Chess Academy - Play & Learn
Thomas Gamull Games iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Chess Academy - Play & Learn is a paid Games app for iPhone and iPad by Thomas Gamull. Rated 4.0/5 from 2 ratings. Requires iOS 15.1.
- Rating
- 4.0
- 2 ratings
- Price
- 0.99 USD
- on the App Store
- Size
- 32 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Oct 20
- 2026 · v1.5.12
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About Chess Academy - Play & Learn
Finally, a chess app designed for learning, not monetization. No ads interrupting your games. No paywalls blocking lessons. No subscriptions. Just pure chess education for one simple price. WHY CHESS ACADEMY? Most chess apps are built for experienced players or cluttered with ads. Chess Academy was built from the ground up to teach chess properly, with clear explanations and interactive examples that actually make sense. STRUCTURED LEARNING PATH Start with how each piece moves, then progress through special rules like castling and en passant. Learn why openings are named after cities and players. Understand tactical patterns like forks, pins, and the famous Greek Gift sacrifice. Each lesson includes interactive boards and quizzes to cement your understanding. PUZZLES THAT BUILD REAL SKILLS Three difficulty levels with carefully curated positions. Each puzzle teaches a specific pattern you'll recognize in your own games. Hints when you're stuck. Stats to track which tactics need more work. PLAY AND IMPROVE Face an AI opponent adjustable from 400 to 1600 rating. Choose your time control or play untimed while learning. Track your ELO rating as you improve. Compete in match play or mini tournaments when you're ready. EVERYTHING INCLUDED - 20+ interactive lessons from beginner to advanced - Famous games from chess history with commentary - Dozens of tactical puzzles - Multiple time controls: Bullet, Blitz, Rapid - Game Center achievements and leaderboards - iCloud sync across your devices NO TRICKS, JUST CHESS One price. Everything unlocked. Learn at your own pace without being nagged to upgrade or watch ads. Chess Academy respects your time and your intelligence. Start playing better chess today.
What’s new
Version 1.5.12 · Updated October 20, 2026
Fixes a crash at launch on iOS 27. Also includes iCloud sync fixes so progress merges across devices, correct castling rights, draw detection for insufficient material, the 50-move rule and threefold repetition, and en passant handling in checkmate detection.
App privacy
The developer, Thomas Gamull, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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