Forward Chess - Book Reader

Forward Chess - Book Reader

Forward Chess is like having a book and a chessboard in the palm of your hand!

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Forward Chess - Book Reader
Forward Chess - Book Reader 2.17.3 APK
July 10, 2025 83.14 MB

Requires Android: Android 4.4+

Architecture: arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64

Screen DPI: nodpi

SHA1: 9d3ed17ad356eca5e9897cddca28c40006ccff3d

Size: 83.14 MB

What's New:

* The 'Book Board Size' setting was not working properly for Dark/Gray modes. Its now fixed (Thanks Markus)
* Some more dark/gray mode fixes and other minor improvements
Forward Chess - Book Reader
Forward Chess - Book Reader 2.17.1 APK
June 17, 2025 83.14 MB

Requires Android: Android 4.4+

Architecture: arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64

Screen DPI: nodpi

SHA1: c584488ee98d9a36a20cb8551a7745affe54409e

Size: 83.14 MB

What's New:

* Yay! We have upgraded the engine to Stockfish 17.1!
* The book menus have been optimized. The most used Engine analysis button immediately starts the engine with a single-click.
* 'Play vs AI' moved to the 'Training' Menu
Forward Chess - Book Reader
Forward Chess - Book Reader 2.17 APK
April 24, 2025 21.34 MB

Requires Android: Android 4.4+

Architecture: arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64

Screen DPI: nodpi

SHA1: 5826d15897a4e545b391d1bdce409b2bcf71c374

Size: 21.34 MB

What's New:

* Forward Chess now supports training positions using spaced repetition! Use 'Position Trainer' to revise your lines for maximum memory retention
* New Training menu added. 'Tactics Trainer', 'Guess the Move' and the new 'Position Trainer' all can be found under the new menu.
* Minor enhancements to improve your reading experience.
Forward Chess - Book Reader
Forward Chess - Book Reader 2.16.1 APK
April 14, 2025 21.34 MB

Requires Android: Android 4.4+

Architecture: arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64

Screen DPI: nodpi

SHA1: 91b772e7143599deb634cdcc2786d5a7dc45cbd4

Size: 21.34 MB

What's New:

* [Fixed] Engine would not work in Arabic languages.
Forward Chess - Book Reader
Forward Chess - Book Reader 2.16 APK
March 5, 2025 21.34 MB

Requires Android: Android 4.4+

Architecture: arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64

Screen DPI: nodpi

SHA1: edadfc7febfc9855925fdde6a0e7824d763c67bc

Size: 21.34 MB

What's New:

~ 'Guess the Move' now uses AI to judge alternate good moves
~ TOC popup font size adjusts as per book font-size
~ Other crash fixes and improvements
Forward Chess - Book Reader
Forward Chess - Book Reader 2.15.8 APK
October 17, 2024 20.12 MB

Requires Android: Android 4.4+

Architecture: arm64-v8a

Screen DPI: nodpi

SHA1: 9bee5663213fc03ffaf1aafc0561b7c03df23844

Size: 20.12 MB

What's New:

- Added Dover Publications!
- Some enhancements to profile screen and when the app is restored on a new device
- Some crash fixes
Forward Chess - Book Reader
Forward Chess - Book Reader 2.15.8 XAPK APKs
October 17, 2024 20.09 MB
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Android 4.4+
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Forward Chess - Book Reader
Forward Chess - Book Reader 2.15.7 APK
August 31, 2024 19.97 MB
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Forward Chess - Book Reader
Forward Chess - Book Reader 2.15.6 XAPK APKs
August 23, 2024 19.98 MB
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Forward Chess - Book Reader
Forward Chess - Book Reader 2.15.5 APK
August 1, 2024 20.05 MB

Requires Android: Android 4.4+

Architecture: armeabi-v7a

Screen DPI: nodpi

SHA1: 8713f09605ea99c8ee32305b33b980491cd0a17b

Size: 20.05 MB

What's New:

Nothing much. Just some library version changes due to Google's policies
Forward Chess - Book Reader
Forward Chess - Book Reader 2.15.5 XAPK APKs
August 1, 2024 20.02 MB

