4.1.1
2022-12-03
Just doing some maintenance in this version
4.1.0
2020-12-01
Play along with the games from Netflix's 'The Queen's Gambit'. 10 games and positions from the show can be found under lessons.
Add haptics to the back button when viewing a solution.
4.0.4
2020-10-08
Updated haptic feedback to be a bit stronger
New in 4.0.3
Added haptic feedback for board moves. Let us know what you think of the feel when moving pieces (chesstacticsapp@gmail.com).
Increased the size of the board numbers and letters.
Increased the delay between tactics in progression mode.
Fixed a few layout bugs.
Did some maintenance necessary for iOS 14.
4.0.3
2020-10-01
Added haptic feedback for board moves. Let us know what you think of the feel when moving pieces (chesstacticsapp@gmail.com).
Increased the size of the board numbers and letters.
Increased the delay between tactics in progression mode.
Fixed a few layout bugs.
Did some maintenance necessary for iOS 14.
4.0.2
2020-03-01
Updated the tactic guidelines to indicate that explanations are recommended but not required.
Have an idea to make the app better? Let us know at chesstacticsapp@gmail.com.
4.0.1
2019-12-19
Fixed a bug which would prevent seeing the color of the opening in dark mode
Fixed an issue which would cause errors when promoting on iPad
Made the leaderboards list extend to the bottom of new devices
Have an idea to make the app even better? Email us at chesstacticsapp@gmail.com
4.0.0
2019-09-29
New dark mode! Go to the settings app to enable if for your whole device.
Added Sign in with Apple so you no longer need to remember your username and password
Added the option to export FEN from tactics
Fixed some minor bugs in blitz progression
3.3.6
2019-08-15
Updated the tactic creation guidelines to include rules for tactics with multiple moves that lead to overwhelmingly winning positions
Fixed a few bugs
Let us know what you think: chesstacticsapp@gmail.com
3.3.5
2019-06-25
Make blitz progression mode increment a bit slower (only 50 points per turn)
Fixing a bug in the analysis view
Prioritize tactics with good explanations
As always, let us know what you think - chesstacticsapp@gmail.com
3.3.4
2019-05-01
Made a very small change in some infrastructure which you'll never notice
Uploaded some updated screenshots to the App Store
New in 3.3.0:
- NEW Training mode
- Try progression mode where the tactics start easy, but get harder as you go
- Or, for the speed demons, try the blitz mode which adds a 20 second time limit
- Attempt tactics at any rating to train pattern recognition, calculation, or simply easier tactics.
- Check out the leaderboards to see who's top of the progression modes
- We also fixed a bunch of bugs, of course...
Let us know what you think of the new features! We're always listening. Email us at chesstacticsapp@gmail.com.
3.3.3
2019-03-25
Upped the limit for playing progression for free users to 3
Fixed a bug when loading openings and the title would display 'Tactic'
New in 3.3.0:
- NEW Training mode
- Try progression mode where the tactics start easy, but get harder as you go
- Or, for the speed demons, try the blitz mode which adds a 20 second time limit
- Attempt tactics at any rating to train pattern recognition, calculation, or simply easier tactics.
- Check out the leaderboards to see who's top of the progression modes
- We also fixed a bunch of bugs, of course...
Let us know what you think of the new features! We're always listening. Email us at chesstacticsapp@gmail.com.
3.3.2
2019-03-22
Fixes a bug where opening a tactic in SmallFish would sometimes not open the correct position
New in 3.3.0:
- NEW Training mode
- Try progression mode where the tactics start easy, but get harder as you go
- Or, for the speed demons, try the blitz mode which adds a 20 second time limit
- Attempt tactics at any rating to train pattern recognition, calculation, or simply easier tactics.
- Check out the leaderboards to see who's top of the progression modes
- We also fixed a bunch of bugs, of course...
Let us know what you think of the new features! We're always listening. Email us at chesstacticsapp@gmail.com.
3.3.1
2019-03-18
Fixing a bug where openings would appear to load forever
New in 3.3.0:
- NEW Training mode
- Try progression mode where the tactics start easy, but get harder as you go
- Or, for the speed demons, try the blitz mode which adds a 20 second time limit
- Attempt tactics at any rating to train pattern recognition, calculation, or simply easier tactics.
