KnightMate: Chess & Puzzles

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KnightMate is the chess app that grows with you — whether you're learning your first opening or grinding toward master level. Play offline against a smart engine or challenge a friend. Then sharpen your edge with thousands of puzzles, deep analysis, and a built-in opening explorer. PLAY ANYONE, ANYTIME • Take on the computer across 20 finely tuned difficulty levels — from gentle beginner bots to a 2800+ grandmaster-strength engine. • Pass-and-play local matches on a single device. • Fully playable offline. No account required to start. SOLVE & IMPROVE • Thousands of hand-picked tactics puzzles, sorted by theme and difficulty. • A fresh Daily Puzzle every day — track your streak right from your Home Screen widget. • Train the key tactical patterns — forks, pins, and checkmates — until you spot them instantly. LEARN OPENINGS • A built-in opening explorer names every line as you play, with full ECO classification. • See exactly where you leave book and learn the ideas behind each opening. ANALYZE YOUR GAMES • Engine analysis reviews any position and reveals the best moves. • Spot blunders, find missed wins, and understand why a move works. • Import and export games as PGN to study anywhere. MAKE IT YOURS • Beautiful board themes and classic piece sets (Alpha, Merida, Staunty, and more). • Satisfying move sounds and haptics. • Watch your rating climb and revisit every game in your history. KNIGHTMATE PRO Unlock the full experience with a single one-time purchase — no subscriptions: • Unlimited engine analysis. • Unlimited in-game engine hints. • Support independent development. Free players get a generous daily allowance to try everything. Whether you play one move a day or a hundred, KnightMate is your pocket chess companion — fun for beginners, deep enough for experts. Download free and make your move.