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Memphis Chess Club

By Gano Technologies LLC · iPhone · iPad

5.0 (2)4+¥150Available now

Sharpen your chess skills! Beginners and experienced players alike will enjoy solving the chess puzzles included in this app. All of the puzzles were hand picked and were either taken from actual games or are compositions inspired by actual games! The app includes 500 interactive puzzles ranging from mate in 2 moves all the way to mate in 26 moves!

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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
EN
Download size
29 MB (store snapshot)

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ANSWERS FOR YOUR FIRST SESSION

Memphis Chess Club gameplay guide and player questions

App Store edition · Researched Nov 8, 2026 · Guide updated Nov 8, 2026.

Source facts

What is the primary objective when playing a puzzle in the Memphis Chess Club app?

The main goal for every puzzle provided in the app is to successfully complete the challenge by forcing a checkmate against your opponent within the specific number of moves designated for that particular puzzle.

Based on source 1.

Our guidance

How can I track my performance while working through the various chess puzzles?

The app features a built-in timing clock that remains visible while you are solving each puzzle. Your completion time for every individual puzzle is automatically stored, allowing you to monitor your speed and progress over time.

Based on source 1.

Our guidance

What options are available to customize the visual appearance of the chess board and pieces?

You can personalize your experience by choosing from seven distinct chess piece sets. Additionally, the app offers seven different color schemes, including options like wood and marble, to suit your visual preferences while you play.

Based on source 1.

Sources & scope

  1. Publisher description on the JP App Store ↗Checked Nov 8, 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 13.0 or later.

What’s new in 4.5.

- Updated iOS and iPadOS Compatibility
- Minor bug fixes

Release notes supplied by the developer through the App Store.

About Memphis Chess Club

Developer description, as provided in the original store listing.

Sharpen your chess skills!

Beginners and experienced players alike will enjoy solving the chess puzzles included in this app. All of the puzzles were hand picked and were either taken from actual games or are compositions inspired by actual games!

The app includes 500 interactive puzzles ranging from mate in 2 moves all the way to mate in 26 moves! The object is to finish each puzzle by forcing a checkmate in a given number of moves. These puzzles are fun to play and can be enjoyed at your leisure on your iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad.

All of the puzzles in this app were taken from the book 'A History of Problems: Memphis Chess Club' by Kenn E. Thompson and Dwight K. Weaver (2011).

Other features include:
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- Timing clock is displayed while you are working on each puzzle. How long you take to solve a puzzle is stored.

- Lots of options: 7 chess piece sets and 7 different colors schemes including wood and marble.

- Social Gaming: Leaderboards to compare the number of puzzles you have solved with your friends and other players. Facebook integration - including the ability to post your progress and ask your friends for help on a puzzle.

- Universal app - works on iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad - high resolution graphics all around (where supported).
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Good to know.

Developer
Gano Technologies LLC
Release date
Jul 20, 2011
Latest version
4.5
Requires
iOS 13.0 or later
Price snapshot
¥150 JPY
Source checked
Nov 8, 2026

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A few quick answers.

Is Memphis Chess Club available on iPhone?

Memphis Chess Club is listed on the JP App Store. Availability varies by region and compatible device.

Is Memphis Chess Club free?

The recorded download price is ¥150. Prices may vary by region and change over time. Source checked Nov 8, 2026.

How is the game’s social activity measured?

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