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Mate in 1 move (Chess Puzzles)

By Chess King · iPhone · iPad

4.6 (5)4+FreeAvailable now

If you are a beginner, you should practice much to mate in one move. This course provides excellent material for this training. The big number of exercises (2500) covers different methods of mating. Many of them is an excellent tool for speed training even for stronger players. This is a rare course that is intended even for players with USCF ratin

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Inside the game.

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FIND YOUR KIND OF PLAY

Before you play.

Game style
Puzzle · Board
Platforms
iPhone · iPad
Languages
NL, EN, FR, DE, EL, IT, PL, PT, RO, RU, ZH, ES, ZH, TR
Download size
44 MB (store snapshot)

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ANSWERS FOR YOUR FIRST SESSION

Mate in 1 move (Chess Puzzles) gameplay guide and player questions

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

Our guidance

How can I practice specific mating scenarios in this app?

The course is organized into a structured table of contents, allowing you to select specific topics like Rook, Queen, or Bishop checkmates. You can progress through these categories, which are further divided into few-figured, many-figured, and complicated positions.

Based on source 1.

Our guidance

What happens if I make a mistake while solving a chess puzzle?

The program acts as a coach, providing hints if an error is made. For typical mistaken moves, it will show you a striking refutation, helping you understand why your move was incorrect and how to improve your tactical play.

Based on source 1.

Source facts

Does the app track my progress as I solve puzzles?

Yes, the program monitors the change in your rating (ELO) during the learning process. This feature allows you to see your improvement over time as you study and solve the 2500 available exercises provided in the course.

Based on source 1.

Our guidance

Can I try the app before purchasing the full course?

Yes, the course includes a free part that allows you to test the application in real-world conditions. The lessons offered in this free version are fully functional, letting you experience the interface and exercises before committing to the full content.

Based on source 1.

Source facts

Is this app suitable for beginners with a low USCF rating?

Absolutely. This course is designed to be accessible even for players with a USCF rating of 600. It provides excellent material for beginners to practice mating in one move and build a strong foundation in tactical patterns.

Based on source 1.

Our guidance

Does the app allow me to practice against the computer?

Yes, you have the option to play out any position from the provided tasks against the computer. This feature helps you consolidate your knowledge and test your ability to execute the required mating moves in a live scenario.

Based on source 1.

Source facts

What types of checkmate patterns are covered in the exercises?

The exercises cover a wide range of patterns, including Rook, Queen, Bishop, Knight, and Pawn checkmates. These are categorized into few-figured, many-figured, and complicated positions, such as discovered checks, double checks, and checkmates involving pawn promotions.

Based on source 1.

Source facts

Do I need an active internet connection to use the app?

No, the application does not require an internet connection to function. This allows you to practice your chess puzzles and work through the various mating scenarios anywhere, without needing to be online to access the course material.

Based on source 1.

Our guidance

Can I save specific exercises to review later?

Yes, the program includes a feature that allows you to bookmark your favorite exercises. This is useful for keeping track of challenging puzzles or specific mating patterns that you want to revisit and master during your training sessions.

Based on source 1.

Our guidance

Are there different modes available for testing my skills?

Yes, the app features a test mode with flexible settings. This allows you to customize your training experience and evaluate your progress effectively as you work through the 2500 available exercises provided in the course.

Based on source 1.

Sources & scope

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

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FIND YOUR FIT

Is this your kind of game?

  • Explore puzzle / board gameplay

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Before your first session

  • Check that your Apple device runs iOS 8.0 or later.

What’s new in 1.2.

• App is updated for iPhone X
• New home screen
• Disabled automatic playback of refutations
• Option to reset password
• Renaming of account
• Various fixes and improvements

Release notes supplied by the developer through the App Store.

About Mate in 1 move (Chess Puzzles)

Developer description, as provided in the original store listing.

If you are a beginner, you should practice much to mate in one move. This course provides excellent material for this training. The big number of exercises (2500) covers different methods of mating. Many of them is an excellent tool for speed training even for stronger players. This is a rare course that is intended even for players with USCF rating of 600. Even if you only study and solve 10% of the exercises, you will learn a huge number of mating patterns and probably never miss a mate in one again!

This course is in the series Chess King Learn (https://learn.chessking.com/), which is an unprecedented chess teaching method. In the series are included courses in tactics, strategy, openings, middle game, and endgame, split by levels from beginners to experienced players, and even professional players.

With the help of this course, you can improve your chess knowledge, learn new tactical tricks and combinations, and consolidate the acquired knowledge into practice.

The program acts as a coach who gives tasks to solve and helps to solve them if you get stuck. It will give you hints, explanations and show you even striking refutation of the mistakes you might make.

Advantages of the program:
• High quality examples, all double-checked for correctness
• You need to enter all key moves, required by the teacher
• Different levels of complexity of the tasks
• Various goals, which need to be reached in the problems
• The program gives hint if an error is made
• For typical mistaken moves, the refutation is shown
• You can play out any position of the tasks against the computer
• Interactive theoretical lessons
• Structured table of contents
• The program monitors the change in the rating (ELO) of the player during the learning process
• Test mode with flexible settings
• Possibility to bookmark favorite exercises
• The application is adapted to the bigger screen of a tablet
• The application does not require an internet connection

The course includes a free part, in which you can test the program. Lessons offered in the free version is fully functional. They allow you to test the application in real world conditions before releasing the following topics:
1. Few-figured positions
1.1. Rook checkmates
1.2. Queen checkmates
1.3. Bishop checkmates
1.4. Knight checkmates
1.5. Pawn checkmates
1.6. Any piece checkmates
2. Many-figured positions
2.1. Rook checkmates
2.2. Queen checkmates
2.3. Bishop checkmates
2.4. Knight checkmates
2.5. Pawn checkmates
2.6. Any piece checkmates
3. Complicated positions
3.1. Checkmates with help of the King
3.2. Underpromotions
3.3. Mate with pawn promotion
3.4. Discovered check
3.5. Double check
4. Any piece checkmates
4.1. Volume 1
4.2. Volume 2
4.3. Volume 3
4.4. Volume 4
4.5. Volume 5
4.6. Volume 6
4.7. Volume 7
4.8. Volume 8
4.9. Volume 9
4.10. Volume 10
4.11. Volume 11
4.12. Volume 12
4.13. Volume 13
4.14. Volume 14
4.15. Volume 15
4.16. Volume 16
4.17. Volume 17
4.18. Volume 18
4.19. Volume 19
4.20. Volume 20
4.21. Volume 21
4.22. Volume 22
4.23. Volume 23

Good to know.

Developer
Chess King
Release date
Jun 5, 2016
Latest version
1.2
Requires
iOS 8.0 or later
Price snapshot
Free JPY
Source checked
Nov 9, 2026

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A few quick answers.

Is Mate in 1 move (Chess Puzzles) available on iPhone?

Mate in 1 move (Chess Puzzles) is listed on the JP App Store. Availability varies by region and compatible device.

Is Mate in 1 move (Chess Puzzles) free?

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

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