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Alarm rings.
A real iPhone system alarm gets the morning moving.
The chess alarm for iPhone
Wake up
with chess.
MateWake is the alarm that only stops when you solve a chess puzzle.
Start every morning with one small win.
- Free
- Offline
- No ads
Alarm
Mate
Checkmate
Morning
Real MateWake app screen
Beat the alarm. Find the mate. Own the morning.
The whole idea, in three moves
From ringing to winning.
Set it tonight. Solve it tomorrow. Feel awake before your feet touch the floor.
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Solve the mate.
One short, focused puzzle stands between you and silence.
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Start with a win.
Checkmate first. Coffee second. A sharper day from move one.
No catches. Just checkmates.
Completely free.
No subscriptions.
No ads.
No paywalls.
Choose it once. Change it whenever mornings change.
Your pace, your puzzle
Choose your morning challenge.
From a kind nudge to serious calculation, there is a first move for every kind of morning.
Gentle
Mate in 1. Quick and kind.
Normal Recommended
Mate in 2. The perfect morning puzzle.
Focused
Mate in 2–3. A sharper start.
Hardcore
Mate in 4. Serious calculation.
Made by a chess player
A small app for a better first move.
Hi, I’m Alessio.
I built MateWake because I wanted chess to become the first small win of every morning.
Good questions
Before your first alarm.
Everything you need to know, while you’re still fully awake.
Does it work offline?
Yes. All 2,050 puzzles are stored on your iPhone, so there is nothing to load at wake-up time.
Is it really free?
Completely. There are no subscriptions, ads, or paywalls.
Do I need an account?
No. Your alarms, preferences, and stats stay on your iPhone.
What if the puzzle is too difficult?
Ask for a hint, reveal the mate, or switch to an easier puzzle. You still finish with a winning move.
Can I choose the difficulty?
Yes. Pick Gentle, Normal, Focused, or Hardcore, and change it whenever you like.
Can I use hints?
Yes. A hint can highlight the next move when your brain needs a little more morning.
Does it support Mate in 4?
Yes. Choose Hardcore for serious Mate in 4 calculation.
Where do the puzzles come from?
They are derived from the Lichess Puzzle Database, released under CC0.
Your first move starts tonight
Tomorrow morning,
wake up with chess.
Download for free
App Store link coming soon · Free · Offline · No ads