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Chess Openings: Learn & Quiz
Heard someone say "that's the Berlin" and had no idea what they meant? Chess Openings teaches you the names, moves and ideas of the openings you'll actually meet, a few minutes at a time.
Coming soon to the App StoreTry it: name the opening
Watch the moves, then pick the name
How it works
- WatchThe board plays an opening move by move, so you see its shape before you ever have to memorise it.
- LearnEach opening comes with its name and a one-line idea: what White and Black are each going for.
- Get quizzedName it, play it, find the next move, spot the difference between look-alikes, and beat the clock in speed rounds.
- Remember itOpenings you miss come back in Review until they stick.
- A path to followUnits from King's Pawn basics through the Italian, Ruy López, Sicilian, French, Caro-Kann, Queen's Gambit, London and Indian systems, and gambits.
- XP, ranks & streaksEarn XP, rank up from Pawn towards King, and keep your daily streak going.
- Keep your progressPlay without an account, or sign in with Apple or Google to keep your progress on a new phone.
- FreeNo subscription. Free to download and use, supported by ads.
FAQ
Who is it for?
Casual players who want to know what the openings are called and what they're trying to do, without sitting down to memorise 15-move lines. If you play online and want to recognise the Italian, the Sicilian or the London when you see them, it's for you.
Is it free?
Yes. Chess Openings: Learn & Quiz is free to download and use, and is supported by ads. There is no subscription.
When is it coming out?
Soon, for iPhone and iPad. This page will link to the App Store as soon as it's live.
Do I need an account?
No. You can learn and play without one. Signing in with Apple or Google saves your progress to your account so it comes back on a new device. See the Privacy Policy for details.