Play Magnus - Chess Academy

In-app purchases
3.0
750 reviews
100K+
Downloads
Teacher Approved
Content rating
Everyone
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About this game

The Magnus Chess Academy is recruiting students! Are you ready to conquer the chess world? Our new app combines education with entertainment, offering you a fun way to learn chess. Study interactive lessons, take on puzzles and mini-games, and play chess online!

YOUR COACH IS MAGNUS CARLSEN, 5-TIME WORLD CHESS CHAMPION
- Learn the secrets of chess from the highest-rated player of all time.
- Magnus will guide and teach you throughout the app, offering feedback on your performance.
- Challenge Magnus at various age levels. Can you beat five-year-old Magnus? How about at 30?
- Let Magnus accompany you anywhere you like. Train your brain regularly and efficiently at home, on the go, or during your Zoom meetings.

INTERACTIVE LESSONS
- Created by World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen and his star-studded team of chess, education, and game design experts.
- Make the most of your chess training by following a structured plan tailored to your skill level.
- Never played chess before? Learn the fundamentals in a series of introductory lessons.
- Experienced amateur? Master the opening, middlegame, endgame, and throw some strategic principles and tactical tricks into the mix.
- Tournament warrior? Reach new heights by taking a sneak peek into the home lab of the reigning World Chess Champion.
- Learn by doing. Take on tricky exercises and answer multi-choice questions.

TRICKY PUZZLES
- Solve thousands of unique, entertaining, and high-quality chess puzzles covering all the key mating and tactical motifs in chess.
- Train tactics at your own speed in timed/untimed modes.

ADDICTIVE MINI-GAMES
- Bite-sized and exciting games designed to reinforce your chess learning.
- Each mini-game has dozens of levels, ranging from beginner to advanced, making sure you will find a challenging fit to improve your skills and have fun!

PLAY OTHERS ONLINE
- Want to try out that new opening or tactic you’ve learned?
- Duel other chess fans in our Challenge the World mini-game. It’s time to put your skills to the test!

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ABOUT US
Made by Chess Lovers - For Chess Lovers

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Website: https://www.playmagnus.com

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TERMS OF USE
https://www.playmagnus.com/terms

PRIVACY POLICY
https://www.playmagnus.com/mca/privacy
Updated on
Sep 11, 2023

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
No data shared with third parties
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This app may collect these data types
Personal info and App info and performance
Data is encrypted in transit
You can request that data be deleted
Committed to follow the Play Families Policy

Ratings and reviews

3.0
701 reviews
T Bushnell
June 3, 2024
Super cool app! Loved is so much I tried to upgrade to premium but it errors out. None of the premium content comes available even after trying to purchase. I'm literally trying to give them money, but not able. I just want to get better at chess and this was a fun way to do it. Unfortunately, until their premium subscription is working, I would not download this app.
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Johannes Cilliers
February 22, 2023
With the recent update, the grind to get tokens without spending money has become much more manageable. I get that they are a business and need to make money, and I'm glad I don't have to deal with a bunch of ads. I let my kids play, so I only have to worry about training them in one area of "don't click here" They also fixed the bug to get to easy lesson 7 During freeplay, the freezing when you get him in checkmate isn't that common for me. The gradual increase in difficulty is nice.
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Chess.com
February 22, 2023
We have taken this into consideration, and you now get 50% more gems. Please test if this feels better for you.
Ultra Instinct Shaggy
May 22, 2024
I'm stuck on the loading screen. Trying to sign up for the app, and I'm not getting any feedback when I tap the sign up button after giving my sign up details. Edit: Been able to log in using my old details, though the sign up issue still remains. Now, the new issue is with subscription. I subbed to a monthly plan, but for some reason, it hasn't reflected in the app yet. It still thinks I haven't, and as such, the premium lessons are still locked for me
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What's new

Major Update!
We're excited to bring you our latest app update, packed with new features and improvements to enhance your learning journey.
New Subscription Model: Gain instant access to all content with our newly introduced subscription model: more learning, less hindrance.
More Free Courses and Bundles.
Enhanced Gameplay.
Improved Scoring and results.
New XP Points & Progression system.
Revamped Design and animations.