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PVChess iOS App
PVChess (full title: PVChess - Chess
learning) is an educational chess tutor and playing
app for iOS (iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision). It focuses
on learning and improving chess skills move-by-move with AI
assistance.
Core Features
- Play against strong AI opponents at adjustable
difficulty levels.
- AI Tutor with smart hints, suggestions, and
feedback during games.
- Game review and analysis to learn from mistakes.
- Lessons covering openings, middlegames, and
endgames.
- Includes public domain chess books (e.g., Chess
Fundamentals by Capablanca and Modern Ideas in Chess by
Réti).
- Supports Player vs Player (local/hotseat) mode
alongside AI play.
Key Details
- Category: Education (Age rating:
9+ for the free version).
- Free with ads; PVChess Premium
($0.99 one-time) offers ad-free experience, full access, and better
offline play.
- App size: ~20–24 MB.
- Requires iOS 15.0+
- Supports English + 32 other languages.
- Actively updated with UI improvements, themes, stability fixes, and
compatibility enhancements (most recent updates in 2025–2026).
Overall
PVChess is a clean, focused chess learning app ideal for players who
want an AI tutor and practice partner on mobile.
What's New
Updates at 2020
- Public domain books
- Dark mode
Initial at 2019
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