Chessable: Study Chess Smarter

Learn chess openings, tactics, and endgames with Chessable: Study Chess Smarter, the science-backed platform trusted by 2 million+ players worldwide. Using spaced repetition and MoveTrainer®, you'll build lasting chess knowledge instead of cramming moves you'll forget.

Chessable features over 1,000 courses taught by world-class instructors—Magnus Carlsen, Anish Giri, Judit Polgar, and other top players explain the reasoning behind each move so you understand, not just memorize. Beginners and Grandmasters alike use this app to develop winning repertoires, master critical endgame positions, and sharpen tactical patterns that win games.

The spaced repetition system trains your memory intelligently, spacing out review sessions to lock in knowledge at the right moment. Your progress is tracked with detailed stats and training streaks, so you can see exactly how much your game has improved. Each course breaks down complex ideas into digestible lessons that build on one another, creating a structured path from first moves through advanced mastery.

Download courses for offline study with the PRO subscription—practice anytime, anywhere, with or without an internet connection. Train on your commute, during downtime, or in quiet moments at home. No connectivity required means uninterrupted access to your entire chess library.

The MoveTrainer® feature lets you practice variations in real time, seeing how positions flow and develop as you work through tactics and opening sequences. This active practice cements your understanding far better than passive reading. Reviews from users consistently praise how the app transforms abstract chess concepts into practical, usable skills.

Try Chessable PRO free for 7 days to explore 300+ short courses, unlimited variation previews of paid content, and full offline training. Monthly and yearly subscriptions are available in the app, giving you flexibility to choose what works for your schedule.

Whether you're grinding toward your next rating milestone or studying to break through a tactical plateau, Chessable: Study Chess Smarter delivers a learning experience grounded in how your brain actually retains information.