iChess - Chess puzzles 2.4.1

Asim Pereira ❘ Freeware ❘
iOS
out of 23 votes

Sharpen Your Chess Skills with iChess: Your Ultimate Puzzle Companion

David Fischer

02/28/2025

iChess offers a vast collection of engaging chess puzzles that are designed to enhance your strategic thinking and improve your gameplay.

Chess puzzles offer a convenient way to enhance your skills independently of finding a partner or engaging in a full game. iChess provides access to 1000 offline puzzles derived from genuine FIDE tournament matches. Just open the app and delve into problem-solving!

Now available on iOS, the highly acclaimed Chess application boasts the following features:

Three complexity levels. All puzzles are accessible without an internet connection.
Ability to import your PGN puzzle file by storing the PGN document into the iChess Documents directory (compatible with Mac/PC).
Incorporation of the Bird View function for reviewing Solved/Failed and unseen puzzles.
Scorecard functionality for monitoring your progress.
Capability to analyze puzzles with a Chess Engine (requires a separate Analyze This app).
Opportunity to master Chess openings by tackling tactics from renowned openings like Sicilian, Kings Indian, etc. (premium feature).
Access to puzzles from top-tier recent tournament games (premium feature).

Key Notes:

Certain challenges may result in winning a pawn or piece and may not conclude in checkmate.
Puzzles are organized in ascending levels of difficulty.
The app is not geared towards online gameplay, playing against the app, or engaging with friends.
Credits to theweekinchess.com and pgnmentor.com for providing complimentary PGN files.

Embark on puzzle-solving escapades featuring games from celebrated players such as World Champions Anand, Magnus Carlsen, Kramnik, Aronian, Nakamura, Gelfand, Radjabov, Polgar, among others. Keep abreast of puzzles emanating from events like Tata Steel, London Chess Classic, Chess Olympiad, World Championship, European Teams, Candidates, Alekhine Memorial, etc.

Additional sets of puzzles (Recent Months, Mate themes, Openings, etc.) can be acquired through in-app purchases.

Overview

iChess - Chess puzzles is a Freeware software in the category Games & Entertainment developed by Asim Pereira.

The latest version of iChess - Chess puzzles is 2.4.1, released on 03/30/2024. It was initially added to our database on 03/30/2024.

iChess - Chess puzzles runs on the following operating systems: iOS.

Users of iChess - Chess puzzles gave it a rating of 4 out of 5 stars.

Pros

Extensive collection of chess puzzles for all skill levels
User-friendly interface with smooth navigation
Various puzzle categories and difficulty levels
Provides solutions and hints to improve skills
Accessible on multiple devices (mobile and desktop)

Cons

Limited features beyond puzzles, such as training modes or analysis tools
No multiplayer or social interaction features
Advertisements may be present in the free version
Lacks advanced training features like lessons or tutorials

David Fischer

I am a technology writer for UpdateStar, covering software, security, and privacy as well as research and innovation in information security. I worked as an editor for German computer magazines for more than a decade before joining the UpdateStar team. With over a decade of editorial experience in the tech industry, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to my current role at UpdateStar. At UpdateStar, I focus on the critical areas of software, security, and privacy, ensuring our readers stay informed about the latest developments and best practices.

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