Requires Android: Android 4.4+

Architecture: arm64-v8a

Screen DPI: nodpi

SHA1: 1e08239e15844f19be5136513e0859f936a599ff

Size: 20.02 MB

What's New:

Nothing much. Just some library version changes due to Google's policies
Forward Chess - Book Reader
Forward Chess - Book Reader 2.15.4 XAPK APKs
June 18, 2024 20.04 MB
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Forward Chess - Book Reader
Forward Chess - Book Reader 2.15.3 XAPK APKs
April 11, 2024 20.04 MB
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Forward Chess - Book Reader
Forward Chess - Book Reader 2.15.1 APK
April 3, 2024 19.68 MB

Requires Android: Android 4.3+

Architecture: arm64-v8a

Screen DPI: nodpi

SHA1: 89cee489258522b7bce3c9d730ebb2428adc9cb3

Size: 19.68 MB

What's New:

When you use a link in a chapter to jump to another section of the book, you'll find a button to return to the previous chapter you were reading.
Forward Chess - Book Reader
Forward Chess - Book Reader 2.15 APK
March 12, 2024 19.68 MB

Requires Android: Android 4.3+

Architecture: arm64-v8a

Screen DPI: nodpi

SHA1: 0fd7c387afb90d8c0d8919a66e5a7b9e40c396e9

Size: 19.68 MB

What's New:

- Now access your reading stats and keep that Streak going! Look for the In-app nudge or access via Menu - View Stats
Forward Chess - Book Reader
Forward Chess - Book Reader 2.15 XAPK APKs
March 18, 2024 19.8 MB
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Android 4.3+
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Android 4.3+
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Android 4.3+
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Forward Chess - Book Reader
Forward Chess - Book Reader 2.14.1 APK
January 25, 2024 19.74 MB

Requires Android: Android 4.3+

Architecture: arm64-v8a

Screen DPI: nodpi

SHA1: 68e3a15342af9f0a914ff65a68af7997b2b61d29

Size: 19.74 MB

What's New:

Bigger board size option, especially useful for Tablets
Forward Chess - Book Reader
Forward Chess - Book Reader 2.14.1 XAPK APKs
February 28, 2024 19.79 MB
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Android 4.3+
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Forward Chess - Book Reader
Forward Chess - Book Reader 2.14 APK
December 20, 2023 19.24 MB

Requires Android: Android 4.3+

Architecture: arm64-v8a

Screen DPI: nodpi

SHA1: a101520118977299e878b3b7cd398e0af1614981

Size: 19.24 MB

What's New:

- Your Puzzle history is now being synced to your Forward Chess account so its available on other devices
- Markups now work reliably (earlier it did not work for hidden elements).
- Notes positioning slightly improved. Atleast it wont stick to the top of the book
- Bug fixes
Forward Chess - Book Reader
Forward Chess - Book Reader 2.14 XAPK APKs
December 20, 2023 19.22 MB
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Android 4.3+
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Android 4.3+
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Forward Chess - Book Reader
Forward Chess - Book Reader 2.13.1 APK
November 20, 2023 19.24 MB

Requires Android: Android 4.3+

Architecture: arm64-v8a

Screen DPI: nodpi

SHA1: d136d73834c5d2b00f53b614b1281e16a384868f

Size: 19.24 MB

What's New:

* Dark mode has been improved and the board labels (a-h) should have better visibility. Also dark mode improvements in Tactics Trainer moder
* Fix for book downloads on Android 4.4
Forward Chess - Book Reader
Forward Chess - Book Reader 2.13.1 XAPK APKs
November 20, 2023 19.23 MB
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Android 4.3+
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Android 4.3+
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Forward Chess - Book Reader
Forward Chess - Book Reader 2.13 APK
November 2, 2023 19.23 MB

Requires Android: Android 4.3+

Architecture: arm64-v8a

Screen DPI: nodpi

SHA1: 23041c8bed6dac7ca6418eb9421bf928fe6b8e3a

Size: 19.23 MB

What's New:

