Personalized study plans
Follow a daily or weekly plan that connects game-based insights with focused training sessions.
Chess training, explained
ChessStrive: chess training built around your games
ChessStrive is a chess training web app for players who want a structured way to study. It combines personalized daily and weekly plans, tactical puzzles, blunder prevention, opening practice, and game analysis in one platform.
Use ChessStrive in a desktop or mobile browser. Connect your Chess.com or Lichess account to turn patterns from your own games into focused practice.
What can you train with ChessStrive?
Tactics and blunder prevention
Practice tactical patterns and use the Blunder Preventer to work on mistakes before they recur in your games. Try the daily chess puzzle.
Opening practice
Study openings, explore variations, and practice positions connected to your games. Browse the opening tree.
Game analysis and scouting
Review your play, inspect engine evaluations, and use scouting reports to find recurring weaknesses. Open the analysis board.
Endgames and time management
Work on endgame technique and practice making decisions under time pressure with focused training modules.
Play and review
Put your practice to use in live challenges or against computer opponents, then review the game to identify what to work on next.
How it works
- Create an account. Start with the free plan and review the available training tools.
- Connect your games. Link Chess.com or Lichess for game-based analysis and scouting.
- Identify a focus. Use your reports and dashboard plan to choose what to practice.
- Train, play, and review. Complete focused sessions and return to your games to check your progress.
Features and usage limits depend on your plan. Check current pricing and plan details before subscribing.
Who is it for?
ChessStrive is designed for online and club players who want to connect playing with deliberate study. It can be useful if you want help choosing what to train, prefer a daily routine, or want to work on recurring mistakes rather than only solve unrelated puzzles.
Improvement depends on your starting point, practice, and how you apply what you learn. ChessStrive does not guarantee a particular rating gain.
Common questions
Is ChessStrive free?
ChessStrive offers a free plan and paid Premium options. Training limits and included tools vary by plan; the pricing page has the current details.
Does it work on mobile and desktop?
Yes. ChessStrive works in a web browser on phones, tablets, and desktop computers. Interactive training requires JavaScript.
Can I use my Chess.com or Lichess games?
Yes. You can connect these accounts so ChessStrive can use your games for analysis and personalized training.
Is it only a puzzle app?
No. Puzzles are one part of the platform. ChessStrive also includes study plans, opening tools, game analysis, scouting reports, and other focused training modules.
Explore before you choose
Read about ChessStrive, browse the chess improvement guides, or visit the help and FAQ page. For product questions, contact the ChessStrive team.