An AI chess coach. You play games and solve puzzles, and the coach explains the why behind each move in plain language — catching your mistakes and turning your weak spots into targeted practice.
It's grounded in a real chess engine. The coach uses the engine's analysis to explain ideas, flag blunders before they cost you, and show better moves — so it isn't making things up. Coaching is for learning and entertainment, not professional advice.
We can't promise that. BetterChess is a practice tool that makes your training more effective, but reaching any rating depends on your own practice, effort, and ability. We make no guarantee of any result.
No. It's an estimate based on your games here (and, if you import it, your online rating as a starting point). It's not an official FIDE/USCF/online rating.
BetterChess Pro is $5.99 per month. There is no free trial — you are charged when you subscribe, and you can cancel anytime, effective at the end of your billing period. See the Refund & Cancellation policy for details. Billing is handled securely by Stripe.
Except where required by law, subscription fees are non-refundable. See the Refund & Cancellation policy for the full details and your options.
Your email, an optional username from your chess site, your onboarding answers, and your gameplay/puzzle progress. We don't store your card details (Lemon Squeezy handles payment). See the Privacy Policy.
You sign in with your email and a one-time code. The assessment helps set your starting level; Pro unlocks the full coaching.
Still stuck? Email info@betterchess.co. See also our Terms and Privacy Policy.