Chessable
Chessable: A broad chess-learning platform centered on scheduled practice and interactive courses. Ranked #5 of 29 in Chess Learning Apps by our editors (7.8/10); pricing: Free plan · 7-day trial; best for course learners who value spaced repetition.
At a glance
- Editor score7.8 / 10
- PricingFree plan · 7-day trial
- Best forCourse learners who value spaced repetition
- Free planYes
- Structured lessonsYes
- Founded2015 · London, United Kingdom
- Facts checked28 Sep 2026
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
Our verdict on Chessable
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 tactical work and a Stockfish-powered board supports analysis. The service suits solo learners who want a structured study routine across web, Windows, macOS, iOS and Android.
The freemium model includes a free plan with community courses and a seven-day free trial. Paid choices are Chessable Monthly Membership and Chessable Annual Membership, both built around Chessable PRO membership. Users can also buy individual courses. PRO adds offline course and video downloads, while course folders, priority-line training, progress statistics and streak tracking help organize ongoing study. Pricing can vary by country and storefront, so buyers should check the relevant purchase channel before subscribing.
MoveTrainer is the platform’s defining feature: it turns course material into scheduled reviews rather than leaving learners to manage repetition themselves. Opening repertoire study, video courses, priority lines, tactics and Stockfish analysis give the app breadth beyond a single training mode, and Chess.com and Lichess connections improve fit for players already using those services. The trade-offs are practical: offline access is reserved for PRO members, support is limited to email and tickets, and the service is proprietary rather than open source. Choose Chessable for a comprehensive, repetition-led study system; consider alternatives if open-source software or different support channels matter more.
Your product? Our editors can test Chessable in depth and publish a review, labelled as paid · from $149/mo →
Chessable pricing
All 2 Chessable plans and prices →
Chessable fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Structured lessons | Yes |
| Tactics and puzzles | Yes |
| Game analysis | Yes |
| Training modes | MoveTrainer spaced repetition; video courses; priority lines; Puzzle Connect tactics; Stockfish analysis |
| Mobile apps | Yes |
| Opening training | Yes |
| Free trial | 7 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Tickets |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 2 integrations: Chess.com, Lichess |
| Pricing | Free plan · 7-day trial (source) |
| Website | chessable.com |
| Facts checked | 28 Sep 2026 |
Chessable integrations
Chessable lists 2 integrations on its own site.
- Chess.com
- Lichess
Alternatives to Chessable
- Chess.comA broad chess learning platform that combines lessons, puzzles, play and game analysis.9.3
- LichessA free, broad chess learning hub with puzzles, analysis, studies, and opening tools.9.1
- ChessKidA child-focused chess platform that combines lessons, puzzles, play, and teacher tools.8.8
See all Chessable alternatives →
Chessable vs the competition
- Chessable vs Chess.com
- Chessable vs Lichess
- Chessable vs ChessKid
- Chessable vs Chess Tempo
- Chessable vs Aimchess
- Chessable vs chesstactics
Compare Chessable with any tool side by side →
Used Chessable? Be the first to review it
The editor score above is our own research. What this page doesn't have yet is a reader's view — what you used Chessable for, what worked and what didn't. No stars are seeded and no review is paid for; an editor reads every one before it appears.
Write a reviewTwo minutes · verified accounts only · read by an editor before it appears
Featured on iTechGuides
Chessable is listed in our Chess Learning Apps directory. Add the badge to your site — it links back to this page.
<a href="https://www.itechguides.com/products/chessable/"><img src="https://www.itechguides.com/best/badge/chessable.svg" alt="Featured on iTechGuides" width="230" height="46"></a>
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Advertiser disclosure: iTechGuides is reader-supported. Vendors can pay for top positions in our rankings and for a place on other products' pages, and we may earn a commission when you click some links. Bought places stand at the number bought; this page and our disclosure say so. Paying vendors may get a fuller, more detailed review from our editors, and that review can change their score. How we rank.
Last updated · How we research and update