Forward Chess

Forward Chess is like carrying a complete chess library, a fully functional chessboard, and a world-class analysis engine all in the palm of your hand!

Forward Chess transforms the way you interact with chess books. Read through expertly crafted content, play through book lines, and explore your own variations — all within one intuitive interface. With the powerful embedded Stockfish engine, one of the strongest chess engines in the world, you can evaluate any move from the book or test your own ideas on the fly. It's more than just a reader; it’s your personal chess coach, strategist, and analysis partner rolled into one.

One of the standout features of Forward Chess is its user-friendly design. Thoughtfully placed “Previous” and “Next” buttons make it easy to navigate moves without stretching your fingers, while the one-touch snap-to-position function allows instant access to any position with a simple tap. Diagrams are resizable and optimized for clarity, making long study sessions comfortable and enjoyable.

For broader navigation, users can jump directly to specific chapters, scroll smoothly within a chapter, and effortlessly maneuver through complex variation trees — giving you total control over your learning experience.

Now, with built-in note-taking functionality, you can create, edit, and delete notes as you go — perfect for tracking your thoughts, plans, or key takeaways. Plus, multiple bookmarks per book let you easily return to important positions or sections.

Forward Chess partners with top-tier publishers including [ttpp]Quality Chess[/ttpp], [yyxx]Chess Stars[/yyxx], Russell Enterprises, Chess Informant, New In Chess, and Mongoose Press. This means you have access to a wide range of high-quality chess literature right at your fingertips.

The Forward Chess bookstore offers dozens of recent titles for purchase, ensuring that learners of all levels stay up to date with the latest strategies and theories. If you're not ready to commit, no problem — several free sample books are available for immediate download, so you can try before you buy.

Whether you're an aspiring player or a seasoned master, Forward Chess is designed to elevate your training and keep you moving forward — one move at a time.

What's New in Version 2.15.5

Updated on August 1, 2024
Minor updates to comply with new Google policy requirements — ensuring smoother performance and continued reliability.