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Mate in 2 (Chess Puzzles)

By Chess King · iPhone · iPad

5.0 (1)4+FreeAvailable now

The best way to improve your game is to train yourself on your device in solving problems from practical games. If you a beginner but already know how to mate in 1 move, you have to move on and learn how to attack a king and give mate in 2 moves! This course includes 19 000 exercises from masters games. In every exercise you will have to find a bes

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Inside the game.

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FIND YOUR KIND OF PLAY

Before you play.

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

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

ANSWERS FOR YOUR FIRST SESSION

Mate in 2 (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 against the computer in this app?

If you want to test your skills beyond solving static puzzles, the program allows you to play out any position of the tasks against the computer. This feature helps you practice your tactical combinations in a more dynamic, real-world environment.

Based on source 1.

Our guidance

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

The program acts as a helpful coach. If you make an error, it will provide a hint. For typical mistaken moves, the application will show you a striking refutation, helping you understand why your chosen move was incorrect.

Based on source 1.

Source facts

How are the 19,000 exercises in this course organized?

The exercises are sourced from practical master games and are structured systematically. They are arranged according to the specific names of the pieces involved and the difficulty levels, allowing for a structured training path from beginner to professional.

Based on source 1.

Source facts

Does this application require an active internet connection to function?

No, the application does not require an internet connection. This allows you to practice your chess tactics and solve puzzles anywhere, even when you are offline, making it a convenient tool for training on the go.

Based on source 1.

Source facts

Can I track my progress while using the course?

Yes, the program includes a feature that monitors the change in your rating (ELO) during the learning process. This allows you to see how your tactical skills and understanding of chess positions improve as you complete more exercises.

Based on source 1.

Our guidance

Is there a way to try the application before purchasing the full course?

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

Based on source 1.

Our guidance

How can I manage my favorite exercises for later review?

The application provides a feature that allows you to bookmark your favorite exercises. This is a helpful way to save specific tactical problems that you find particularly challenging or instructive, so you can easily return to them for further study.

Based on source 1.

Our guidance

What is the primary goal when solving these chess puzzles?

In every exercise, your goal is to find the best continuation for an attack against the king. You must identify the correct sequence of moves to achieve a checkmate in exactly two moves, as required by the teacher.

Based on source 1.

Source facts

Are the exercises suitable for different skill levels?

Yes, the course is designed for both beginners and club players. The exercises are arranged by difficulty levels and piece types, providing a structured training path that scales from beginner tasks up to those suitable for experienced and professional players.

Based on source 1.

Source facts

Can I use this app on a tablet?

Yes, the application is fully adapted to the larger screen of a tablet. This optimization ensures that you have a comfortable and clear view of the chessboard and the interface while you are working through the various tactical exercises.

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 / puzzle 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 2 (Chess Puzzles)

Developer description, as provided in the original store listing.

The best way to improve your game is to train yourself on your device in solving problems from practical games. If you a beginner but already know how to mate in 1 move, you have to move on and learn how to attack a king and give mate in 2 moves! This course includes 19 000 exercises from masters games. In every exercise you will have to find a best continuation for an attack against the king. All the exercises are taken from practical games and arranged according to the names of pieces and difficulty levels. A great number of exercises makes the course an excellent tool for quick training both beginners and club players.

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. King + queen
1.1. Level 1
1.2. Level 2
1.3. Level 3
1.4. Level 4
2. King + rook
2.1. Level 1
2.2. Level 2
2.3. Level 3
2.4. Level 4
2.5. Level 5
3. King + bishop
4. King + knight
5. King + pawn
5.1. Volume 1
6. Queen
6.1. Level 1
6.2. Level 2
6.3. Level 3
6.4. Level 4
6.5. Level 5
6.6. Level 6
7. Queen + rook
7.1. Level 1
7.2. Level 2
7.3. Level 3
7.4. Level 4
7.5. Level 5
7.6. Level 6
7.7. Level 7
8. Queen + bishop
8.1. Level 1
8.2. Level 2
8.3. Level 3
8.4. Level 4
8.5. Level 5
8.6. Level 6
8.7. Level 7
9. Queen + knight
9.1. Level 2
9.2. Level 3
9.3. Level 4
9.4. Level 5
9.5. Level 6
9.6. Level 7
9.7. Level 8
9.8. Level 9
10. Queen + pawn
10.1. Level 1
10.2. Level 2
10.3. Level 3
10.4. Level 4
10.5. Level 5
10.6. Level 6
11. Rook
11.1. Level 1
11.2. Level 2
11.3. Level 3
11.4. Level 4
11.5. Level 5
11.6. Level 6
11.7. Level 7
12. Rook + bishop
12.1. Level 2
12.2. Level 3
12.3. Level 4
12.4. Level 5
12.5. Level 6
12.6. Level 7
13. Rook + knight
13.1. Level 2
13.2. Level 3
13.3. Level 4
13.4. Level 5
13.5. Level 6
13.6. Level 7
13.7. Level 8
13.8. Level 9
13.9. Level 10
14. Rook + pawn
14.1. Level 2
14.2. Level 3
14.3. Level 4
14.4. Level 5
14.5. Level 6
15. Bishop
15.1. Level 1
15.2. Level 2
15.3. Level 3
15.4. Level 4
15.5. Level 5
15.6. Level 6
16. Bishop + knight
16.1. Level 2
16.2. Level 4
16.3. Level 5
16.4. Level 6
16.5. Level 7
16.6. Level 8
16.7. Level 9
17. Bishop + pawn
17.1. Level 1
17.2. Level 2
17.3. Level 3
17.4. Level 4
17.5. Level 5
17.6. Level 6
18. Knight
18.1. Level 2
18.2. Level 3
18.3. Level 4
18.4. Level 5
18.5. Level 6
18.6. Level 7
18.7. Level 8
19. Knight + pawn
19.1. Level 2
20. Pawn
21. Any piece checkmates

Good to know.

Developer
Chess King
Release date
Oct 27, 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 2 (Chess Puzzles) available on iPhone?

Mate in 2 (Chess Puzzles) is listed on the JP App Store. Availability varies by region and compatible device.

Is Mate in 2 (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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