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Forward Chess – Book Reader

Forward Chess – Book Reader

Android Board Forward Chess
4.5 Popularity

Addictive chess book reader with Stockfish analysis

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Updated
October 9, 2025
Category
Age Rating
Everyone
Developer
Android
Android 5.0++
Package Name
com.forwardchess

So here's my honest take on Forward Chess - Book Reader. I've tested a bunch of chess apps and this one's pretty solid. The Stockfish integration is really impressive, and I like how you can just tap a move to see the evaluation. The book browsing and navigation is intuitive too. On the downside, the UI has a bit of a learning curve, and the ads can get annoying if you don't pay. But overall, it's a great option for serious chess players who want a powerful analysis tool on the go.

Manya Lyalya
AUTHOR: Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros

  • Tons of strategic depth without being overwhelming
  • Graphics look great and run smooth on older phones
  • Free to play, don't need to spend money to enjoy it
  • Stockfish engine provides awesome analysis
  • Easy to navigate through chess books and lines

Cons

  • Upgrades take forever at higher levels
  • Gets repetitive after a while
  • Ads can be annoying if you don't pay
  • UI takes some time to get used to
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Been using Forward Chess – Book Reader for a couple months now. It’s basically an interactive chess book app where you can read the book, play through the lines, and even try your own variations. Pretty solid app if you’re into chess.

Here’s what you do: you can flip through the pages of chess books, and there’s a chessboard where you can move the pieces and play out the lines. It’s got this Stockfish engine built-in, which is like one of the best chess AIs, so you can get an analysis of the moves anytime. That’s pretty cool.

Look, if you’re into chess and want an app that’s got the book, the board, and the analysis all in one place, you’ll probably like this. It’s not perfect – the UI takes some getting used to – but overall it does the job. Worth checking out.

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