Master one of the greatest board games of all time! Chess - Play & Learn is your gateway to thousands of potential opponents, both digital and human, and fantastic features that aim to make you a better player.

What we love: How much there is to explore! Absolute beginners and wannabe grandmasters alike will find opponents on their level – you can chat as you play, too. Dig a little deeper, though, and you will discover that this is much more than a virtual chessboard. As well as providing in-game tips (if you want them), the app is loaded with different chess variants, plenty of puzzles and expert tutorials.

Quick tip: The Daily Puzzle is a great opening gambit – after all, making your hobby part of your everyday routine is often the best way to learn and improve.

Meet the creator: Chess - Play & Learn is the brainchild of leading chess website Chess.com. Since it was launched by college friends Erik Allebest and Jay Severson in 2005, the site has become a destination for chess players around the globe.