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Chess Tempo

The serious puzzle grinder's tool.

Free · from $3.50/moWebiOSAndroid 4.6 (5,800 reviews)
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About Chess Tempo

Chess Tempo is the reference tactics-training site for improvers who care about rating-calibrated puzzles. Its endgame trainer is equally well-regarded. UI is utilitarian; focus is on quality of problems and stats.

Pros

  • Puzzles calibrated by actual solver performance
  • Strong endgame trainer with theoretical positions
  • Good at pushing you past plateaus
  • Deep statistics on your weaknesses

Cons

  • UI looks dated
  • No video content
  • Not beginner-friendly

Features

Tactics puzzlesEndgame trainerOpening trainerSpaced repetitionRating systemGame databaseEngine analysis

Pricing

  • Standard$3.5 /month
  • Premium$6.5 /month

Best for

Audience: Intermediate (1200 – 1800), Advanced (1800 – 2200), Expert (2200+)
Languages: EN

Use cases

Daily tactics trainingEndgame masteryOnline tournament prep

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Last reviewed April 20, 2026 · First launched 2008