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Magnus Trainer
Gamified learning with lessons featuring Magnus Carlsen.
Free · from $7.99/moiOSAndroidWeb 4.4 (23,000 reviews)
About Magnus Trainer
Magnus Trainer turns chess learning into a duolingo-style progression of short lessons and mini-games. Originally a standalone app, now lives inside the Chess.com ecosystem after the Play Magnus acquisition.
Pros
- Bite-sized lessons feel addictive, good for habit formation
- Lessons taught by Magnus Carlsen and GM friends
- Good for under-1500 players who want structure
Cons
- Ceiling is low — serious improvers quickly outgrow it
- Premium unlocks most meaningful content
- Overlap with Chess.com lessons reduces distinctiveness
Features
Video lessonsTactics puzzlesPlay botsCloud sync
Pricing
- Premium$7.99 /month
- Premium Annual$39.99 /year
Best for
Audience: Beginner (0 – 1200), Intermediate (1200 – 1800)
Languages: EN
Use cases
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Last reviewed April 20, 2026 · First launched 2017