Improve at chess.
Faster than you think.
Most players plateau because they train without a method. AnkouChess gives you a clear path — openings, tactics, AI practice and game analysis — all in one place. Free. No registration.
Daily Challenge
Today's Puzzle
A new tactical challenge every day. Can you solve it?
Solve Today's PuzzleThe method
Why most players plateau —
and how to break through.
Improvement at chess is not random. It follows a repeatable cycle. AnkouChess is built around the four habits that separate players who improve from those who stay stuck.
Build your repertoire
Committing to 2–3 openings with real understanding eliminates a whole category of mistakes.
Train tactics daily
Pattern recognition is the #1 skill lever for players under 1800. 15 minutes a day compounds fast.
Apply without pressure
Real games are stressful. Playing vs AI first lets you test ideas freely and build confidence.
Review every game
Players who improve fastest don't just play more — they learn from every game. Analysis turns defeats into lessons.
Your training path
One platform. Every step of the way.
From opening theory to post-game analysis — everything you need in one place.
Most games are decided in the first 10 moves. Stop winging it.
A solid opening repertoire gives you a plan from move 1 — and saves you from the chaotic positions that cost you games.
- 146 openings with full theory, variations and strategic plans
- Understand why each move is played, not just what to play
- Interactive board — play through every line yourself
- Compare two openings side by side to choose your repertoire
Train your tactical eye. Every single day.
The fastest way to gain Elo isn't memorising theory — it's spotting combinations your opponent misses. 15 minutes of daily puzzles compounds into a completely different player.
- A new puzzle every day — build an unbreakable habit
- Thousands of puzzles from real games at every level
- Community puzzles created by other players
- Instant feedback and best continuation shown after each attempt
The safest place to test everything you've just learned.
Ranked games are stressful. Playing against an AI lets you put your openings into practice, experiment freely, and build real confidence — without any pressure.
The players who improve fastest all review their games.
Playing without analysis is like practising without feedback. Import any game and Stockfish shows you exactly where you went wrong — and what you should have played instead.
- Move-by-move Stockfish 18 evaluation
- Blunders, mistakes and inaccuracies highlighted instantly
- Best alternative move shown at every critical moment
- Accuracy score for white and black
- Import via PGN or directly from Lichess in one click
Step 5 — Create
Two more tools to go deeper.
Explore any position instantly.
Drag and drop pieces to set up any position. Get the best move for white or black instantly from Stockfish. Perfect for studying book positions or testing your ideas.
Open editor
Teaching is the deepest form of learning.
Turn a brilliant combination from one of your own games into a puzzle. Share it with the community. The act of creating forces you to truly understand the position.
Community
Join a growing community of players.
AnkouChess is built by chess players, for chess players. Every feature is shaped by real feedback.
Train smarter — not just harder.
Create a free account to unlock your personal dashboard. Track your daily progress, earn badges, climb the leaderboard and see exactly where you're improving.
Questions
Everything you need to know.
Yes, 100% free. No subscription, no credit card, no ads. Every feature — puzzles, analysis, openings, AI play — is available at no cost.
No. Puzzles, game analysis, openings and play vs AI all work without any registration. An account lets you save your history and create puzzles.
Stockfish is the world's strongest open-source chess engine, consistently rated #1. When you analyse a game, Stockfish evaluates every position and finds the objectively best moves — the same engine used by grandmasters.
Absolutely. Start with a simple opening, solve beginner puzzles, and play vs an easy AI. You'll see progress within days, with no knowledge required to get started.
Yes. Paste any PGN directly into the analysis tool. Lichess direct import is also supported — analyse your games in one click.
Your next breakthrough is one session away.
No subscription. No account. Just better chess.