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Chess Tactics and Lessons

Chess Learning · Free download
A Tier
Excellent · #8 of 27
91
4.8★5.0K ratings
Free downloadprice
13dsince update

What is Chess Tactics and Lessons?

The app provides over 30,000 chess tactics, lessons, and openings for players at any level. It adjusts to the user's ability as they play and adds new tactics every day. Users can also create their own tactics, lessons, and openings, and review solutions, explanations, and chess engine analysis.

Pricing. Chess Tactics and Lessons is free to download on the App Store.

Good for

  • Practicing chess tactics on a daily basis
  • Beginners who do not yet know the rules of chess
  • Reviewing mistakes with solutions and engine analysis

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Why this app is in A tier

Chess Tactics and Lessons scores 91 out of 100: rating 95, rating count 79, App Store search rank 91, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and A tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.

Description

“Chess is 99% tactics” (R. Teichmann.) From beginner to expert, practicing tactics is hands-down the best way to master the game. Play 30,000+ tactics, lessons, and openings while the app adjusts to your ability as you play. Join thousands of users who improve their game with daily tactics. Beginner-friendly, even if you don't know the rules of chess yet. "This app is a must have for any chess player - student or master." -Tom Taylor, USA "This is easily the best purchase I've made since owning a smartphone." -Miles C. Samuels, USA "This app has improved my game tremendously!" - anonymous fandom on the App Store FEATURES - Tactics: Play as many tactics as you want, for free. - Lessons: Get deeper into strategy with detailed lessons including positions from Netflix's 'The Queen's Gambit' and the World Championship. - Openings: Practice makes perfect! Save and practice openings from the Grandmasters and more. - Create your own tactics, lessons, and openings for others to try. - Learn from your mistakes with solutions, explanations, and chess engine analysis. - Join the community: comment on tactics and learn from other users. New tactics are added every day, so you'll

Compare in Chess Learning

MeasureChess Tactics and LessonsChess without adsChess Royale
TierASA
Score91 / 10092 / 10091 / 100
Rating4.8 ★4.7 ★4.5 ★
Ratings5.0K38.6K20.2K
Latest ratings · 180d—4.5 ★ · 20 reviews1.9 ★ · 20 reviews
Last update13d ago51d ago60d ago
PriceFree downloadFree + IAPFree + IAP

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Questions about Chess Tactics and Lessons

Is the app free to use?

The listing says the app is free to download and that you can play as many tactics as you want for free. It also mentions Chess Tactics PRO subscriptions, but no subscription price is stated on the App Store.

Do I need to know the rules of chess first?

The app is beginner-friendly, even if you do not know the rules of chess yet.

Can I share content or interact with other users?

Users can create their own tactics, lessons, and openings for others to try, and can comment on tactics to learn from other users in the community.

Is Chess Tactics and Lessons free?

Chess Tactics and Lessons is free to download.

What is Chess Tactics and Lessons good for?

Chess Tactics and Lessons is built for practicing chess tactics on a daily basis, beginners who do not yet know the rules of chess, reviewing mistakes with solutions and engine analysis. It sits in the chess learning list on AppTierList.

Is Chess Tactics and Lessons worth it?

Chess Tactics and Lessons is A tier, ranked #8 of 27 chess learning apps with a score of 91 out of 100, from a 4.8 App Store rating across 5,040 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 7 apps rank above it.

How does Chess Tactics and Lessons compare to Chess without ads?

Chess Tactics and Lessons is A tier at 91; Chess without ads is S tier at 92. Chess without ads ranks higher. Chess Tactics and Lessons is free to download, Chess without ads is free to download, with in-app purchases.

How often is Chess Tactics and Lessons updated?

Chess Tactics and Lessons was updated 13 days ago, which counts in its favour.

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All the facts

List
Chess Learning
Tier
A (Excellent)
Score
91 / 100
Rank in list
#8 of 27
Ranking certainty
settled
Price
Free download
App Store rating
4.8 out of 5
Number of ratings
5,040
Current version
(13 days ago)
App Store data read
App Store category
Games
Good for
Practicing chess tactics on a daily basis, Beginners who do not yet know the rules of chess, Reviewing mistakes with solutions and engine analysis
Requires
iOS 26.0 or later
Size
114 MB
Age rating
4+
Languages
7
Maker
unclaimed
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