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The Best Chess Apps and Websites

ChessBhumi Team 1 min read

There are dozens of chess apps and websites. Most are mediocre. Here are the ones that actually help you improve, ranked by category.

For playing

  1. ChessBhumi: play against AI at adjustable difficulty, perfect for targeted practice.
  2. Lichess: 100% free, excellent matchmaking, all time controls.
  3. Chess.com: largest player base, great matchmaking, premium features.

For puzzles

  1. ChessBhumi Puzzles: free tactical training, spaced repetition.
  2. Lichess Puzzles: unlimited free puzzles rated by difficulty.
  3. Chess.com Puzzles: excellent quality, limited free access.

For analysis

  1. Lichess Analysis: free unlimited Stockfish analysis in the browser.
  2. Chess.com Analysis: game review with accuracy scores (limited free).
  3. Stockfish (desktop): the strongest free engine for deep analysis.

For study

  1. Chessable: spaced repetition for openings and endgames.
  2. ChessBase: the professional database tool.
  3. Chess.com Lessons: structured video courses (premium). See also our best training tools guide.
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