# Chess puzzles!

> Fun for beginners and pro's!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1472604043](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1472604043)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1472604043`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Erik Brandsma
- **Category:** Board
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (1,307 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.4
- **Last updated:** 2023-05-08
- **First published:** 2019-07-16
- **Size:** 15 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/chess-puzzles/id1472604043)
- **Website:** [https://www.eliteapps.nl](https://www.eliteapps.nl/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.eliteapps.nl/portfolio/chesspuzzles/privacy\_policy](https://www.eliteapps.nl/portfolio/chesspuzzles/privacy_policy)

## Description

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!

## Rankings

- #48,797 — Overall

## Review summary

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.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1472604043)