad-free learning experienceIntroductory chess lessons for beginnersGrandmaster-level move suggestions
🎮 Games
(24K)
free with in-app purchases
12
Chess Mega Bundle
Chess Mega Bundle
Chess Mega Bundle
Hundreds of Variants
Free

Explore hundreds of unique chess variants. Challenge friends or AI opponents locally or online. Discover new ways to play the classic game.

Hundreds of unique chess variantsLocal multiplayerOnline multiplayer
🎮 Games
(122)
free with in-app purchases
13
Chess Online - Clash of Kings
Chess Online - Clash of Kings
Chess Online - Clash of Kings
Online Chess Tournaments
Free

Engage in strategic online chess matches against players worldwide. Improve your skills with a comprehensive strategy guide, challenging puzzles, and detailed game analysis. Join or create clans, participate in tournaments, and track your progress with a robust rating system.

Online multiplayer chessChess tournamentsStrategy guide and openings
🎮 Games
(29K)
free with in-app purchases
14
Chess: Simple Defense
Chess: Simple Defense
Chess: Simple Defense
Chess Training
Free

Master defensive chess skills with over 3000 interactive exercises. This app acts as a personal coach, providing hints and explanations to improve your game. It's designed for beginners to consolidate fundamental defensive tactics.

Over 3000 defensive exercisesInteractive coach with hints and explanationsImprove defensive tactics
🎮 Games
(59)
free with in-app purchases
15
Chess Tactics in Volga gambit
Chess Tactics in Volga gambit
Chess Tactics in Volga gambit
Chess Training
Free

This chess course focuses on the sharp variations of the Benko (Volga) gambit. It offers theoretical overviews, practical examples, and numerous exercises to reinforce knowledge. The app acts as a coach, providing hints, explanations, and refutations for mistakes, with interactive lessons and progress tracking.

Deep theoretical and practical overview168 reinforcement exercisesInteractive theoretical lessons
🎮 Games
(12)
free with in-app purchases
16
Chess Offline
Chess Offline
Chess Offline
by Sandip Patel
Free

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
🎮 Games
(0)
free
17
Merge-Chess
Merge-Chess
Merge-Chess
A new approach to Chess!
Free

This game combines classic chess strategy with simple puzzle mechanics. Swipe to merge same-colored pieces, aiming to leave only a King on the board. Be mindful of board space to avoid filling it up.

Chess strategyPuzzle mechanicsSwipe to merge pieces
🎮 Games
(2)
free with in-app purchases
18
Chess Endgame Studies
Chess Endgame Studies
Chess Endgame Studies
Chess Training
Free

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
🎮 Games
(115)
free with in-app purchases
19
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
20
Chess Board Game
Chess Board Game
Chess Board Game
Chess Board Game
Free

Engage in the classic strategy game of chess with this app. Play against AI opponents with adjustable difficulty or challenge friends and family in local multiplayer mode. Enjoy realistic graphics and interactive animations for an immersive experience.

AI difficulty levelsLocal multiplayerInteractive UI
🎮 Games
(0)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Chess Combinations

Are there free chess combinations apps & games for iPhone?
Yes — 19 of the top chess combinations apps & games we rank are free to download, including Chess Combinations and Manual of Chess Combinations.
Chess Combinations has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 247+ chess combinations apps & games on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.