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Chessable: Study Chess Smarter — Addictive chess training app with spaced repetition

Android Board Chess.com
4.6 GP
749,506+
Download on Google Play

Description

Been using Chessable: Study Chess Smarter for a couple months now. It’s basically a science-backed app that helps you learn chess openings, tactics, and endgames. Pretty solid if you’re into chess improvement.

Here’s what you do: there’s this thing called MoveTrainer that uses spaced repetition to drill moves into your brain. And it’s pretty cool. And there are over 1,000 courses created by grandmasters – you can learn from the best players in the world. Took me a while to figure some of it out, but the app makes it pretty easy.

Look, if you’re a chess nerd like me, you’ll probably love this. It’s not perfect – the ads can get annoying if you don’t pay – but overall it does the job of helping you crush your opponents on the board. Worth checking out for sure.

Editor Opinion

So here's my honest take on Chessable: Study Chess Smarter. I've tested a bunch of chess apps and this one's probably the most comprehensive I've seen. The spaced repetition system is legit - I've found I actually remember openings and tactics better after using it. The grandmaster courses are super helpful too. The only downsides are that it can feel a bit overwhelming at first, and the free version has some limitations. But overall, if you're serious about improving your chess game, Chessable is probably your best bet.

Manya Lyalya
Author Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Tons of strategic depth without being overwhelming
  • Spaced repetition system really helps you remember moves
  • Courses created by top players like Magnus Carlsen
  • Free to play, don't need to spend money to enjoy it

Cons

  • Can feel a bit complicated at first
  • Ads can be annoying if you don't pay for the pro version
  • Offline mode is a pro feature, not free

Specifications

Updated 26.09.2025
Category Board
Age Rating Everyone
Developer Chess.com
Android Android 7.0++
Package Name com.chessable.chessable

Ratings

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4.6/5
14,743 reviews
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