Tactics: Minimal Chess Puzzles
Niklas Buehler Games iPhoneiPadiPod touchApple Watch
Tactics: Minimal Chess Puzzles is a paid Games app for iPhone and iPad by Niklas Buehler. Requires iOS 17.6. Updated June 30, 2026.
- Price
- 2.99 USD
- on the App Store
- Size
- 74 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Jun 30
- 2026 · v1.1
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About Tactics: Minimal Chess Puzzles
Just you, your Elo, and endless tactical positions. No accounts, no ads, no distractions. Move pieces, solve puzzles, watch your rating climb. How it works: - One number: your puzzle rating - One board: endless tactical positions - One goal: climb higher No buttons, no menus, no complexity. The board rotates automatically to show which side you're playing. Features: - Hundreds of thousands of curated chess puzzles - Minimal interface: just your rating and the board - Works offline - iCloud sync across your iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch - 10 board themes and 3 piece sets Perfect for chess players who want to sharpen their tactical vision without the bloat. Download, start grinding, and improve.
What’s new
Version 1.1 · Updated June 30, 2026
Apple Watch, iCloud sync, widgets, and a ton of polish. Here's what's new: • Apple Watch app — solve puzzles and check your Elo from your wrist; watch face complications keep your rating always visible • iCloud sync keeps your Elo and settings in step across all your devices • 10 board color themes and 3 piece sets to customize your board • Lock Screen widgets and a Control Center shortcut for one-tap access to puzzles • Game Center — 12 achievements to unlock plus a global Elo leaderboard • Siri shortcuts — just say "Start a puzzle in Tactics" • Daily puzzle notifications to keep the habit alive • Improved sound effects and animations throughout
App privacy
The developer, Niklas Buehler, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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| App | Rating | Price | Last updated | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tactics: Minimal Chess Puzzles | – | 2.99 USD | June 30, 2026 | |
| Chess Puzzles of the Day | 4.3 / 5 (6) | Free | Feb 1, 2026 | Compare |
| 8bit Chess | 5.0 / 5 (3) | Free | Jun 22, 2026 | Compare |
| Rank Up: Chess Puzzles | – | Free | May 9, 2026 | Compare |
| ChessPuz: Tactical Puzzles | – | Free | Sep 19, 2026 | Compare |
| Chess Notation Trainer Pro | – | 4.99 USD | Sep 19, 2025 | Compare |
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