Mate in 2 Chess Puzzles app icon

Apps Like Mate in 2 Chess Puzzles for iPhone and iPad

Chess puzzles improve player skills

The app presents over 1200 interactive chess problems designed to improve chess skills. The objective is to force a checkmate in two moves, with puzzles ranging from easy to difficult.

by Gano Technologies LLC★ 4.870 ratingsGames$0.99Data updated 2026-09-14

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  1. Chess ⁺ app icon

    Chess ⁺

    Entertainment 4Media AG

    Play , learn tactics, track progress

    Play with 2D and 3D pieces. Complete hundreds of levels and thousands of exercises. Practice tactics, openings, and endgames. Solve checkmate and time-based puzzles. Adjust difficulty based on skill and performance.

    ★ 4.72,873 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-12
  2. Chess - Offline Board Game app icon

    Chess - Offline Board Game

    Gamovation B.V.

    Play vs COM

    Play against the computer with 8 difficulty levels. Use the hint feature to find the move. Undo moves and track personal stats like wins and draws. Enjoy realistic graphics and gameplay.

    ★ 4.955,678 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-06
  1. Block Bloom Journey app icon

    Block Bloom Journey

    Andaman Media Limited

    Play blocks, clear levels, relax

    Play a puzzle game with drag-and-drop mechanics on an 8x8 grid. Clear rows or columns to eliminate blocks. Choose from multiple free themes. No internet required. All content is free with unlimited upgrades.

    ★ 4.914,403 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-06
  2. Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb app icon

    Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb

    Maple Media Apps, LLC

    Clear mines, solve puzzles, build boards

    Play using strategy and logic to avoid bombs and clear minefields. Create custom puzzles with the board builder. Track progress, times, and scores. Challenge yourself with different difficulty levels and game modes.

    ★ 4.665,496 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-08
  3. ™ Chess app icon

    ™ Chess

    VM Mobile Team

    Play and challenge opponents

    Play with customizable board themes and adjustable difficulty levels. Challenge AI opponents or compete against friends via online multiplayer. Track game history and analyze moves with detailed statistics. Save and share game records.

    ★ 4.510,385 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-11
  4. Mahjong Solitaire - Zen Match app icon

    Mahjong Solitaire - Zen Match

    Microjoy Games Limited

    Tiles, clear boards, relax

    Play by matching tiles to clear boards. Use power-ups and overcome obstacles in challenging levels. Track progress and revisit levels for replayability. Adjust game settings to customize difficulty and gameplay experience.

    ★ 4.771,933 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-06
  5. Chess Online + app icon

    Chess Online +

    Entertainment 4Media AG

    Play , connect with players worldwide

    Play against other users with adjustable time controls. Track rating and performance. View rankings and detailed statistics. Compete in rated games. Access a large community of players.

    ★ 4.726,663 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-09
  6. Chess Tiger Pro app icon

    Chess Tiger Pro

    Christophe THERON

    Play , learn, and win without ads

    Learn through structured lessons and practice games. Play against AI opponents of adjustable difficulty. Track progress with built-in analysis tools. Save game states and review moves later. Play offline without ads or account requirements.

    ★ 4.923,606 ratingsGames$3.99Data updated 2026-09-08
  7. Daily Chess Puzzles app icon

    Daily Chess Puzzles

    Stefan Stangl

    Solve and climb leaderboards

    Solve to improve skills. Access challenges and track progress. Compete with friends via Game Center. Learn from with detailed feedback. Sync with Apple Health for activity tracking.

    ★ 4.7412 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-06
  8. Chess app icon

    Chess

    Vintolo Ltd

    Play , analyze moves, challenge opponents

    Play with HD graphics optimized for iPhone 5 and iPad Retina displays. Choose from five difficulty levels. Compete against AI opponents or challenge friends online. Track game history and review move details. Save and resume games at any time.

    ★ 4.739,002 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-08
  9. Play Chess Games app icon

    Play Chess Games

    Game Biz

    With friends or AI

    Game allows two players or one player to compete. Users can customize their name and select from over 200 flags. Choose piece colors, board variants, and styles. Adjust AI difficulty and select game settings before starting.

    ★ 4.416,777 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-17
  10. Chess: 2 Players! app icon

    Chess: 2 Players!

    Marina Anisovich

    Play on one device or online

    Play with another player on one device or online. Move pieces manually or use touch controls. Challenge random players with similar skill levels. Save game progress and review moves.

    ★ 4.72,531 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-06
  11. 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
  12. Square Off Chess- Play & Learn app icon

    Square Off Chess- Play & Learn

    InfiVention, Inc.

    Chess, challenge opponents, win games

    Chess against AI opponents with adjustable difficulty levels. Analyze moves using built-in notation and game history. Access tutorials for beginners and advanced strategies. Track progress with performance statistics and win-loss records.

    ★ 4.43,018 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-13
  13. Checkers 2 Players: Online app icon

    Checkers 2 Players: Online

    Vu Trong Viet Quang

    Play against friend or AI

    Play against the computer, a friend, or random opponents. Move pieces, capture opponents' pieces, and win by removing all their pieces. Save game progress and challenge others .

    ★ 4.44,379 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-14

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