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Solve chess problems composed over centuries.

The app presents chess problems for users to solve. Users must checkmate the opponent from a given position within a set number of moves.

by Scott Mccammon★ 1.01 ratingsGames$0.99Data updated 2026-09-11

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  1. Mate in 1 Chess Puzzles app icon

    Mate in 1 Chess Puzzles

    Gano Technologies LLC

    Sharpen chess skills with one move.

    The app presents over 180 interactive chess problems designed to improve chess skills. The objective is to achieve checkmate in one move, with puzzles ranging from easy to challenging.

    ★ 4.941 ratingsGames$0.99Data updated 2026-09-14
  2. CardGames.io app icon

    CardGames.io

    Raudas Hugbunadur ehf.

    Play card games and solve puzzles

    Play card games like Hearts, Spades, and Cribbage. Enjoy solitaire variants including Klondike and FreeCell. Try puzzle and board games such as Chess, Checkers, and Backgammon. Compete against AI or other players.

    ★ 4.752,293 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-22
  1. SocialChess • Online Chess app icon

    SocialChess • Online Chess

    Woodchop Software LLC

    Play with friends or random opponents

    Play against friends or random opponents . Set up fast games with a clock or correspondence games with multiple moves. Track game history and manage ongoing matches. Share results and interact with other players.

    ★ 4.77,204 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-08
  2. Chess Puzzles - Classic Modern app icon

    Chess Puzzles - Classic Modern

    Gano Technologies LLC

    Solve chess puzzles from history.

    The app offers 1177 interactive chess puzzles, including mate in 2, 3, and 4 moves. Puzzles are drawn from historical games and compositions, suitable for all skill levels.

    ★ 4.757 ratingsGames$0.99Data updated 2026-10-27
  3. Chess Prime 3D app icon

    Chess Prime 3D

    Anton Vinokurov

    Play 3D and swipe to view

    Play in 3D or 2D with adjustable difficulty levels. View the board from any angle by swiping. Challenge AI opponents, play against real players online, or compete against friends. Track game progress and learn strategies for beginners.

    ★ 4.662,222 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-09
  4. Chess ME - with Friends app icon

    Chess ME - with Friends

    Resonanca IT d.o.o.

    Play in messages

    Play in messages HD boards and pieces. Make moves, undo actions, and replay games. Share results and analyze positions on .com. Two players can play on one device a clock, save games automatically, and revisit any game position.

    ★ 4.61,471 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-11
  5. SmallFish Chess for Stockfish app icon

    SmallFish Chess for Stockfish

    Ted Wong

    Strongest chess app on App Store.

    The app provides three methods for users to enhance their chess abilities. Users can analyze their games with commentary, observe Stockfish's thought process, or monitor their performance over time.

    ★ 4.84,473 ratingsGames$4.99Data updated 2026-10-17
  6. Chess Clash: Online & Offline app icon

    Chess Clash: Online & Offline

    Miniclip SA

    Play and challenge opponents

    Play to test logical skills by capturing opponent's pieces and checkmating their king. Compete against global players, invite friends for matches, and chat with others. Choose between Classic for relaxed play or Quick for fast-paced action.

    ★ 4.73,221 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-10-27
  7. Chess Knight Go app icon

    Chess Knight Go

    ENSENA SOFT SA DE CV

    Play chess against AI or friend.

    The app offers a chess experience with one or two player modes. It features artificial intelligence with four difficulty levels and includes background music and sounds.

    ★ 3.983 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-16
  8. Chess Royale app icon

    Chess Royale

    SayGames LTD

    Play , challenge AI, or friends

    Play against AI, friends, or global players. Analyze moves with post-game insights. Solve puzzles and access tutorials. Track progress and customize board themes. Challenge opponents with real-time multiplayer. Save and review game histories.

    ★ 4.520,019 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-15
  9. 3D Chess Game app icon

    3D Chess Game

    A Trillion Games Ltd

    Play in 3D and challenge AI opponents

    Play in a realistic 3D environment with customizable sets and boards. Compete against AI at 25 difficulty levels or watch AI vs AI matches. Review moves step by step and edit previous games.

    ★ 4.63,531 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-09
  10. Helpmate Puzzles app icon

    Helpmate Puzzles

    Gano Technologies LLC

    Cooperative chess puzzle challenges await.

    The app presents chess puzzles where both sides cooperate to checkmate black. It offers over 1300 puzzles, ranging from one-move solutions to complex 4.5-move challenges.

    ★ 3.37 ratingsGames$0.99Data updated 2026-09-14
  11. Tsumego Pro (Go problems) app icon

    Tsumego Pro (Go problems)

    Emmanuel Mathis

    Solve problems and track progress

    Practice Go game strategies with daily problems and progress-based difficulty. Solve puzzles with hints or review solutions. Choose black, white, or random color. Access a book-themed interface and simple or progress modes.

    ★ 4.51,782 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-09
  12. Pocket Chess app icon

    Pocket Chess

    Steven Barnegren

    Play chess on the go.

    The app offers chess gameplay against a computer or another player. It features an AI engine with three difficulty levels and saves game states when users quit.

    ★ 2.522 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-10-19
  13. World Chess Championship app icon

    World Chess Championship

    MANASTONE INC.

    Practice chess against global opponents.

    The app allows users to practice chess with opponents from around the world. Users can review their games and the games of top-ranked players, and participate in an auto-translated chess forum.

    ★ 4.3175 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-10-13
  14. Mate in 3-4 (Chess Puzzles) app icon

    Mate in 3-4 (Chess Puzzles)

    CHESSQUEEN INC

    Play chess, solve puzzles, win games

    Practice chess tactics with over 2500 exercises focused on mating in 3 or 4 moves. Solve puzzles requiring strategic thinking and precise calculation. Track progress and refine attacking patterns for practical game improvement.

    ★ 4.8262 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-11
  15. Chess - Free app icon

    Chess - Free

    况 郭

    Play chess against anyone, anywhere.

    The app offers 10 difficulty levels for playing chess against a computer or a friend. It includes over 38,000 chess puzzles and supports online and LAN gameplay.

    ★ 3.274 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-30

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