Best Chessmate Puzzles Apps & Games

249+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating

18 free apps & games

Updated August 2026

If you already know Chess, this is the deeper bench. 249+ chessmate puzzles apps and games for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of August 2026.

Compare top Chessmate Puzzles Apps & Games (August 2026)

#	App	Price	Rating	Ads	In-App Purchases	Updated
1	Chess	Free	4.7★ (39K)	No	Yes	Sep 2026
2	Chess Snacks: Mate Puzzles	Free	5.0★ (2)	No	Yes	Jul 2026
3	Chess puzzles!	Free	4.7★ (1.3K)	No	Yes	Sep 2026
4	Chess Openings — Chessmate	Free	5.0★ (1)	No	Yes	Sep 2026
5	Chessmate: Puzzle Rush	Free	—	Yes	Yes	May 2026
6	Chess Puzzles Set	Free	4.5★ (2)	No	Yes	Sep 2026
7	Infinite Chess Puzzles	Free	—	No	Yes	May 2026
8	Chess Puzzles - Board Game	Free	—	Yes	No	May 2026

Top Picks for Chessmate Puzzles

#1

Chess by Vintolo Ltd

Play Chess and Solve Puzzles

Editor's Choice

🎮 Games

4.7😊(39K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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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.

What We Love

👍 Great for beginners
🚀 Smooth gameplay
💡 Helpful puzzles and hints
🎨 Customizable chess sets
🎮 Fun and challenging

Room to Improve

🐛 Glitchy pawn movement
🤖 AI too easy even on hard mode
⏱️ Stalemate issues
💰 Paid hints for puzzles
🔁 Repetitive AI moves

#2

Chess Snacks: Mate Puzzles by ERIK LEONARDO BULJAN

Tactics & checkmate trainer

Strong Contender

🎮 Games

5.0(2 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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Sharpen your chess tactics with bite-sized checkmate puzzles derived from real master games. Find the forced mate in near-end positions, with hints available when needed. Play offline and enjoy a private experience with no ads.

#3

Chess puzzles! by Erik Brandsma

Fun for beginners and pro's!

Worth Considering

🎮 Games

4.7😊(1.3K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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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

More Chessmate Puzzles apps to explore

Chess Openings — Chessmate

Chess Openings — Chessmate

Chess Openings — Chessmate

Beginner Lessons & Practice

Master chess openings by turning theory into muscle memory. Study curated lines with clear explanations, practice from real board positions, and review before it fades. Challenge your recall without engine clutter to expand your repertoire.

Study curated opening linesPractice from board positionsReview learned lines

Chessmate: Puzzle Rush

Chessmate: Puzzle Rush

Chessmate: Puzzle Rush

Chess Puzzles & Daily Tactics

Chess Puzzles Set

Chess Puzzles Set

Chess Puzzles Set

Chess puzzles for 2-3 moves

Enhance your chess skills with a collection of 1,000 puzzles. These challenges range in difficulty, focusing on 2-3 move tactical sequences to sharpen your game.

1,000 chess puzzlesVarying difficulty levelsFocus on 2-3 move tactics

free with in-app purchases

Infinite Chess Puzzles

Infinite Chess Puzzles

Infinite Chess Puzzles

by Victor Muratov

Chess Puzzles - Board Game

Chess Puzzles - Board Game

Chess Puzzles - Board Game

by Jawad Boucharoub

Chess Puzzles - En Passant

Chess Puzzles - En Passant

Chess Puzzles - En Passant

Swipe, Learn & Solve Puzzles

ChessBlind: Puzzles Chess

ChessBlind: Puzzles Chess

ChessBlind: Puzzles Chess

Blindfold tatics trainer

Mate in 1, 2, 3 (Chess)

Mate in 1, 2, 3 (Chess)

Mate in 1, 2, 3 (Chess)

Solve mate in 1, 2 & 3 puzzles

Chess Play - Puzzles, Lessons

Chess Play - Puzzles, Lessons

Chess Play - Puzzles, Lessons

by HYUK NAMKUNG

Chess Puzzle - Sudoku

Chess Puzzle - Sudoku

Chess Puzzle - Sudoku

Chess + Sudoku Puzzle Game

Smart Puzzles Roll

Smart Puzzles Roll

Smart Puzzles Roll

Training your brain

WeeChess - Mini Chess Puzzles

WeeChess - Mini Chess Puzzles

WeeChess - Mini Chess Puzzles

Master Checkmate Patterns

Chess meets Sudoku Puzzles!

Mate in 4+ Chess Puzzles

Mate in 4+ Chess Puzzles

Mate in 4+ Chess Puzzles

Engage in over 1000 interactive chess puzzles designed to sharpen your tactical skills. Force checkmates within 4 to 8 moves, with a revamped engine and timing features to track your progress. Compete with friends on leaderboards and share your achievements.

1000+ interactive chess puzzlesForce checkmate in 4-8 movesRevamped, stronger chess engine

Chess Puzzle Strategy Game

Helpmate Puzzles

Helpmate Puzzles

Helpmate Puzzles

Engage in a unique chess puzzle experience where both sides work together to checkmate the opponent. This game offers over 1300 challenging puzzles, ranging from simple one-move solutions to complex multi-move scenarios.

Cooperative checkmate puzzlesOver 1300 puzzles1 to 4.5 mover puzzles

Chess Journal, Clock & Puzzles

Chess Journal, Clock & Puzzles

Chess Journal, Clock & Puzzles

The perfekt chess companion!

Easily log and organize your chess games with an intuitive interface. Track your win rates, export games in standard formats, and solve puzzles from Lichess. Ideal for players and coaches to manage and analyze their matches.

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FAQ about Chessmate Puzzles

What are the best chessmate puzzles apps & games for iPhone?

Chess tops our chessmate puzzles apps & games ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 39K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.

Are there free chessmate puzzles apps & games for iPhone?

Yes — 18 of the top chessmate puzzles apps & games we rank are free to download, including Chess and Chess Snacks: Mate Puzzles.

Does Chess have ads or in-app purchases?

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

How many chessmate puzzles apps & games are on the App Store?

We track 249+ chessmate puzzles apps & games on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

What is this app?

This app allows you to play the classic game of chess. It offers various features to enhance the gameplay experience, including different difficulty levels, the ability to play against a computer or a friend, and customization options for graphics and themes.

What are the key features of this chess app?

Key features include HD graphics, five difficulty levels, a hint option, the ability to play as white or black, play against a computer or friend, 2D and 3D themes, unlimited undo moves, AI quick response, time controls, animated moves, and the option to highlight legal moves.