Best Chess Puzzles Tactics Training Apps &amp; Games

4.5😐(485 ratings)

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Enhance your chess skills with an extensive collection of puzzles and tactical exercises. Tailor your training by customizing puzzle difficulty and Elo ratings to target specific weaknesses and accelerate improvement, suitable for players of all levels.

What We Love

🆓 Free to use, no ads
♾️ Seemingly endless puzzles
🧠 Great for chess improvement
👍 Simple and easy to use interface
🎯 Puzzles tailored to skill level
🚫 No annoying bells and whistles
✨ Ads free and no in-app purchases
💪 Effective for gaining ELO
💯 Developer got everything right

Room to Improve

🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
🔄 Progress resets (ELO, history)
⚠️ Login issues (Apple/Google)
⏳ Puzzles take a long time to load
🥶 Freezes and crashes
🔊 Cannot disable in-app audio
🤔 Review prompts are persistent

Chess Tactics Pro (Puzzles) by Emmanuel Mathis

Practice puzzles every day

Strong Contender

4.7😊(3.7K ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

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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.

What We Love

👍 Simple and easy to use
🚀 Offline functionality
💡 Wide variety of puzzles
🎯 Helpful for improving tactics
🕰️ Daily puzzles of varying difficulty
💰 Reasonable pricing for additional content

Room to Improve

🐛 Some puzzles have flawed or ambiguous solutions
🤔 Difficulty levels not always accurate
📊 Lack of explanation for best moves
🔀 Inability to accept alternative winning solutions

Chess puzzles! by Erik Brandsma

Fun for beginners and pro's!

Worth Considering

Chess.com - Play and Learn

4.7😊(1.3K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

Engage in mind-teasing chess challenges designed for all skill levels, from beginners to seasoned players. Test your strategic thinking with various puzzle difficulties and enjoy a fun variation of the classic board game.

What We Love

👍 Challenging and engaging puzzles
👍 No ads or in-app purchases
👍 Helpful for improving chess skills
👍 Fun and enjoyable experience
👍 Realistic and creative puzzles

Room to Improve

🐛 Some puzzles have no solution or are buggy
🔍 Lack of explanations or feedback on wrong moves
🔍 Repetitive puzzle types (e.g., queen sacrifices)
🔍 Inefficient navigation between puzzles

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