# Play Magnus - Chess Academy

> Learn chess with interactive lessons, puzzles, games, & even play online!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.PlayMagnus.MagnusChessAcademy](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.PlayMagnus.MagnusChessAcademy)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.PlayMagnus.MagnusChessAcademy`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Chess.com
- **Category:** GAME\_BOARD
- **Downloads:** 250,999
- **Rating:** 2.90 / 5 (1,087 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.0.2
- **Last updated:** 2025-02-25
- **First published:** 2022-11-17
- **Size:** 227 MB
- **Data as of:** 2025-11-19
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.PlayMagnus.MagnusChessAcademy)
- **Website:** [https://www.playmagnus.com](https://www.playmagnus.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://playmagnus.com/privacy](https://playmagnus.com/privacy)

## Description

**Play Magnus - Chess Academy** offers a unique blend of education and entertainment for chess enthusiasts of all levels. Learn directly from Magnus Carlsen, the 5-time World Chess Champion, who coaches you through structured, interactive lessons tailored to your skill level. Whether you're a beginner learning fundamentals or a tournament player exploring advanced tactics, this extension enhances your chess prowess.

Engage with thousands of challenging puzzles and addictive mini-games designed to reinforce key skills. Test your strategies by playing against others online, experiencing real-time duels and learning opportunities. With coaching, games, and practice tools all in one place, Play Magnus transforms chess learning into an exciting, accessible journey wherever you go.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.PlayMagnus.MagnusChessAcademy.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.PlayMagnus.MagnusChessAcademy.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`

## Review summary

Play Magnus - Chess Academy offers high-quality chess lessons with a good interface and engaging content, making it appealing for learners. However, users report persistent bugs, especially freezing during play, and significant issues with premium subscriptions where payment does not grant access to paid features. Customer support is often unresponsive, and the token-based progression system feels grindy. Account setup and unlocking new lessons face problems, diminishing user satisfaction despite the app's strong educational value.

### Pros

- Good interface and explanation of the game content.
- Top-notch exercises and explanations that keep users engaged and promote learning.
- Offers a fun and interactive way to improve chess skills with high-quality lessons.
- No intrusive advertisements and free access to many features.
- Progressive difficulty and varied lesson categorization allows targeted improvement.

### Cons

- Frequent bugs and app freezes, especially during gameplay against Magnus or in puzzles, hindering progress.
- Premium subscription and payment issues: users often pay but do not get access to premium content or have subscriptions not reflected properly.
- Poor or slow customer support, with many users not receiving responses to payment or technical issues.
- Aggressive token system and grind required to unlock content for free, causing frustration among users.
- Problems with account sign-up and login processes, with some users stuck on loading screens or unable to register.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.PlayMagnus.MagnusChessAcademy)