The best chess apps are those that are in line with your goals, be it quick chess, learning to play through games, interactive lessons, or playing against the computer, with friends or online. There is also consideration for both Android and iOS users. Below we provide you a list of great mobile apps to play chess on your phone.
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Best Apps For Learning Chess
- ‘Chess.com’
‘Chess.com’ currently has over 7 million active members, and is largely viewed as being the most diverse and informative chess app on the market. It is really a one-stop shop, allowing users to select opponents that match their playing level.
Through the chess.com app, players will also be able to learn more about the game as it gives you the opportunity to watch educational videos and read chess articles. There are currently 150,000 puzzles for users to train with, and more options are available upon upgrading to the Diamond, Platinum, and Gold Levels.
The ‘Chess.com’ app is available on both IOS and Android.
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- ‘ Chess Clock by Chess.com’
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Another essential app by Chess.com, ‘Chess Clock’ is an exciting way to beef up the intensity if you like a little pressure while playing. Traditional chess clocks are a part of the game, and the ‘Chess Clock’ app modernizes the approach by giving players a timer. The app also has a variety of cool features including: the ability to work in both portrait and landscape modes, large buttons that are easy to read, and time controls. With ‘Chess Clock,’ you will always have a valuable timer on hand.
The Chess Clock app can be downloaded via IOS and Android.
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- ‘Learn Chess With Dr. Wolf’
While instructional videos and articles can be resourceful, sometimes it helps if you have a teacher to show you the ropes. A personal coaching app, ‘Learn Chess With Dr. Wolf’ is your ultimate guide for learning the game of chess. Described as the ‘ideal coaching companion,’ Dr. Wolf plays alongside you while explaining everything you need to know along the way.
As you progress, Dr. Wolf offers advice while also giving you constructive feedback. The more you learn, the more Dr. Wolf throws at you, so you will never be without a challenge. The app gives you a couple of free lessons from the Dr. before giving players their choice of subscription.
‘Learn Chess With Dr. Wolf’ is also available for both IOS and Android.
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- ‘Play Magnus’
Play Magnus is another chess coaching app available for both IOS and Android users. Under the direction of Coach Magnus, players will ‘train with the best in order to become the best.’ The first order of business for Coach Magnus is to develop your initial chess skills. From there, Coach Magnus gives lessons on basic beginner information, how chess pieces move, tips and tricks to help you become a Chess Grandmaster and more.
Through the app, you will also be able to connect with friends, and develop your game through training. Because of the gameplay level, ‘Play Magnus’ is probably more suited towards beginners, however, immediate and advanced players have had success with the app as well.
Give ‘Play Magnus’ a try on either IOS or Android.
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- ‘Chess For Kids’
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Chess For Kids / Google Play
As we close out the year, many parents are still homeschooling their kids on either a full or part time basis. That means more time at home, and a constant search for creative activities to keep the kiddies entertained. If you have younger children, siblings, etc., now would be the perfect time to introduce them to the world of chess. ‘Chess For Kids’ covers everything from basic rules to advanced strategies, and prides itself on being ‘the world’s greatest brain game.’ Through the app, young chess players can play with other kids and students around the world, sharpen their skills using over 1,000 puzzles, and improve their chess knowledge through kid-friendly lessons.
You can download ‘Chess For Kids’ to either IOS or Android devices.
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- ‘Lichess’
‘Lichess’ is almost like a thesaurus for chess players. The app itself is an open source one, and free for any player on any level. Through ‘Lichess,’ players will get the option to compete in either bullet, blitz, classical, or correspondence chess, with a chance to advance to in arena tournaments. Additionally, you can view your chess stats, practice with chess puzzles, and access game analysis with local computer evaluations through the app. ‘Lichess’ currently boasts over 150,000 users daily, and is available in 80 different languages.
Lichess is available for both IOS and Android.
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- ‘Really Bad Chess’
Let’s face it, some of us are laughably bad at chess. No matter how hard we try to master the game, the only thing we master is being quite bad at it. ‘Really Bad Chess’ abandons the traditional way of playing, and instead focuses on being a platform for ‘chess without memorization.’ The app is basically chess with a bunch of random pieces, and has been praised for providing more modern approaches to the game. Professionals will have to relearn the entire game, whereas novice players will have to learn how to play the game altogether. Regardless of your level, you will be presented a challenge.
