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15+ Best iPhone Chess Apps for Analysis, Tactics, Online Play

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  • by Ci
  • in iPhone Apps
  • — 5 Jun

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Chess is one of the most popular board games around. It is not that hard to learn but takes time to master. By playing games regularly, studying openings/middle game/endgames, and analyzing your games, you will have an easier time improving your rating. Here are some of the best iPhone chess apps that let you play against a strong engine or online players, master chess tactics, and even get serious about Fischer Random Chess:

Popular Chess Apps for iPhone & iOS

hiarcs

1. Hiarcs Chess:

Those of you familiar with computer chess probably know about Hiarcs having a human-like playing style. Hiarcs Chess has decent graphics and can teach you a thing or two on how to play an opponent that does not make many mistakes. It has a lot to offer to beginners too.

2. SmallFish Chess:

Brings Stockfish to your iPhone & iPad. You not only get to play but can see how Stockfish evaluates any given position. This is a free app.

3. Chess Pro + Coach:

Chess Pro is designed to provide you with chess training. It has multiple levels to improve your level of play gradually. Multiple visual themes and plenty of famous games are included.

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tchesspro

4. t Chess Pro:

t Chess Pro is another tough cookie to crack. It looks gorgeous and comes with multiple levels. Keeps you going until you have improved. It supports blindfold chess too!

5. Chess.com:

Whether you are interested in playing or learning chess, this iPhone chess app has you covered. Users can challenge their friends online, solve over 60k puzzles, and try interactive lessons and videos. You can also play against the computer.

6. Shredder Chess:

Shredder Chess is another powerful iPhone chess engine app. When you get a former Computer chess world champion on your phone, you know you’ve got a challenge in front of you. This app not only has a strong engine but puzzles and a decent opening book.

7. Chess Tactics Pro:

A chess tactics app for iOS that improves your game by bringing you daily puzzles. You get a free engine to analyze the puzzles. Several board themes are also available.

8. Arkon:

This chess opening app for iPhone helps you build a more impressive repertoire. It comes bundled with Stockfish chess engine. You will be able to see move popularity among top grandmasters and compare different lines.

9. Chessify:

Chessify is an iOS app lets you scan chess diagrams from any screen and use Stockfish to do serious analysis.


10. Chess Genius:

Chess Genius has been around for ages. In fact, it was the first computer chess program that I purchased. It looks better than ever on iPhone (even though it hasn’t been updated for a while).

chessproblems

11. Chess Problems:

If you are into solving chess puzzles on the go, Chess Problems for iPhone has got you covered. Comes with 645 chess games you can study to take your game to the next level.

12. Play Magnus:

As the name suggests, this app gives you the chance to play against Magnus Carlsen. For starters, it has a custom engine tuned to play like him. You can also join the challenge for a chance to play against the real one.

13. OpeningTree:

OpeningTree is a chess opening book with Crafty engine that helps you learn new positions and avoid falling into traps. The book is compiled from 300,000+ high rated games

14. Stockfish Chess:

Stockfish Chess is the best free iPhone chess app hands down. You get a very strong engine and a great looking board.

chess premium app

15. Chess Premium HD:

An iPad chess app designed to provide you a clean playing experience. It has decent sound effects too. Might not have the strongest engine but could prove useful for those of you just getting started.

social chess

16. SocialChess:

SocialChess happens to be a turn-based chess game for iOS. Those of you familiar with correspondence chess are going to find this application useful. It has a clean user interface and keeps track of your stats too.

17. Chess960 Generator:

A Fischer Random chess app that lets you generate board configurations fast. You can generate a board by entering an ID or on random. You can also study the rules in case you need a refresher.

18. Chess for Kids:

An interactive book for iPad that gets your kids familiar with chess rules. It has 12 training chapters, 20 characters, 6 types of games, and 36 missions.

If you love chess, you are going to have a great time trying these iPhone chess apps. They can expand your repertoire, improve your tactics, and even help you do serious analysis.

