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Chess Widget: Daily Puzzles

By Oleg Soloviev · iPhone · iPad

5.0 (1)4+FreeAvailable now

Chess is always close by when you feel like playing, learning something new, or taking a break with a good puzzle. Add Chess Widget to the Home Screen of your iPhone or iPad. Solve puzzles, learn openings, play with friends, and review your games — all at your own pace. MAKE A LITTLE TIME FOR CHESS More than 11,000 puzzles help you practice calcula

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TAKE A LOOK AROUND

Inside the game.

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FIND YOUR KIND OF PLAY

Before you play.

Game style
Board · Strategy
Platforms
iPhone · iPad
Languages
AR, EN, FR, DE, IT, JA, PT, RU, ZH, ES, TR, UK
Download size
50 MB (store snapshot)

Check the official page for current availability, supported devices and any in-game purchases.

ANSWERS FOR YOUR FIRST SESSION

Chess Widget: Daily Puzzles gameplay guide and player questions

App Store edition · Researched Nov 9, 2026 · Guide updated Nov 9, 2026.

Our guidance

How can I quickly access puzzles on my iPhone or iPad?

You can add the Chess Widget to your Home Screen. This allows you to keep a puzzle or a specific position from your selected mode close at hand for quick access throughout your day.

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Our guidance

What should I do if I get stuck on a puzzle?

If you need a hand, you can take a hint to help you progress. After viewing the hint, you can try solving the puzzle again on your own to better understand the combination.

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Our guidance

How do I learn new chess openings using the app?

The Learning section offers 15 opening courses, including the Italian Game and Sicilian Defense. You can read explanations, try moves on the board, and use step-by-step practice to help the lessons stick.

Based on source 1.

Our guidance

Can I play against the computer to practice my ideas?

Yes, you can play against the computer by choosing your side and difficulty level. This mode allows you to try out new ideas and use hints while you practice at your own pace.

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Our guidance

How can I analyze my past games to improve?

Use Coach mode to review completed Lichess games. It helps you understand where a game turned by assessing your moves, identifying inaccuracies or mistakes, and allowing you to try finding the best move yourself.

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Our guidance

Is it possible to play against friends without an internet connection?

Yes, you can use the side-by-side mode. By connecting two devices, you can enjoy local multiplayer games with friends even when you do not have an active internet connection.

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Our guidance

How can I study specific positions from books or other sources?

You can use the board editor to arrange pieces manually or import positions using FEN format. Once set up, you can explore the position or play against the computer to test your ideas.

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Source facts

What is the purpose of Zen Mode?

Zen Mode is a setting you can enable to create a quieter gaming environment. It is designed to help you focus by providing a game experience with fewer distractions on the screen.

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Source facts

Can I review games played by grandmasters?

Yes, you can explore over 100,000 games by outstanding players, ranging from historic classics to modern grandmaster matches. You can search by player, year, or opening and watch moves via automatic playback.

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Source facts

Does the app save my progress in opening courses?

Yes, your progress in the opening courses is automatically saved. This feature ensures that you can always pick up exactly where you left off whenever you decide to return to your studies.

Based on source 1.

Sources & scope

  1. Publisher description on the JP App Store ↗Checked Nov 9, 2026

AI-assisted research with automated evidence and consistency checks. Good Game Daily organizes publisher information into practical answers. Guidance is an editorial interpretation of those sources. These notes are based on source research rather than a firsthand playtest; editions and later updates may differ.

FIND YOUR FIT

Is this your kind of game?

  • Explore board / strategy gameplay

Based on listed game features. This is not a firsthand review. Check the publisher’s listing ↗

Before your first session

  • Check that your Apple device runs iOS 15.0 or later.

What’s new in 1.27.2.

Fixed an issue where chess opening courses sometimes didn’t respond to the first tap after launching the app.

Release notes supplied by the developer through the App Store.

About Chess Widget: Daily Puzzles

Developer description, as provided in the original store listing.

Chess is always close by when you feel like playing, learning something new, or taking a break with a good puzzle.

Add Chess Widget to the Home Screen of your iPhone or iPad. Solve puzzles, learn openings, play with friends, and review your games — all at your own pace.

MAKE A LITTLE TIME FOR CHESS

More than 11,000 puzzles help you practice calculation and spot beautiful combinations. Start with a position in the widget, then open the app to find the solution. Need a hand? Take a hint, then try the puzzle again on your own.

UNDERSTAND THE OPENINGS YOU PLAY

The Learning section offers 15 opening courses, from the Italian Game and Ruy Lopez to the Sicilian Defense and King's Gambit.

Read the explanations, try moves on the board, and discover the ideas behind them. Step-by-step practice, move reviews, and key-position challenges help the lessons stick. Your progress is saved, so you can pick up where you left off whenever you like.

PLAY YOUR WAY

Good to know.

Developer
Oleg Soloviev
Release date
Feb 28, 2023
Latest version
1.27.2
Requires
iOS 15.0 or later
Price snapshot
Free JPY
Source checked
Nov 9, 2026

Apple App Store lookup ↗ · Store ratings, prices, and availability can change. Check the App Store for your region.

A few quick answers.

Is Chess Widget: Daily Puzzles available on iPhone?

Chess Widget: Daily Puzzles is listed on the JP App Store. Availability varies by region and compatible device.

Is Chess Widget: Daily Puzzles free?

The recorded download price is free. In-app purchases, subscriptions, or additional content may cost extra. Source checked Nov 9, 2026.

How is the game’s social activity measured?

Good Game Daily compares available samples of recent game mentions with the preceding 24-hour window. Coverage and source failures are disclosed. Read the methodology.

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