Chess puzzles!

Name: Chess puzzles!
Rating: 4.7 (1253 reviews)
Author: Erik Brandsma

Fun for beginners and pro's!

Free · In‑App Purchases

1.3K Ratings
Ages

4+
Years
Category

Board
Developer

Erik Brandsma
Language

EN
+ 1 More
Size

15.7
MB

Do you love chess & puzzle challenges? Well, you’ll love Chess Puzzles! This fun variation of the chess game includes mind-teasing challenges categorized in levels that are sure to test your chess skills and problem-solving thinking. Can you pass all levels? Great for anyone! From beginner to seasoned chess player! WHY YOU’LL LOVE CHESS PUZZLES! - Tutorial levels included (great for beginners) - Simple tap & dragging controls - Mate in 1, mate in 2 challenges and some alternate challenges - Cool variation of the classic board game Now, it’s chess puzzle time! Download the app for free!

Ratings & Reviews

4.7

out of 5

1.3K Ratings

I’m a beginner
07/20/2025

B-Redacted
There are puzzles in this app that are definitely different the the average chess puzzle app in the store. At least the ones I’ve played so far. I’m probably being a bit subtle here. It’s a good thing. I wish there was a reset puzzle option. I’m one for the problem you’re currently playing and one for the category section. It’d make replaying a puzzle more efficient.
I’m a beginner
07/20/2025

B-Redacted

There are puzzles in this app that are definitely different the the average chess puzzle app in the store. At least the ones I’ve played so far. I’m probably being a bit subtle here. It’s a good thing. I wish there was a reset puzzle option. I’m one for the problem you’re currently playing and one for the category section. It’d make replaying a puzzle more efficient.
Loving it so far
02/16/2021

JN977
Great way to pass the time with out feeling like your wasting it. Really fun, challenging and mentally stimulating. Barebones of what you need they don’t over crowd the app with themes so you can get strait to the point. With out an in app purchases you might find your self running out of puzzles but this is a perfect time to go back to the beginning and run through them again as most won’t be fresh in your mind so they can still be challenging but more importantly this will help keep you sharp.So far my only issue with the app is puzzle pack “Hard mode :)” puzzle “Last minute protection” seem to be bugged you goal is to mate in 3 an I see the make in 3 but the app won’t let you move you knight to the appropriate position on your second move. An before you ask yes I’m sure there’s not another way to play it because not only was I unable to see another possibility but just to be sure I tried making every available move on the board 3x just to insure I didn’t miss one an the app just kept telling me they were all wrong

Developer Response
Hey thank you for the good review! It really helps :)Now i've looked at "Hard mode :)" --> "Last minute protection" and the only good second move with the knight is to capture the rook. The problem with capturing the bishop is pawn to g6 for black which would eventually result in checkmate as well, but it will be in more than 3 moves.Stockfish (A chess engine) seems to agree: https://lichess.org/analysis/standard/3rnr2/p1q1b1pk/1pb1p1Np/2p1P3/2P5/PP4P1/1BQ4P/4RRK1_w_-_-_0_2Let me know if I made any mistake in the analysis at erik.brandsma@perfectcode.nl :)
Loving it so far
02/16/2021

JN977

Great way to pass the time with out feeling like your wasting it. Really fun, challenging and mentally stimulating. Barebones of what you need they don’t over crowd the app with themes so you can get strait to the point. With out an in app purchases you might find your self running out of puzzles but this is a perfect time to go back to the beginning and run through them again as most won’t be fresh in your mind so they can still be challenging but more importantly this will help keep you sharp.So far my only issue with the app is puzzle pack “Hard mode :)” puzzle “Last minute protection” seem to be bugged you goal is to mate in 3 an I see the make in 3 but the app won’t let you move you knight to the appropriate position on your second move. An before you ask yes I’m sure there’s not another way to play it because not only was I unable to see another possibility but just to be sure I tried making every available move on the board 3x just to insure I didn’t miss one an the app just kept telling me they were all wrong
Developer Response 03/12/2021
Hey thank you for the good review! It really helps :)Now i've looked at "Hard mode :)" --> "Last minute protection" and the only good second move with the knight is to capture the rook. The problem with capturing the bishop is pawn to g6 for black which would eventually result in checkmate as well, but it will be in more than 3 moves.Stockfish (A chess engine) seems to agree: https://lichess.org/analysis/standard/3rnr2/p1q1b1pk/1pb1p1Np/2p1P3/2P5/PP4P1/1BQ4P/4RRK1_w_-_-_0_2Let me know if I made any mistake in the analysis at erik.brandsma@perfectcode.nl :)
Meh
07/20/2023

D1 putter
I was hoping for an app dedicated to puzzles. Granted it has puzzles, but it feels more like an introduction to the game rather than an app dedicated to chess problems. I don’t need sections teaching me how to play and I don’t need to be rewarded every time I complete one. You have to back out of the problem you just completed to a screen with the problems for that specific section, and scroll to the next one. There should be “next button” (or something) so I can quietly and efficiently move on to the next puzzle. I feel like I’m beating a dead horse, but I want puzzles I find the positive feedback loop rewarding me for completing a mate in 1 entirely unnecessary.
Meh
07/20/2023

D1 putter

I was hoping for an app dedicated to puzzles. Granted it has puzzles, but it feels more like an introduction to the game rather than an app dedicated to chess problems. I don’t need sections teaching me how to play and I don’t need to be rewarded every time I complete one. You have to back out of the problem you just completed to a screen with the problems for that specific section, and scroll to the next one. There should be “next button” (or something) so I can quietly and efficiently move on to the next puzzle. I feel like I’m beating a dead horse, but I want puzzles I find the positive feedback loop rewarding me for completing a mate in 1 entirely unnecessary.
No solution — possible bug?
01/17/2023

AdamPolenskyv
Mate in 3 - Queen pack - AAAAAAAY-OHThe game doesn’t go forward after I exhaust all possible moves on all pieces. I was looking for a solution but now think it was a bug? Hope to hear back from dev on this one

Developer Response
It's definitely one of the trickier puzzles in the app. Here's the solution (don't tell anyone OK? :P)1. Rh1 #Black does anything, doesn't matter# 2. Qxh7+ KxH6 3. Kg8#Why is 1. Qxh7+ as the first move wrong? Because after Kxh7 and Rh1, black can play Rh8.Why doesn't black play: 1. Rh1 Rd8? Because then white would play Qg7#.Hope to have answered your question, if you still think the puzzle is faulty, or just want to chat about it, contact me at info@eliteapps.nl, cheers!
No solution — possible bug?
01/17/2023

AdamPolenskyv

Mate in 3 - Queen pack - AAAAAAAY-OHThe game doesn’t go forward after I exhaust all possible moves on all pieces. I was looking for a solution but now think it was a bug? Hope to hear back from dev on this one
Developer Response 05/19/2023
It's definitely one of the trickier puzzles in the app. Here's the solution (don't tell anyone OK? :P)1. Rh1 #Black does anything, doesn't matter# 2. Qxh7+ KxH6 3. Kg8#Why is 1. Qxh7+ as the first move wrong? Because after Kxh7 and Rh1, black can play Rh8.Why doesn't black play: 1. Rh1 Rd8? Because then white would play Qg7#.Hope to have answered your question, if you still think the puzzle is faulty, or just want to chat about it, contact me at info@eliteapps.nl, cheers!

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05/08/2023

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