Best Openings Apps & Games

245+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.8 avg rating
18 free apps & games
Updated August 2026

Out of 245+ 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 (August 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 Move - Stockfish EngineChess Move - Stockfish EngineFree4.3★ (1.1K)NoYesAug 2026
6Chess Opening BlundersChess Opening BlundersFree4.7★ (246)NoYesAug 2026
7ChessRecall: Chess OpeningsChessRecall: Chess OpeningsFreeNoYesAug 2026
8Chess Openings WizardChess Openings Wizard$6.995.0★ (4)NoNoAug 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
#64in Games
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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

More Openings apps to explore

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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 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
6
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
7
ChessRecall: Chess Openings
ChessRecall: Chess Openings
ChessRecall: Chess Openings
Chess openings trainer
Free
🎮 Games
(0)
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
(4)
paid
9
Opening Edge
Opening Edge
Opening Edge
Find Your Ideal Chess Opening
Free

Discover chess openings tailored to your playing style. Input your preferences like aggressiveness and tactical play to get personalized recommendations. Explore alternatives and understand why each opening suits you.

Personalized chess opening recommendationsRecommendations for White and BlackMatch openings to playing style
🎮 Games
(3)
free
10
Openings for Business
Openings for Business
Openings for Business
Smart booking management
Free
💼 Business
(0)
11
ChessExplore Openings Trainer
ChessExplore Openings Trainer
ChessExplore Openings Trainer
Chess Opening Quiz & Reference
Free
🎮 Games
(0)
12
Opening Prep: Chess Trainer
Opening Prep: Chess Trainer
Opening Prep: Chess Trainer
Train chess opening lines
Free
🎮 Games
(0)
13
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
14
Chess Openings: Prologue
Chess Openings: Prologue
Chess Openings: Prologue
Memorize 300 openings
Free
📚 Education
(0)
15
Chess Openings: Learn & Train
Chess Openings: Learn & Train
Chess Openings: Learn & Train
Interactive opening trainer
Free
📚 Education
(0)
16
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
17
ChesSpire: Chess Openings
ChesSpire: Chess Openings
ChesSpire: Chess Openings
Train & Create Chess Openings
Free
📚 Education
(0)
18
Chess Openings — Chessmate
Chess Openings — Chessmate
Chess Openings — Chessmate
Beginner Lessons & Practice
Free
📚 Education
(0)
19
Chess Trainer: Opening Drills
Chess Trainer: Opening Drills
Chess Trainer: Opening Drills
Learn Openings & Stop Blunders
Free

Master chess openings with an adaptive engine that trains you against real-world opponent moves. Understand the consequences of blunders with visual demonstrations and build a bulletproof repertoire for any skill level.

Weighted real-world data for practiceAdaptive engine targets weak pointsVisual proof of blunder consequences
🎮 Games
(2)
free with in-app purchases
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Openings Magazine
Openings Magazine
Openings Magazine
by The British Blind & Shutter Association
Free
📡 News
(0)

FAQ about Openings

What are the best openings apps & games for iPhone?
Chess Openings Explorer Pro tops our openings apps & games ranking as of August 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 August 2026.
We track 245+ openings apps & games on the iOS App Store as of August 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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