Item: Chess Openings Explorer Pro
Rating: 78
Author: Dinsun

Our Expert Score

78/100

As a chess coach, I find Chess Openings Explorer Pro to be an invaluable reference tool rather than a 'game' in the traditional sense. It's essentially a digitized encyclopedia of the first dozen moves of any serious chess game. The interface is clean, and the database is expansive, covering everything from the common Ruy Lopez to obscure gambits you'll rarely see in club play.

The real value here is the statistical data. Seeing the win/loss percentages for specific moves at the Grandmaster level helps you understand why certain lines are preferred. It doesn't have the flashy tutorials of some newer chess apps, but for a player looking to build a serious opening repertoire, this is a professional-grade tool that fits in your pocket.

Dinsun reviewed on: Tue Feb 24 2026

The Game

📱Iphone📱IPad📱IPod

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$3.99 4+★4.5 343 reviews

Author : Emmanuel Mathis

Pubish Date : Tue Apr 17 2018

Last Update Date : Sun Apr 12 2020

Support Languages : English, French, German

Genres :

Version 1.11Sun Apr 12 2020

Improved dark mode support
Explore chess openings and their variations through a simple and friendly interface, and learn the follow-ups from 2 million+ Grandmaster games!
Main features:
- Complete dictionary of chess openings and their variations
- Browse Grandmaster games associated with each opening
- Test your knowledge with various Quiz modes: The app picks an opening and your goal is to either find its name, find which move is best, or play the moves that leads to the opening
- Accurate stats for each position: % of wins, losses, draws
- Powerful built-in Chess engine (2800+ Elo) to analyze any position
- Games can be exported to other apps (PGN format)
- Search openings by name or ECO code
- Easy to use, simple and clean interface
- Full translations in French and German, including opening names
- And of course, new features will be added over time!
Requires iOS 10.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Explore chess openings and their variations through a simple and friendly interface, and learn the follow-ups from 2 million+ Grandmaster games!
Main features:
- Complete dictionary of chess openings and their variations
- Browse Grandmaster games associated with each opening
- Test your knowledge with various Quiz modes: The app picks an opening and your goal is to either find its name, find which move is best, or play the moves that leads to the opening
- Accurate stats for each position: % of wins, losses, draws
- Powerful built-in Chess engine (2800+ Elo) to analyze any position
- Games can be exported to other apps (PGN format)
- Search openings by name or ECO code
- Easy to use, simple and clean interface
- Full translations in French and German, including opening names
- And of course, new features will be added over time!

Ratings & Reviews

4.5 out of 5 with 343 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 4+

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Chess Openings Explorer Pro is the ultimate companion for serious chess players looking to master the initial phase of the game. This app provides a comprehensive, searchable database of chess openings, featuring win/loss statistics from millions of high-level games. Users can follow branching paths of theory, learn the names of obscure variations, and analyze the best responses to any move. Whether you are preparing for a tournament or just want to understand the 'why' behind the moves, this tool provides the data-driven insights needed to improve your ELO.

Feature

Massive opening database
Grandmaster win/loss statistics
Searchable ECO codes
Interactive move tree
Clean, ad-free interface

Walkthrough

Exploring the Tree

Make a move on the board to see all possible responses. The list below the board will show the names of the openings and the success rate for White, Black, and Draws.

Using the Search

You can search for specific openings by name (e.g., 'Sicilian Defense') to jump straight to the starting position of that variation.

Gameplays

Move Analysis

The app tracks the popularity and effectiveness of every move, allowing players to distinguish between 'book moves' and blunders.

Question And Answer

Does it have a built-in chess engine like Stockfish?

This app is primarily a database explorer. While it shows statistical evaluations, it is designed for studying theory rather than engine-based calculation.