Best Openings Apps & Games

220+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
18 free apps & games
Updated July 2026

Out of 220+ openings apps and games on iOS, 18 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Openings Apps & Games (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Chess Openings Explorer ProChess Openings Explorer Pro$3.994.6★ (349)NoNoAug 2026
2Chessreps - Master OpeningsChessreps - Master OpeningsFree4.9★ (1.8K)NoYesAug 2026
3Chessbook - Master openingsChessbook - Master openingsFree4.9★ (2K)NoYesAug 2026
4Openings MastermindOpenings MastermindFree4.3★ (6)NoNoJul 2026
5Chess Opening BlundersChess Opening BlundersFree4.7★ (246)NoYesAug 2026
6Chess Move - Stockfish EngineChess Move - Stockfish EngineFree4.3★ (1.1K)NoYesAug 2026
7Chess Tactics and LessonsChess Tactics and LessonsFree4.8★ (5K)YesYesAug 2026
8Chess Openings WizardChess Openings Wizard$6.995.0★ (2)NoNoJul 2026

Top Picks for Openings

Chess Openings Explorer Pro#1

Chess Openings Explorer Pro by Emmanuel Mathis

Study & improve your openings
Editor's Choice
🎮 Games
4.6😐(349 ratings)
$3.99
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Master chess openings with a comprehensive dictionary and analysis of over 2 million Grandmaster games. Test your knowledge with interactive quizzes and analyze positions using a powerful built-in engine.

What We Love

  • 📚 Extensive database of grandmaster games (2 million+)
  • 🎯 Intuitive opening explorer interface
  • 📊 Clear visualization of move statistics and win rates
  • 🎮 Easy access to replay master games

Room to Improve

  • ⚠️ Limited depth - only covers ~5 moves in most lines
  • ❌ Lacks built-in chess engine for analysis
  • 😕 Confusing user interface for beginners
Chessreps - Master Openings#2

Chessreps - Master Openings by Chessreps

Learn Chess Openings Fast
Strong Contender
📚 Education
4.9(1.8K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Learn chess openings effectively with a science-backed system that uses real game data. Master your repertoire through spaced repetition and four distinct training modes. Solve tactics relevant to your chosen openings and track your progress for rapid improvement.

Chessbook - Master openings#3

Chessbook - Master openings by Chessbook

Your personal opening book
Worth Considering
📚 Education
4.9😊(2K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Build a personalized chess opening repertoire with spaced repetition training. Identify weaknesses, learn optimal moves based on master game data, and avoid obscure lines. Review your online games for mistakes and master middlegame plans.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Helpful for learning openings
  • 👍 Easy to use and learn
  • 🔒 Integrates with chess platforms
  • 💡 Personalized repertoire building

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 App freezes or crashes
  • 🔒 Limited free moves
  • 💡 Inconsistent engine analysis

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Openings Mastermind
Openings Mastermind
Openings Mastermind
Master your Chess openings
Free

Master chess openings with this app. Import studies, explore with advanced engines, and practice specific lines through repetition. Track your progress and improve your game.

Import Lichess Studies or PGNsExplore openings with Stockfish 15Practice openings by repetition
🎮 Games
(6)
free
5
Chess Opening Blunders
Chess Opening Blunders
Chess Opening Blunders
Chess Training
Free

Learn chess by studying common opening mistakes and traps. This app offers interactive lessons with over 1,250 exercises across more than 40 openings, acting as a personal coach to guide you through challenges.

Learn opening mistakes and trapsOver 1,250 instructive exercisesCovers more than 40 chess openings
🎮 Games
(246)
free with in-app purchases
6
Chess Move - Stockfish Engine
Chess Move - Stockfish Engine
Chess Move - Stockfish Engine
Openings Trainer & Analysis
Free

This app helps chess players find the best moves using a powerful cloud-based engine. It allows users to set up board positions manually or via camera scan, and customize analysis depth and engine settings for in-depth game review.

Best move calculationCloud-based Stockfish engineBoard setup via drag-and-drop
🎮 Games
(1.1K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Chess Tactics and Lessons
Chess Tactics and Lessons
Chess Tactics and Lessons
Learn Strategy and Openings
Free

Master chess strategy and openings with this app. Practice unlimited tactics, follow detailed lessons, and save your favorite openings. Create your own content and learn from a supportive community.

Unlimited tactics practiceDetailed chess lessonsOpening practice and saving
🎮 Games
(5K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Chess Openings Wizard
Chess Openings Wizard
Chess Openings Wizard
Tournament chess opening prep
$6.99

This app helps tournament chess players prepare their openings by designing and testing their knowledge of specific lines. It offers powerful editing and training tools, syncing with desktop versions and providing Stockfish analysis for move validation. Prepare openings quickly with tools refined over decades.

Design and test chess openingsFull editing and training powerSyncs with Mac and Windows versions
📚 Education
(2)
paid
9
Chess Prep Pro Openings
Chess Prep Pro Openings
Chess Prep Pro Openings
Master your openings
Free

Master chess openings by building custom repertoires and training your memory. Analyze opponent moves, discover blind spots, and utilize an advanced engine for in-depth preparation. Expand your knowledge with downloadable repertoires and import/export PGNs.