‘Really Bad Chess’ can be found on both IOS and Android.
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- ‘Chess Prime 3D’
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Classic Chess but make it 3D. Designed for both IOS and Android users, ‘Chess Prime 3D’ is a game for chess players of any level. The app provides learning support for beginners and develops challenges for those on the intermediate and advanced levels. ‘Chess Prime’ offers both a ‘one player’ and ‘two player’ option meaning that you can play by yourself or with friends. Players can also take advantage of 3D graphics, live chess, and versatile openings, while also editing their board and starting the game from their designated positions.
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- CHESS: PLAY & LEARN
Chess app comes from the house of one of the leading authorities of the game: Chess.com. They aim not just to provide a platform to play chess but also to help individuals learn and pick up new skills.
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Once you register and get yourself an account, the app asks you to select a skill level. Your selection will determine how the app interacts with you. You can always change the skill level later.
I was asked to solve some puzzles and lessons involving the rook in the first round. There are many lessons and tactics, both practical and video, under each skill level to go through.
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Then there are the tournaments that you can participate in and play with strangers or friends online. The computer mode lets you challenge the AI. You can not only play but also connect with friends via chat rooms.
I like the news and articles section where one can read about the latest happenings in the world of chess. Brownie points to the app for streaming live chess tournaments.
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- CHESS ONLINE
You will be greeted with pleasant music when you open the app. I can’t quite place the music so if anyone knows, let me know in the comments below. There are separate lessons for each chess piece like the rook, the pawn, the knight, and the queen. Then there are fundamental lessons that discuss how to anticipate and play in different scenarios like combat, capture, and check.
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You can play offline or battle online with friends. The app also provides daily challenges for you to earn points. The graphics are more beautiful and sharper than Chess.com’s app but lacks advanced features.
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- CHESS TACTICS FOR BEGINNERS
Chess King, the developers behind Chess Tactics, have more than a dozen apps on chess. I wonder why they didn’t consolidate all those features and options into 2-3 great apps. While reviewing all of them is beyond the scope of this guide, I believe that Chess Tactics is a solid app.
Based on the work of a known chess writer, Sergey Ivashchenko, the app is designed to take you through different strategies and steps one task at a time. These tasks are time-based, and while playing the game, you are required to make all your moves on your own. You only get a hint when you make the wrong move. I’ve noticed that in other chess apps that prompt hints even when you don’t ask for one.
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The good thing is that Chess Tactics works offline, but the sad part is that the UI is nothing to write home about. Eventually, you will have to download other apps by Chess King because each app tackles different scenarios and problems.
Overall, the app offers good exercises scattered across different sister apps with names like Gary Kasparov, Bobby Fischer, and Viswanathan Anand.
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- CHESS TACTICS PRO
Chess Tactics Pro has a very simple interface among the apps mentioned on this list so far. Without wasting any time, the app presents you with three columns. The first one is Daily where you can choose between Easy, Medium, and Hard levels to receive your daily dose of puzzles.
The second one is Puzzles where over 200 chess puzzles are waiting for you to solve. You can track level here. The third one is Progress where you get a bird’s eye view of how far along are you in your training.
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This app is fuss-free for learning to play chess at your own pace. It is free to download and comes with ads. You can buy more puzzles (over 1000) via in-app purchases.
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- CHESS TACTICS
Chess Tactics is all about theory rather than practical. The app offers over 100 theories where you will be taught the basic gameplay — when to use pawns, why you should cover the center, and why you should castle kingside rather than queenside.
The idea is neat, and while you cannot play any real chess, even against bots, you get to learn real strategies on how to move different pieces of chess, and which one takes precedence over others.
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The only annoying part of this app is the ads. Every time you open a lesson, the app will greet you with an ad. Annoying but if you can look past that, I highly recommend it to strengthen your theories. After all, chess is a game of patience. Better start practicing.
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