Chessable for iPhone

Quick summary

Chessable is a mobile app for iPhone that helps players improve at chess through structured lessons and practice. The application is free to download and includes a large selection of no-cost courses covering openings, endgames, tactics, and strategic concepts, all taught by top-level players and coaches.

What's taught and who teaches it

Instructors and contributors include prominent grandmasters and coaches:

• Judit Polgar and other elite players
• Anish Giri among the roster of teachers
• Magnus Carlsen and several world-class coaches

The courses address a wide range of subjects, from basic tactical patterns to advanced opening preparation and endgame technique.

How the learning system works

Chessable combines guided instruction with spaced-repetition practice to help moves and ideas stick over time. The app’s training engine automatically prompts you to review material at scientifically spaced intervals, quizzing you when it’s time to revisit a lesson so retention is strengthened.

Notable features

• A reward system that lets you earn XP and badges to display on your profile
• Offline training, downloadable course videos, and progress syncing when you reconnect (available to subscribers)
• The MoveTrainer system that schedules reviews and quizzes using spaced repetition
• Large library of free courses across openings, endgames, tactics, and strategy
• Customizable settings so you can tailor study pace and review behavior
• Subscription-based PRO tier that adds unlimited course slots and extra conveniences

Plans and platform

The app is free to install on iPhone. A paid PRO subscription (monthly or yearly) unlocks offline capabilities, unlimited slots for courses, video downloads, and other premium perks — subscriptions are managed inside the app.

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