Chess puzzles!

Name: Chess puzzles!
Rating: 4.7 (1300 reviews)
Author: Erik Brandsma

By: Erik Brandsma App

Fun for beginners and pro's!

Overview

Version:

2.4

Last updated: 2023-05-08

Ranking

#52,121 ▼ 1,229

Overall

Features & Capabilities

Do you love chess and puzzle challenges? Chess Puzzles! is a fun variation of the classic game that groups mind-teasing challenges into levels designed to test your chess skills and problem-solving thinking. Can you pass each level? It is great for anyone, from beginner to seasoned player.

Why you will love Chess Puzzles: tutorial levels for beginners, simple tap-and-drag controls, mate-in-1 and mate-in-2 challenges, and other cool twists on the board game. Download the extension and start puzzling today - it is free!

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Games Education

By:

Erik Brandsma

Rating:

4.70

(1,300) 5 new ratings

Version:

2.4 Last updated: 2023-05-08

Version code:

856698698

Creation date:

2019-07-16

Compatible devices:

Size:

14.93MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-19

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 52,121 ▼ 1,229

Other platforms

Chess puzzles! (vGameplayimprovements)

130,190 4.00

(323)

For Developers

Monetize with App Pass Boost with Extension Booster

Contact the developer

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Developed by:

Erik Brandsma

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/chess-puzzles/id1472604043

Website:

https://www.eliteapps.nl

User Reviews

Users praise the app for challenging, skill-building puzzles and an ad-free, enjoyable experience. However, multiple reviews note recurring issues with puzzle variety (reliance on queen sacrifices), occasional bugs, unrealistic setups, and some overly hard puzzles. The app is strong for practice and motivation but could improve by expanding puzzle diversity and stabilizing bugs.

Pros

Puzzles are challenging with a good range of difficulties that help improve chess skills and pattern recognition.
Puzzles are fun and engaging; great for passing time.
Ad-free experience with free puzzles and non-pushy monetization.
Helpful for practicing chess scenarios without the distraction of a full game.

Cons

Some puzzles rely on repetitive queen sacrifices and mate-in-2/3, reducing variety.
Occasional bugs in puzzles that stall progress or have incorrect/unsolvable states.
Unrealistic puzzle setups (e.g., many queens) that detract from realism.
A portion of puzzles are very hard and may be discouraging.

Recent reviews

There are puzzles in this app that are definitely different the the average chess puzzle app in the store. At least the ones I’ve played so far. I’m probably being a bit subtle here. It’s a good thing. I wish there was a reset puzzle option. I’m one for the problem you’re currently playing and one for the category section. It’d make replaying a puzzle more efficient.