Forward Chess

Forward Chess puts a chess book, a chessboard, and a powerful analysis tool right in the palm of your hand!

With Forward Chess, you can read chess books, explore book lines, and even dive into your own variations. Powered by the embedded Stockfish engine—one of the world’s strongest chess-playing engines—you can instantly evaluate the book’s moves or analyze your custom lines at any moment. It’s like carrying a chess tutor, a reference guide, and a strategic advisor all in one compact app.

One of Forward Chess’s standout features is its intuitive design. The easy-to-use "Previous" and "Next" buttons let you swiftly browse through moves, while the one-touch snap-to-position function allows you to jump to any position effortlessly. Resizable diagrams ensure comfortable reading, whether you're practicing or studying.

Navigating the app is a breeze. Jump straight to specific chapters, scroll through entire sections seamlessly, and explore intricate variation trees with ease.

Forward Chess now includes robust note-taking capabilities—create, edit, and delete notes effortlessly. You can also set multiple bookmarks per book, making it easier than ever to track your progress.

The app showcases a curated selection of chess literature from esteemed publishers such as Quality Chess, Chess Stars, Russell Enterprises, Chess Informant, New In Chess, and Mongoose Press. Dozens of recent titles are available for purchase, and several free samples are ready for immediate download and testing.

Forward Chess is committed to helping you elevate your chess skills to the next level!

What's New in Version 2.15.5

Last updated on August 1, 2024
Minor updates were made to comply with Google’s latest policy changes.