Custom chess opening repertoiresRepertoire training and memory sharpeningBlind spot finder against player games
🎮 Games
(20)
free with in-app purchases
10
King's Cross: Chess Openings
King's Cross: Chess Openings
King's Cross: Chess Openings
Study, Train & Memorize Moves
Free

Organize your chess openings, discover new variations, and practice your repertoire. Track your progress and build confidence in your game. This app requires you to input your own opening variations.

Consolidate chess openingsSynchronize across devicesExplore new variations
📚 Education
(26)
freemium
11
Chess Openings Trainer
Chess Openings Trainer
Chess Openings Trainer
Learn and Study Chess Openings
Free

Master chess openings with an intuitive interface and a vast database of strategies. Practice against an AI, explore variations, and gain confidence in your gameplay.

Database of over 3,000 openings500 opening descriptionsIntuitive interface
🎮 Games
(17)
free with in-app purchases
12
Case opener - Battle simulator
Case opener - Battle simulator
Case opener - Battle simulator
Win loot in pvp case simulator
Free

Engage in simulated PvP duels by opening crates and comparing item values. Earn currency, track statistics, and build an ultimate collection of virtual items. This game offers a competitive experience with frequent updates.

Simulated PvP duels against AIOpen multiple cases at onceCompare item values and rarity
🎮 Games
(845)
ad-supported
13
Theoria: Learn Chess Openings
Theoria: Learn Chess Openings
Theoria: Learn Chess Openings
Train your opening repertoire
Free

Master chess openings with an interactive explorer and personalized training. Visualize your game plan, track progress, and analyze your games to improve your strategy. Offers cloud analysis and on-device engine for move optimization.

Interactive opening explorerTree graph visualizationSpaced repetition training
📚 Education
(1)
freemium
14
Chess Opening Lab (1400-2000)
Chess Opening Lab (1400-2000)
Chess Opening Lab (1400-2000)
Chess Training
Free

This app offers a comprehensive chess opening manual with theoretical reviews and instructive games from grandmasters. It features detailed classifications, evaluations, and characteristics of key moves, along with interactive lessons and over 350 training exercises.

Theoretical review of all chess openingsInstructive games with detailed annotationsInteractive theoretical lessons
🎮 Games
(591)
free with in-app purchases
15
Chessable: Study Chess Smarter
Chessable: Study Chess Smarter
Chessable: Study Chess Smarter
Openings, Tactics & Endgames!
Free

Master chess openings, tactics, and endgames with a science-backed system. Learn from top players and retain moves through spaced repetition. Track your progress and join a community of players improving their game.

Spaced repetition system1,000+ chess coursesLearn from top players
📚 Education
(5.8K)
freemium
16
PGN Trainer: Chess Openings
PGN Trainer: Chess Openings
PGN Trainer: Chess Openings
Ultimate Repertoire Builder
Free

Master chess openings with a personalized repertoire builder. Organize, search, and train your lines using spaced repetition and engine analysis. Syncs across devices for on-the-go learning.

Build and organize custom chess opening repertoiresImport PGN files or use built-in librariesAdvanced search by move sequence, ECO name, or number
📚 Education
(1)
freemium
17
Chess Openings Coach - Theoria
Chess Openings Coach - Theoria
Chess Openings Coach - Theoria
Lines trainer & drill learning
Free

Master chess openings with a comprehensive training app. It offers daily practice, mistake reviews, puzzles, and quizzes to build your repertoire. Learn and perfect lines like a pro with a vast library of openings and personalized study plans.

Vast library of chess openingsDaily practice and drillsMistakes review and analysis
📚 Education
(5)
freemium
18
Learn Chess Openings ChessMaxx
Learn Chess Openings ChessMaxx
Learn Chess Openings ChessMaxx
Chess openings and puzzles
Free

Master chess openings with interactive training. This app helps you learn and retain opening theory faster by actively playing the moves, leading to real game improvement.

Interactive opening trainingActive learning for retentionFaster improvement
🎮 Games
(1)
free with in-app purchases
19
Openings Studio
Openings Studio
Openings Studio
Openings made easy.
Free

Manage door openings throughout the building lifecycle with this app. Document existing conditions, perform compliance checks, and complete punch lists for new construction. Syncs data with a desktop platform for seamless project management.

Manage door openings and hardwareDocument existing building conditionsPerform compliance checks (fire, egress, smoke)
📊 Productivity
(11)
free
20
Chess Openings - ChessAtlas
Chess Openings - ChessAtlas
Chess Openings - ChessAtlas
Train openings, fix mistakes
Free

Master chess openings with a structured training routine. Learn lines move by move, review with spaced repetition, and analyze your games to identify deviations. Build a reliable repertoire and improve your play.

Opening repertoire buildingSpaced repetition reviewGame analysis and deviation flagging
🎮 Games
(2)
freemium

FAQ about Openings

What are the best openings apps & games for iPhone?
Chess Openings Explorer Pro tops our openings apps & games ranking as of July 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 349 App Store ratings, and it's priced at $3.99.
Yes — 18 of the top openings apps & games we rank are free to download, including Chessreps - Master Openings and Chessbook - Master openings.
Chess Openings Explorer Pro has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 220+ openings apps & games on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app allows you to explore a vast dictionary of chess openings and their variations. You can study Grandmaster games associated with each opening, test your knowledge with quizzes, and analyze positions using a powerful built-in chess engine.
Key features include a complete dictionary of chess openings, access to over 2 million Grandmaster games, various quiz modes to test your knowledge, accurate statistics for each position, a powerful built-in chess engine for analysis, and the ability to export games in PGN format.

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