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Chess opening trainer

Ratings

Age

4+

Category

Strategy

Languages

English

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Ratings & Reviews
Feature needed
Fri Aug 29 2025 n88819

This app is nearly perfect. I would only like a feature that allows me to start study from a later position in game by importing starting at e.g. move 17. Would have emailed this privately but could not find email. Would be happy to change review to 5 stars.

World Class trainer
Tue Nov 24 2020 Tomcat228

I can’t say enough good things about this app. It’s simple to use, has a World Champion chess engine with a beautiful interface. It keeps board and piece options simple but all are quality options that most tournament players use. Using this app creates an opening repertoire that can be adjusted with ease. Using Stockfish you can explore and build openings that fit your temperament . Chess opener is the only app you need to become a strong opening player. Since I bought this app I stopped using Chessbase because on an IPad Chess Opener is convenient and enjoyable to use.

Great Surprise In Finding This App
Sat Jun 05 2021 AviSaint

By chance while checking for any update to Vicoli’s “Chess Studio”, I found this outstanding chess opening app! My chess suffers from constant weak opening play and after a few dedicated hours with this program I have improved significantly when using my three favorite Black openings as I play opponents on-line. I have several other iPad chess opening apps that for several reasons including being BORING to use never made much difference to my opening play as Black. The interface is easy to learn and use, a crucial factor in its effectiveness. It’s features are well chosen and add the feeling “to explore”. The ability to replay Grandmasters’ openings with Stockfish assisting my understanding their game positions is a special feature to me. (Some favorite past Grandmasters I hope will be added to the 100+ available.) A wonderful addition to my iPad chess applications!

What I am looking for
Tue Nov 26 2024 Chastity White Rose

I have many options on PC for viewing databases and the opening tree of how often moves are played in a certain position. I have explored several apps for iPhone and iPad and none of them even come close to what I want. But this app really does it. It’s very close to chessx or scid on PC. I will use this for my chess students!

Almost perfect for training (iCloud sync will be even better!)
Thu Jun 15 2023 Avnrk

If this had iCloud sync across my devices for my repertoire then it would have 7 stars for me but for now I can only give it 5 stars 😆😆😆 You can import PGN for now or make the moves to add a new opening for training

Best chess opening trainer for iPad
Tue Jul 04 2023 MorphyP

Very happy with this training tool. Well worth the money for the pro version. Could use iCloud integration to keep the databases the same on all devices. Easy 5 stars even without this.

Amazing App
Thu Feb 08 2024 DrHotBunz

Really nice and you can review lines while training. I have tried them all and this is the best for the serious tournament player.

Great tool for practicing openings and refining repertoires
Sun Jan 15 2023 _NM_

Ignore the 1-star ratings. I had given up on the iPad for opening training before I stumbled across this app. Excellent conception and implementation! Thank you!

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