Pawnpetal: Learn ChessChess for iPhone, iPad and Mac
Learn chess. Find your next move.
Pawnpetal Chess brings together 72 interactive lessons, daily checkmate puzzles and games against offline bots or friends. Core chess, lessons and daily puzzles are free, with no ads or subscriptions.
Play and learn in 20 languages on iPhone and iPad. Choose your language during setup or in Settings.
- 72 free lessons
- Daily checkmate puzzles
- Offline bot games
- No ads or subscriptions
Practise chess in your browser
Explore illustrated lessons, make guided decisions and try a fresh position. The browser lessons are a separate learning experience, with progress saved on this device and no account required.
Build your chess skills, one lesson at a time
Explore an interactive skill tree covering the board, pieces, tactics and more. Watch examples, try positions and practise what you learn.
A fresh chess challenge each day
Solve checkmate puzzles in one, two or three moves. For a longer challenge, try the optional mate-in-five puzzle.
Play your way
Practise against three offline bot levels, share one device for a game, or play with friends through Game Center. Online games require an internet connection.
Return to the moves that matter
Replay saved games, compare moves and turn useful positions into personal practice. Import and export games in PGN format.
Choose a board that feels like yours
Start with Pastel Garden or Classic Clarity. Optional cosmetic purchases change the look of the game and are permanent purchases, not subscriptions.
Mac
Chess for your Mac, too
Learn with 72 interactive lessons, solve daily puzzles and play against offline bots or friends. Use the larger workspace to revisit games and explore moves.
Mac update rollout
Update reported by the developer:
The latest Mac update is rolling out. Availability may vary by country or region; check the Mac App Store for the version available to you.
The new Mac release brings the same 20-language experience. If it is not available in your region yet, the version currently offered may have different language support.
View on the Mac App StoreMac store snapshot
- Version
- 3.1.0
- Device requirements
- Requires macOS 15.0 or later.
- Listed app languages
- English, Dansk, Nederlands, Français, Deutsch, हिन्दी, Bahasa Indonesia, Italiano, 日本語, 한국어, Norsk bokmål, Polski, Português, Русский, 简体中文, Español, Svenska, Türkçe, Українська, Tiếng Việt
Product facts checked:
Official source · Mac App StoreMac screenshots are in English.
Directory listings
- Pawnpetal on No-Subscription
Directory listing covering chess lessons, daily puzzles and optional cosmetic purchases.
Questions
Is Pawnpetal Chess free?
Core chess, all 72 lessons and daily puzzles are free and ad-free. Optional character sets, player logos and reaction packs are permanent, restorable purchases, with no subscriptions. Everbloom Sovereigns is earned by proving all 72 skills, separately from purchases.
Can I play without an internet connection?
Bot games, lessons, local guidance and sharing one device work offline. Game Center matches and optional private iCloud sync need connectivity; they use Apple services.
Can I use it to learn chess?
The 72 interactive lessons cover the board and pieces, rules, openings, tactics, strategy and endgames. Follow examples, try positions and connect lessons with your own practice.
How do I change the language?
On iPhone and iPad, choose from 20 languages during setup or in Settings. See the supported-language list on this page.
Do I need a Pawnpetal account?
Local play and lessons do not require a Pawnpetal account. Online play uses Game Center.
What does the optional coaching need?
Local guidance works offline. Optional Apple Intelligence depends on device, language and system availability, and is not available on every compatible device. Engine analysis can miss stronger moves.
Device requirements
iPhone and iPad store snapshot
- Version
- 3.1.0
- Device requirements
- Requires iOS/iPadOS 18.0 or later.
Product facts checked:
Official source · App StoreSupported app languages on iPhone and iPad
- English
- Dansk
- Nederlands
- Français
- Deutsch
- हिन्दी
- Bahasa Indonesia
- Italiano
- 日本語
- 한국어
- Norsk bokmål
- Polski
- Português
- Русский
- 简体中文
- Español
- Svenska
- Türkçe
- Українська
- Tiếng Việt
Mac availability and supported languages are listed separately.