Checkmate Academy

Master chess from zero to hero with interactive lessons, tactical puzzles, and an AI coach powered by Apple Intelligence.

Checkmate Academy is your personal chess tutor — learn chess from absolute zero to confident player with structured, interactive lessons.

LEARN AT YOUR PACE

• 20 guided lessons across 5 levels, from how pieces move to advanced tactics
• 72 interactive challenges that test your understanding on a real board
• Progressive difficulty that adapts to your skill level

SHARPEN YOUR TACTICS

• Tactical puzzles to build pattern recognition
• Opening drills covering 20 popular openings
• Endgame training with 10 essential positions

PLAY & IMPROVE

• Play against AI at multiple difficulty levels
• Study famous master games move by move
• Board builder to set up and analyze any position

AI COACH (iOS 26+)

• Get personalized move explanations powered by Apple Intelligence
• On-device AI analysis — private and fast, no internet required

Built for chess lovers of all levels. No account needed. No ads. Just chess.