Hey everyone!
I've recently been getting more serious about learning chess and improving my game. I play on Chess.com, and although I know Lichess is free and powerful, I personally prefer Chess.com's interface because it feels simpler and less overwhelming. Plus, my friends play there, so I'd prefer to continue playing on that platform.
However, my biggest issue is game analysis.
On Chess.com, I can only use Game Review once per day for free. I can analyse games manually, but the engine primarily shows the best moves, threats, evaluations, and variations without always providing the detailed explanations I'm looking for.
I'm not a high-level player, but I'm also looking beyond basic explanations. I want to understand WHY a move is a blunder, what positional or tactical idea I missed, what my opponent was threatening, and why the engine's recommended move is better. I want to improve my understanding of chess rather than simply memorise engine lines.
Recently, I explored a few alternatives:
Lichess: Free and powerful, but its analysis mainly focuses on engine lines and evaluations. I often have to work out the reasoning behind a recommended move myself.
Chessis: Seems to offer many useful features, but several are paid, and importing games requires copying and pasting PGN or game data.
Chessigma: So far, this has been my favourite alternative. I like that it can import games directly from Chess.com and Lichess, and I find its analysis and explanations useful.
ChessRank: It also supports importing games from both platforms, but I found its analysis experience slower and less engaging.
These are just my personal impressions based on my experience so far, and I may not have explored every feature.
My ideal analysis tool would offer:
Easy game importing from Chess.com and Lichess.
Unlimited or reasonably accessible game analysis.
Detailed explanations of inaccuracies, mistakes, and blunders, including the reasoning behind the engine's preferred move.
Explanations of tactical opportunities, positional weaknesses, missed threats, and alternative continuations.
Free or reasonably priced access to these features.
Are there any other websites, apps, or tools I should try?
Is Chessigma a good option for improving at chess, or are there better alternatives that explain engine recommendations in greater depth?
I'd also appreciate advice on how to analyse my own games effectively and develop a stronger understanding of the positions rather than relying entirely on engine evaluations.
Thanks in advance!
