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Head-to-head · Chess Learning Apps

Chessable vs Aimchess

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Chessable #4 in Chess Learning Apps 7.9/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Chessable
Aimchess #6 in Chess Learning Apps 7.7/10 Free plan · paid from $4.85/mo (annual) Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Aimchess

Chessable leads on 0 checks, Aimchess on 0, and 6 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 scoreChessable · 7.9/10
  • Free planboth

Chessable scores higher on our rubric for chess learning apps: 7.9 against 7.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #6.

Chessable is the better fit for course learners who value spaced repetition. Aimchess is the better fit for players who want training from their own games.

  • Chessable fits best

    Course learners who value spaced repetition

  • Aimchess fits best

    Players who want training from their own games

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Side by side

Feature Chessable 7.9/10 Visit ↗ Aimchess 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.9 7.7
Ranking #4 in Chess Learning Apps #6 in Chess Learning Apps
Best for Course learners who value spaced repetition Players who want training from their own games
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Not published $4.85/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Tickets Email
Integrations 2 integrations 3 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo
Features Chessable 5/5 · Aimchess 5/5
Structured lessons ✓ ✓
Tactics and puzzles ✓ ✓
Game analysis ✓ ✓
Mobile apps ✓ ✓
Opening training ✓ ✓
Specs
Training modes MoveTrainer spaced repetition; video courses; priority lines; Puzzle Connect tactics; Stockfish analysis personalized study plans, daily warm-ups, tactics puzzles, blindfold tactics, visualization, opening practice, endgames, defense, time trainer, retry mistakes, blunder prevention, intuition trainer, 360 Trainer, checkmate flashcards
Our review
Pros
  • MoveTrainer schedules review across openings, tactics and endgames
  • Interactive courses, Puzzle Connect and Stockfish analysis in one service
  • Web, desktop and mobile apps with Chess.com and Lichess connections
  • Personalized plans and drills target mistakes from your online games.
  • Connects Chess.com, Lichess, and Chess24 accounts.
  • Covers tactics, openings, endgames, visualization, and time management.
Cons
  • Offline course and video downloads require a PRO membership
  • Paid options add a subscription decision beyond individual courses
  • Support is provided through email and ticket channels
  • Standard limits analysis to 40 game reports per month.
  • Premium analysis covers the last 1,000 online games.
  • Support is provided through email.
Our verdict

Chessable is an online chess-learning platform for beginners through grandmasters, with interactive courses covering openings, tactics and endgames. Its MoveTrainer system schedules spaced-repetition practice, while Puzzle Connect supports…

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Aimchess is a chess learning service that analyzes online games and turns recurring patterns into personalized practice. It is suited to players who want training tied to their own decisions rather than a general lesson sequence. Reports…

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  1. ChessableChess Learning Apps 7.9Free plan · 7-day trial
  2. AimchessChess Learning Apps 7.7Free plan · paid from $4.85/mo (annual)

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Chessable — where it wins

    • MoveTrainer schedules review across openings, tactics and endgames
    • Interactive courses, Puzzle Connect and Stockfish analysis in one service
    • Web, desktop and mobile apps with Chess.com and Lichess connections

    Where it doesn't

    • Offline course and video downloads require a PRO membership
    • Paid options add a subscription decision beyond individual courses
    • Support is provided through email and ticket channels

  • Aimchess — where it wins

    • Personalized plans and drills target mistakes from your online games.
    • Connects Chess.com, Lichess, and Chess24 accounts.
    • Covers tactics, openings, endgames, visualization, and time management.

    Where it doesn't

    • Standard limits analysis to 40 game reports per month.
    • Premium analysis covers the last 1,000 online games.
    • Support is provided through email.
  • Chessable7.9/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

    A broad chess-learning platform centered on scheduled practice and interactive courses.

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  • Aimchess7.7/10 · Free plan · paid from $4.85/mo (annual)

    A game-linked chess trainer with adaptive practice, reports, and focused drills.

    Visit AimchessFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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