ChessMem
Memorise Chess Openings/Traps
Free · In‑App Purchases
Master chess openings with spaced repetition. Practice traps, gambits, and your repertoire — daily reps that build the memory you need at the board.
Master Chess Openings Through Memorisation
ChessMem turns opening study into something you actually finish. Instead of watching videos and forgetting everything by your next game, you practise master-verified lines through active recall — and the app brings them back at the right moment so they stick for good.
HOW IT WORKS
Pick an opening. Drag pieces to play the correct moves. Wrong moves show you the right answer. Score 100% on a variation and it enters Mem Mode, where spaced repetition reviews bring it back at increasing intervals — first after a day, then three, then a week, two weeks, and on from there. By the time you sit down to play, the moves are automatic.
OPENING TRAPS
31 tactical traps built in — the sharp, surprising lines that win games when your opponent walks into them. Learn the traps in your favourite openings, recognise them when opponents try them on you, and add a few sneaky weapons to your own repertoire.
A REAL REPERTOIRE, NOT JUST THEORY
• 162 curated openings, 7,700+ positions
• Up to 15 moves deep on every line
• Every move verified against the Lichess Masters Database
• Three depth levels: Basic for the core lines, Medium for common deviations, Full for serious repertoire builders
COLLECTIONS BUILT AROUND YOUR STYLE
Choose a learning path that matches how you like to play:
• Solid — sturdy, positional openings
• Aggressive — sharp, attacking weapons
• Classical — time-tested main lines
• Creative — surprise weapons and offbeat choices
• Foundational 1, 2, 3 — a progressive path from beginner to club player
Each collection covers one opening for White plus responses to both 1.e4 and 1.d4 as Black, so you finish with a complete repertoire.
AI EXPLANATIONS
Stuck on why a move is the move? Tap any position for a plain-English explanation of the idea behind it — the threat, the plan, the alternative your opponent has to worry about.
TRACK PROGRESS, EARN BADGES
Every opening fills with green as you memorise variations. Hit 100% on every line and you earn a permanent badge — go gold by topping the leaderboard. Favourites, Mem Mode, and weak-spot tracking keep you focused on what needs work.
SYNC ACROSS DEVICES
Sign in once and your progress, favourites, and review schedule travel with you between iPhone, iPad, and the web.
FREE TO START
Five free practice sessions every day, forever. Upgrade to Premium for unlimited practice, deeper analytics, and opponent scouting reports.
Stop reviewing the same opening videos. Start memorising the moves that win games.
Terms of Use (EULA): https://chessmem.com/terms
Privacy Policy: https://chessmem.com/privacy
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Information
- Seller
- AVDC LTD
- Size
- 23.1 MB
- Category
- Board
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.0 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Premium Annual $17.99
- Premium Monthly $2.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 AVDC Ltd