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.
