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The 5 Best Chess Apps By Chess.com

The 5 Best Chess Apps By Chess.com

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It's hard to beat the convenience of a smartphone. Anywhere you are, at any time of the day, you can pick up your phone and access everything that's connected to the internet. You can check your social media, read the news, catch up with your email.

Why should chess be any different?

Whether you want to improve your game while commuting or if you just want to squeeze in some bullet games while waiting in line at the bank, chess apps will make your life much easier.

We've selected the five best chess apps from Chess.com and partners for your everyday chess needs: improving your tactics, learning critical concepts, analyzing games, playing against the computer and other players, and more.


#1 Chess.com

Available on Android and iOS.

The obvious choice for number one, but it's really (by far) the best chess app for pretty much everything you'd want to do with the game. With this app, you can:

#2 ChessKid

Available on Android and iOS.

This app is perfect for students and beginners, with its focus on fundamentals, rules, and basic lessons. Don't miss FunMasterMike's hilarious videos. 

#3 Chess Clock

Available on Android and iOS.

It's a fully functional chess clock with delay and increment modes, and it's completely free. This app is the most portable chess clock possible, because you’re always carrying your phone with you.  

#4 Dr. Wolf

Dr. Wolf Chess App

Available on Android and iOS.

The ideal coach companion, he plays with you and explains everything, step-by-step. Complete beginners are welcome; good for intermediate players too. While you play chess, he teaches, pointing out strategic ideas and helping with mistakes. There are also twenty five lessons, going in-depth into each concept with ample opportunities for guided practice. Dr. Wolf himself is friendly, gentle, and occasionally witty.

#5 Chess Adventure For Kids

Chess Adventure for Kids by ChessKid

Available on Android and iOS.

This app combines the wonderful world of chess with the magical world of mythical creatures, quests, and character customization! Chess Adventure for Kids by ChessKid is the perfect app for kids to learn, play, and get better at chess. The best part of it all is that a ChessKid premium membership gives you full access to all the premium features of this app, so your kids can enjoy two of the top five chess apps at the same time!

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