# Chess Tactics Pro (Puzzles)

> Practice puzzles every day

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id903380719](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id903380719)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id903380719`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Emmanuel Mathis
- **Category:** Puzzle
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (3,694 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.08
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-11
- **First published:** 2014-09-08
- **Size:** 13 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/chess-tactics-pro-puzzles/id903380719)
- **Website:** [http://lr-studios.net](http://lr-studios.net/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://lr-studios.net/privacy](http://lr-studios.net/privacy)

## Description

Chess Tactics Pro (Puzzles) is a powerful tactic trainer with a large collection of puzzles for all levels. It features three practice modes: daily puzzles, offline puzzle packs, and a Progress mode that generates problems at your level and tracks your Elo rating. All puzzles have unique solutions and range from beginner to 2000+ Elo.

Additional features include a free built-in engine to analyze puzzles, level history, bookmarking, multiple board themes, and a clean interface optimized for phones and tablets. The app emphasizes a simple, distraction-free experience with no irrelevant content.

## Rankings

- #30,036 — Overall
- #25 — problem

## Review summary

Users praise the app for its daily puzzles, broad variety, and strong analysis that explains moves and end results, boosting learning and memory. The interface is praised for being simple and easy to use, with helpful hints. However, reviewers note beginner-only accessibility issues and some puzzles that aren’t intuitive, plus occasional quality glitches. Overall, it’s a powerful chess-training tool with room to improve puzzle clarity and reliability.

### Pros

- Huge variety of puzzles with daily easy/medium/hard options for regular practice.
- Powerful analysis (Analyze) feature that explains moves and shows end results, aiding learning.
- Helps improve chess skills such as pattern recognition, memory, and overall play.
- Helpful hints available whenever you’re stuck.
- Simple, clean, and easy-to-use interface that makes practicing quick and convenient.

### Cons

- Not beginner-friendly; several puzzles are too challenging for beginners or less experienced players (mentioned by multiple reviews).
- Some puzzles are not intuitive or straightforward, making it hard to see the intended idea (not always obvious or easy to figure out).
- Occasional puzzle quality issues such as glitches or misstatements in a few puzzles.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id903380719)