- Check out the leaderboards to see who's top of the progression modes
- We also fixed a bunch of bugs, of course...
Let us know what you think of the new features! We're always listening. Email us at chesstacticsapp@gmail.com.
3.3.0
2019-03-16
- NEW Training mode
- Try progression mode where the tactics start easy, but get harder as you go
- Or, for the speed demons, try the blitz mode which adds a 20 second time limit
- Attempt tactics at any rating to train pattern recognition, calculation, or simply easier tactics.
- Check out the leaderboards to see who's top of the progression modes
- We also fixed a bunch of bugs, of course...
Let us know what you think of the new features! We're always listening. Email us at chesstacticsapp@gmail.com.
3.2.9
2019-03-12
- Fixed a bug where pieces would flash when creating tactics
- Added a new video to our App Store page
- Did some boring but important infrastructure improvements
We have a big, new feature coming soon. Email us at chesstacticsapp@gmail.com to have a say in the new improvements!
3.2.8
2019-02-02
Fixed a bug laying out the popup in lessons
New in 3.2.2:
- Two new chess boards have been added
- Join our chess.com community or follow us on social media
- Added the ability to share tactics with friends
As always, let us know what you think of the new features! Email us at chesstacticsapp@gmail.com with any feedback or ideas you have.
3.2.7
2019-02-01
Fixed a bug when opening links to specific tactics for new users
New in 3.2.2:
- Two new chess boards have been added
- Join our chess.com community or follow us on social media
- Added the ability to share tactics with friends
As always, let us know what you think of the new features! Email us at chesstacticsapp@gmail.com with any feedback or ideas you have.
3.2.6
2019-01-25
Fixed a bug where chess pieces would appear behind other pieces when dragging
Added the username to the profile page
New in 3.2.2:
- Two new chess boards have been added
- Join our chess.com community or follow us on social media
- Added the ability to share tactics with friends
As always, let us know what you think of the new features! Email us at chesstacticsapp@gmail.com with any feedback or ideas you have.
3.2.5
2018-12-20
Fixes a crash when sharing tactics on an iPad
New in 3.2.2:
- Two new chess boards have been added
- Join our chess.com community or follow us on social media
- Added the ability to share tactics with friends
As always, let us know what you think of the new features! Email us at chesstacticsapp@gmail.com with any feedback or ideas you have.
3.2.4
2018-12-18
Fixing a small typo
New in 3.2.2:
- Two new chess boards have been added
- Join our chess.com community or follow us on social media
- Added the ability to share tactics with friends
As always, let us know what you think of the new features! Email us at chesstacticsapp@gmail.com with any feedback or ideas you have.
3.2.3
2018-12-10
Fixing a small bug where the title's font can be reset
New in 3.2.2:
- Two new chess boards have been added
- Join our chess.com community or follow us on social media
- Added the ability to share tactics with friends
As always, let us know what you think of the new features! Email us at chesstacticsapp@gmail.com with any feedback or ideas you have.
3.2.2
2018-12-08
- Two new chess boards have been added
- Join our chess.com community or follow us on social media
- Added the ability to share tactics with friends
As always, let us know what you think of the new features! Email us at chesstacticsapp@gmail.com with any feedback or ideas you have.
3.2.1
2018-11-21
New 2018 World Championship themed lessons
Some improvements to offline mode
Fixing some bugs
As always, send us an email at chesstacticsapp@gmail.com if you have any questions or suggestions!
3.2.0
2018-11-06
Play tactics offline! (PRO only)
- Play tactics on flights or the subway
- Ratings automatically adjusts when you get back online
Added some free openings
Open last played tactic (from the menu in the top left)
Fixed some bugs
As always, let us know if you have any feedback at chesstacticsapp@gmail.com
3.1.3
2018-10-26
Enables password autofill from iCloud, LastPass or 1Password!
Fixes a bug where you could move the pieces after an incorrect move
Improves some logic so new tactics get more plays
Fixes some UI bugs
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Got an idea for the app? Let us know at chesstacticsapp@gmail.com! We're always looking to improve.