Best Duolingo Chess Apps &amp; Games

4.8😊(821K ratings)

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Engage in online and offline chess matches with millions of players worldwide. Improve your skills through interactive lessons, over 500,000 puzzles, and powerful AI opponents. Compete in tournaments and explore various chess variants.

What We Love

🚀 Excellent app for learning and improving chess skills
🎓 Comprehensive lessons, puzzles, and analysis tools
🌍 Large player base for quick matchmaking
📊 Detailed game statistics and progress tracking
💻 Seamless integration between mobile app and website

Room to Improve

🐛 Frequent connection issues and game freezes
⏱️ Unreliable and inconsistent game timers
🔒 Lack of transparency around anti-cheating measures
💰 Aggressive paywall for advanced features
🤖 Subpar AI opponents with questionable move choices

Chess for Kids: Learn to Play by Chess.com

Board and Puzzle Learning Game

Worth Considering

Play Chess and Solve Puzzles

4.7😊(100K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

#96in Games

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Learn chess through interactive lessons, puzzles, and games. This app offers a safe, ad-free environment for kids to develop chess skills, play against friends or bots, and join a global community.

What We Love

🚀 Great for learning chess
👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
🎓 Helpful tutorials and lessons
🤖 Challenging AI opponents
🏆 Tournaments and competitive play

Room to Improve

🔒 Too many features locked behind paywall
🐛 Bugs and glitches in gameplay
⏱️ Long matchmaking times for high-rated players
🔍 Lack of social features (e.g. finding friends)

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Learn to play in minutes!

Interactive e-book formatTeaches rules and terminologyCovers essential strategies

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Play against adjustable AI strengthAnalyze games and identify mistakesSolve 1000 built-in chess puzzles

Play online and solve puzzles

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Engage in classic chess battles with friends or challenge an AI opponent. Customize your game experience with various board styles, piece colors, and flag selections. Enjoy flexible gameplay options for both single and multiplayer modes.

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