* Markups feature has been improved!! You should now be able to highlight text beyond paragraphs and special fonts. Please let us know what you think of the new changes (or if you face any problems) -> [email protected]
Forward Chess - Book Reader
Forward Chess - Book Reader 2.13 XAPK APKs
November 5, 2023 18.33 MB
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armeabi-v7a
Android 4.3+
nodpi
Forward Chess - Book Reader
Forward Chess - Book Reader 2.12.8 APK
August 22, 2023 19.16 MB

Requires Android: Android 4.3+

Architecture: arm64-v8a

Screen DPI: nodpi

SHA1: a771a78f835a9d81be0377468ad3bff7f3d62cdb

Size: 19.16 MB

What's New:

~ Target Android 13
PREVIOUSLY:
~ Minor chesspublishing related fixes. You need to login to chesspub using your username and password. Auto email login is disabled.
~ Other minor fixes
Forward Chess - Book Reader
Forward Chess - Book Reader 2.12.8 XAPK APKs
August 22, 2023 19.21 MB
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Android 4.3+
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Android 4.3+
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arm64-v8a
Android 4.3+
nodpi
Forward Chess - Book Reader
Forward Chess - Book Reader 2.12.7 APK
July 25, 2023 19.1 MB

Requires Android: Android 4.3+

Architecture: arm64-v8a

Screen DPI: nodpi

SHA1: 48b7d1e538bab1755962eb06af1b30855116b6fd

Size: 19.1 MB

What's New:

~ Minor chesspublishing related fixes. You need to login to chesspub using your username and password. Auto email login is disabled.
~ Other minor fixes
Forward Chess - Book Reader
Forward Chess - Book Reader 2.12.7 XAPK APKs
July 23, 2023 19.21 MB
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Android 4.3+
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Android 4.3+
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Android 4.3+
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Android 4.3+
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Forward Chess - Book Reader
Forward Chess - Book Reader 2.12.6 XAPK APKs
April 19, 2023 19.21 MB
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Android 4.3+
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Android 4.3+
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Android 4.3+
nodpi
arm64-v8a
Android 4.3+
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Forward Chess - Book Reader
Forward Chess - Book Reader 2.12.5 APK
March 14, 2023 18.9 MB

Requires Android: Android 4.3+

Architecture: armeabi-v7a

Screen DPI: nodpi

SHA1: d0108e84410482d32903aa1f6be1f016150c1a2f

Size: 18.9 MB

What's New:

## Fixed an issue with missing diagrams
~ While sharing the FEN, it will also be copied to clipboard (so you can paste it manually in WhatsApp)
~ Crash fixes/enhancements
EARLIER:
~ Increase the size of the chessboard diagram in the book (See Settings)!
~ Bug fixes in 'Show Threat' mode. Thanks Marcel!
~ Thanks to Chris, we fixed a bug in the 'Show Threat' feature where the engine signs were reversed.
~ You can “View Solution” of a puzzle you find difficult
~ Fixed Board Coordinates font issue
Forward Chess - Book Reader
Forward Chess - Book Reader 2.12.5 XAPK APKs
March 15, 2023 18.92 MB
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Android 4.3+
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Android 4.3+
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arm64-v8a
Android 4.3+
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armeabi-v7a
Android 4.3+
nodpi
arm64-v8a
Android 4.3+
nodpi
Forward Chess - Book Reader
Forward Chess - Book Reader 2.12.4 XAPK APKs
March 10, 2023 18.9 MB
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Android 4.3+
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Android 4.3+
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Android 4.3+
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Forward Chess - Book Reader
Forward Chess - Book Reader 2.12.3 APK
March 7, 2023 18.8 MB

Requires Android: Android 4.3+

Architecture: arm64-v8a

Screen DPI: nodpi

SHA1: 912e0fdac6d73afee0c88bb1a9af25c201c641ba

Size: 18.8 MB

What's New:

~ You can now increase the size of the chessboard diagram in the book (See Settings)!
Earlier:
~ Bug fixes in 'Show Threat' mode. Thanks Marcel!
~ Thanks to Chris, we fixed a bug in the 'Show Threat' feature where the engine signs were reversed.
~ You can “View Solution” of a puzzle you find difficult
~ Fixed Board Coordinates font issue