Human-oriented chess coaching

Your games analyzed like
a coach, not a computer.

No engine scores. No centipawns. Just clear, practical coaching — piece activity, pawn structure, outposts, open files — explained in plain language so you actually improve.

Free — 5 games/month. No credit card required.

The difference

Chess engines tell you what. We tell you why.

❌ Engine analysis
Move 14: +2.3 → +0.8 (blunder)
Best move was Nd5 (+2.1)
Move 18: -0.4 (inaccuracy)
Stockfish depth 25 evaluation
✓ Chess By Principle
Your knight on d6 is an outpost — no pawn can ever attack it
The bishop on c1 is a tall pawn. Open the diagonal or trade it
Your rooks are sleeping. Put them on the e-file before it closes
You skipped Step 1 of the checklist — checks and captures first
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Piece Activity
Every piece evaluated on its best square — not just any square. Knights, bishops, rooks all assessed for real influence.
📋
The Pilot Checklist
Checks → captures → threats → forcing moves → activate pieces. The same algorithm strong players use every move.
🎯
Adaptive Memory
Your coaching profile builds over time. Recurring weaknesses get called out by name. Your coach remembers.
♜
Rooks & Open Files
Rooks are sleeping giants. We tell you exactly which files to target and when to double up.
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Sacrifice Evaluation
Was the sacrifice justified? Did you have enough firepower? Was the timing right? Answered in plain language.
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Outpost Recognition
Squares your opponent's pawns can never attack. We find them, name them, and tell you how to use them.
The coaching framework

How strong players think at the board

01
King Safety
Is either king exposed? Open files toward the king? Castling delayed? King safety changes everything — evaluate it first.
02
Material
Who is ahead? Is a sacrifice justified by the position? Do you have enough firepower to sustain pressure after losing material?
03
Piece Activity
The heart of chess. Is every piece on its best square? Does it have scope, influence, a future? Or is it a tall pawn?
04
Pawn Structure
Weak pawns create weak squares. Strong chains support strong pieces. Piece activity and pawn structure are inseparable.
Pricing

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Free
$0
forever
✓5 game analyses per month
✓Full coaching report each game
✓Piece activity lessons
✓Board viewer with move navigation
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Pro
$12
per month
✓Unlimited game analyses
✓Adaptive coaching memory
✓Opening recognition & stats
✓Full game review with large board
✓Coaching Report Card
✓Priority analysis speed
1-on-1 coaching

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