One of the oldest games in the world, it’s also one of the hardest to master. Chess has always retained popularity due to the strategies that need to be employed when playing. Not only that, but it’s popular in the media too, with a major Netflix show centring around a chess prodigy. However, it’s not always easy to get playing, which is why chess apps with gamified learning are often the best way to go.

Lichess

This app has a strong chess community and packs the app with live streams, puzzles, tutorials and more. It’s easy to get started too, with different options for the different level player. Better still, there’s the option to analyze the game after so that you can learn where you went wrong. There’s also a feature allowing you to see how many top players used the same moves you did, plus the outcome of that game.

Social Chess

This app is good for those wanting something a little smaller when learning chess. The community is still good though, and there are many different games to choose from. You can also select the game speed, and don’t have to contend with any annoying ads while opening games. For a tiny subscription, you can get more features such as game analysis.