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18 Comments

  1. reddy says:
    April 10 at 8:27 pm

    Great post, I like chess very much , but I still does do it well , so I will download one of it and have more practice!
    ok, here I also have a good share:
    tradestead
    there are many kinds of good consumer electronics that you can enjoy yourself even well!

    Reply
  2. Mike Blitz says:
    April 24 at 12:12 pm

    Thanks! Saved me a bunch of time. There are a ton of chess programs for the iPhone. I just bought Shredder. Very slick app.

    Reply
    • Ci says:
      April 24 at 12:18 pm

      If you like the app, you’ve got to try the real thing on a PC. With the Elo of 2800, it’s one of the best programs ever made (chessbase.com)! And if you do decide to buy the PC program, let me know if you can beat it as I still haven’t managed that feat 🙂

      Reply
  3. Dr Mike Mirsky says:
    May 5 at 12:00 am

    Guys, please, teach me: how do I install the new Pocket Fritz 3.0 on my (brand new) iPHONE 3G?

    Thanks,

    Mike

    Reply
    • Ci says:
      May 5 at 4:05 am

      Have you tried Fritz Chess for iPhone? It’s specifically made for iPhone.

      Reply
  4. Bill Schlossberg says:
    May 16 at 8:40 am

    Glaurung Chess is really excellent. Very strong engine, aggressive play, all the options one would want. The fact that it’s free is great of course but that’s not what makes it so good.
    Also, had previously downloaded “Chess O.” Don’t bother, it sucks feature-wise and crashes frequently.

    Reply
  5. Fritz Chess Just Got That Much Better says:
    August 5 at 12:13 pm

    […] best iPhone games around. And with the latest update, it has gotten that much better. Of all the chess iPhone apps that I have tried, Fritz has been one of the few that has truly stood out. It’s not only a […]

    Reply
  6. Fritz Chess Just Got That Much Better says:
    August 5 at 12:13 pm

    […] best iPhone games around. And with the latest update, it has gotten that much better. Of all the chess iPhone apps that I have tried, Fritz has been one of the few that has truly stood out. It’s not only a […]

    Reply
  7. Novo says:
    October 11 at 9:18 pm

    I like t Chess. It’s very easy to use. The other games look like kind of a mess.

    Reply
  8. Sn@ke says:
    November 16 at 12:43 am

    Have you tried iChess Pack? A tons of features and absolutely free 🙂

    Reply
  9. Timm Knape says:
    December 27 at 4:23 am

    Would you like to try our new program iGrandMaster? Maybe I can get you a trial version. It is based on the award winning PocketGrandmaster and has an interface especially designed for the iPhone.

    Look at http://www.igrandmaster.de/ to get a full description.

    Reply
  10. lior says:
    March 11 at 9:39 pm

    hi, i’m looking for an app that will allow me to input algebraic notation and then see the board. some apps (iChess) allows to input moves, but its board doesn’t have the notation… any ideas?

    Reply
  11. pixelsift says:
    June 29 at 7:28 am

    "Live Chess Viewer" is an iPhone app that lets you watch games being played live online. It is a great way to relax during your morning commute or while you wait in line. I watched Nakamura play a blitz game and had so much fun trying to guess what his next move would be.
    http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/live-chess-viewer/…

    Reply
  12. haze says:
    August 17 at 2:17 pm

    anybody wan to review about Shredder vs Hiarcs for iphone 3gs?? which is most instructional????

    Reply
    • Cyrus says:
      August 17 at 2:29 pm

      I found Shredder to be a bit stronger. If that is what you are asking.

      Reply
  13. yaron says:
    January 17 at 7:00 am

    u might check ab-chess.com

    Reply
  14. Steve Solomon says:
    September 29 at 9:55 am

    Greetings! I’ve used Chess with Friends to play others online, but its own engine is not in the same league as those mentioned above. Chess.com has a nice UI for playing online, however I must access it straight from the App Store. Haven’t found an Install button.

    Reply
  15. Cyrus says:
    April 11 at 7:55 am

    [youtube zEUAES-yWSM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEUAES-yWSM youtube]

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