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Magnus Trainer – Train Chess — Addictive chess training with Magnus Carlsen

Android Board Chess.com
3.3 GP
1,558,689+
Download on Google Play

Description

Been using Magnus Trainer – Train Chess for a couple months now. It’s basically a chess app where you can learn and train with the help of the world’s top players. Pretty solid if you’re into chess and want to improve your game.

Here’s what you do: there’s a bunch of mini-games and interactive lessons created by Magnus Carlsen and his team of chess experts. You can practice different tactics and strategies through these fun little challenges. It’s got a bunch of cool features like leaderboards and achievements to keep you motivated.

Look, if you’re a chess fan, you’ll probably like this app. It’s not perfect – the ads can get a bit annoying if you don’t pay – but overall it does a great job of making chess training actually fun and engaging. Worth checking out.

Editor Opinion

So here's my honest take on Magnus Trainer - Train Chess. I've tested a bunch of chess apps and this one's up there with the best. The lessons and games are genuinely helpful for improving your skills, and the fact that they're designed by Magnus Carlsen himself is pretty cool. At the same time, the monetization can be a bit heavy-handed at times. But if you're patient and don't mind the occasional ad, this is a great way to level up your chess game.

Manya Lyalya
Author Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros & Cons

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
  • Interactive lessons from world-class chess players
  • Regular updates with new content

Cons

  • Upgrades take forever at higher levels
  • Gets a bit repetitive after a while
  • Ads can be annoying if you don't pay

Specifications

Updated 22.03.2021
Category Board
Age Rating Everyone
Developer Chess.com
Android Android 4.4++
Package Name com.playmagnus.development.magnustrainer

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