Chess Openings Academy Support
Frequently Asked Questions
🔧 Pieces Won't Move / Animations Frozen
Most Common Solution:
Go to iOS Settings → Accessibility → Motion → Reduce Motion and turn it OFF
The app needs motion enabled for piece animations to work properly.
Alternative Solutions:
- Force quit the app and restart it
- Update to the latest version from the App Store
- Restart your iPhone
🎯 How Do I Switch Between Variations?
Each opening has multiple variations:
- From the opening detail screen, scroll down to see all variations
- Tap any variation to select it
- Press "Learn" to study that specific variation
🌓 How Do I Change the Theme?
- Go to the Settings tab
- Toggle between Light and Dark theme
- The app will remember your preference
📊 Is My Progress Saved?
Yes! Your progress is automatically saved:
- Completed lessons are marked with checkmarks
- Favorite openings are saved
- All data is stored locally on your device
- Progress is NOT synced between devices (privacy-focused design)
Troubleshooting
⚠️ App Crashes on Launch
- Delete the app
- Restart your iPhone
- Reinstall from the App Store
🔄 Content Won't Load
- Check your internet connection
- Try force-quitting and restarting the app
- Check if you have storage space available
- Update to the latest version
Feature Requests & Feedback
We love hearing from our users! Send your suggestions to:
Email: christopheralexanderkeller@gmail.com
Legal Information
Privacy Policy: Read our Privacy Policy
Terms of Use: Standard Apple App Store Terms apply
Intellectual Property: Chess pieces by Cburnett (CC BY-SA 3.0)