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Head-to-head · Chess Learning Apps

Chess.com vs chesstactics

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Chess.com #1 in Chess Learning Apps 9.0/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Chess.com
chesstactics #7 in Chess Learning Apps 7.4/10 Free plan · paid from €59 Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit chesstactics

Chess.com leads on 1 check, chesstactics on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreChess.com · 9.0/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresChess.com · 5 of 5

Chess.com scores higher on our rubric for chess learning apps: 9.0 against 7.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.

Chess.com offers opening training; chesstactics doesn't.

Chess.com is the better fit for learners wanting an all-in-one chess platform. chesstactics is the better fit for tactics learners reviewing their own games.

  • Chess.com fits best

    Learners wanting an all-in-one chess platform

  • chesstactics fits best

    Tactics learners reviewing their own games

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Side by side

Feature Chess.com 9.0/10 Visit ↗ chesstactics 7.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 7.4
Ranking #1 in Chess Learning Apps #7 in Chess Learning Apps
Best for Learners wanting an all-in-one chess platform Tactics learners reviewing their own games
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Money-back guarantee 30 days 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Live chat, Docs Email
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business
Features Chess.com 5/5 · chesstactics 4/5
Structured lessons ✓ ✓
Tactics and puzzles ✓ ✓
Game analysis ✓ ✓
Mobile apps ✓ ✓
Opening training ✓ (best) —
Specs
Training modes master games, openings, drills, custom positions lessons, drills, hidden-theme tests, rated puzzles, sprints, spaced repetition
Our review
Pros
  • Combines structured lessons, tactical puzzles and several practice modes.
  • Game Review pairs move classifications and accuracy with coach explanations.
  • Play against people or bots across web, iOS and Android.
  • Turns missed tactics in Chess.com and Lichess games into replayable puzzles
  • Combines 40 tactical motifs with lessons, drills and hidden-theme tests
  • Free tier plus a €59 one-time lifetime Pro option
Cons
  • Premium trial requires a payment method.
  • Premium pricing varies by location and is shown at checkout.
  • Its broad mix may be more than learners seeking only one focused training tool need.
  • Free access limits puzzles, sprints and practice to daily amounts
  • Free accounts can scan only their last 20 games
  • Does not include opening training
Our verdict

Chess.com brings online chess games together with learning and practice tools for players who want one place to study and play. Its lessons cover openings, strategy and tactics, while puzzles, configurable bots and practice modes give…

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chesstactics is a chess tactics training app for beginners and improving players who want practice organized around recognizable motifs and their own games. Its journeys pair lessons with announced-theme drills and hidden-theme tests,…

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  1. Chess.comChess Learning Apps 9.0Free plan · 7-day trial
  2. chesstacticsChess Learning Apps 7.4Free plan · paid from €59

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Chess.com — where it wins

    • Combines structured lessons, tactical puzzles and several practice modes.
    • Game Review pairs move classifications and accuracy with coach explanations.
    • Play against people or bots across web, iOS and Android.

    Where it doesn't

    • Premium trial requires a payment method.
    • Premium pricing varies by location and is shown at checkout.
    • Its broad mix may be more than learners seeking only one focused training tool need.

  • chesstactics — where it wins

    • Turns missed tactics in Chess.com and Lichess games into replayable puzzles
    • Combines 40 tactical motifs with lessons, drills and hidden-theme tests
    • Free tier plus a €59 one-time lifetime Pro option

    Where it doesn't

    • Free access limits puzzles, sprints and practice to daily amounts
    • Free accounts can scan only their last 20 games
    • Does not include opening training

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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