# Chessdrive: Chess Coach — Review games, fix mistakes

> AI chess coach for playing, reviewing, and training with human-like opponents. (iPhone/iPad app by Edgecase Labs LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chessdrive-chess-coach/id6759207220 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Edgecase Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1793801746)
- Category: Games, Education, Board
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: +4
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 159 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-06-04
- Data updated: 2026-09-27
- Monetization: freemium

## What is Chessdrive?

Chessdrive is a personal chess coach that reviews your games, shows you where they go wrong, and gives you a short plan to fix it.

Most players lose the same way for years and never find out why. Chessdrive tells you. Play a game or import one, and your coach walks you through the moments that decided it, what to do differently, and why, in plain language.

KNOW WHY YOU LOSE
• Every game gets a review that walks you through the turning points, not just a score
• See the move you could have found: Chessdrive knows what players at your level actually play, so it never scolds you for missing a grandmaster move
• Ask the coach about any move and get a straight answer, in 20 languages

FIX IT WITH TODAY'S PLAN
• Tell the coach your level and how many minutes a day you have
• Get a short plan every day: a game to review, a few puzzles at your rating, one opening line to drill
• Reminders bring you back when a review is waiting

OPENINGS YOU CAN ACTUALLY PLAY
• Openings built around how you like to play, learned move by move with the ideas behind them
• Answer ten quick questions about how you like to play and get your own repertoire for both colors
• Daily reviews bring each line back right before you would forget it

STOP THE BLUNDERS
• Puzzles tuned to your rating, unlimited on Chessdrive Pro
• Puzzle cycles (the Woodpecker method) that make the patterns automatic

PRACTICE AT YOUR LEVEL
• Play an opponent that plays like a real 900, 1200 or 1800, not an engine with the difficulty turned down
• Play rated games online in bullet, blitz and rapid, or send a friend a challenge link

SEE WHAT KEEPS COSTING YOU
• Every review breaks down accuracy by phase and counts your blunders, mistakes and inaccuracies

WHY IT WORKS
Chessdrive reads your games with a real chess engine (Stockfish) and a model trained on millions of human games (Maia3) that knows how players at your level actually move. Both run on your phone, so the analysis works offline. Import games from Chess.com or Lichess by username, or paste a PGN.

Free to start. Chessdrive Pro unlocks unlimited reviews, unlimited puzzles, the full coach and your repertoire, with a free trial. Subscriptions are billed monthly or annually through your Apple ID; payment is charged at confirmation of purchase and renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Availability and pricing may vary by region.

Chess.com and Lichess are trademarks of their respective owners and are not affiliated with Chessdrive.

Privacy Policy: https://chessdrive.io/privacy
Terms of Use: https://chessdrive.io/terms

## Key features

- Play against human-like AI opponents
- Review imported or pasted games
- Dual analysis with Stockfish and Maia3
- Plain-language coaching explanations
- Opening trainer and themed puzzles
- Track rating progress over time

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chessdrive Pro Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Chessdrive Pro Annual | $39.99 | per year |



## Frequently asked questions about Chessdrive

### Does Chessdrive have ads?

No, Chessdrive does not contain advertisements. It offers a free version to start, with optional in-app purchases for premium features.

### What is the Chessdrive Pro subscription?

Chessdrive Pro unlocks unlimited game reviews, deeper coaching insights, and advanced statistics. It offers a 7-day free trial and can be subscribed to monthly or annually.

### How do I cancel my Chessdrive Pro subscription?

You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time through your App Store account settings. Ensure cancellation occurs at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period.

### Can I play Chessdrive offline?

The core AI engines, Maia3 and Stockfish, run on your device, suggesting that some analysis and training features may be available offline. However, online rated games require an internet connection.

### What devices does Chessdrive support?

Chessdrive is currently supported on iPhones. Pricing and availability may vary by region.

### How does Chessdrive's AI differ from others?

Chessdrive uses Maia3, a human-style model that predicts moves of real players at your rating, alongside the Stockfish engine. This provides practical, ELO-aware guidance rather than just perfect moves.

### What is the age rating for Chessdrive?

Chessdrive has an age rating of +4, making it suitable for a wide range of players. The app was last updated on September 3, 2026, with version 3.1.9.

### Can I import games from other platforms into Chessdrive?

Yes, you can import games from Chess.com or Lichess by importing PGN files. This allows you to analyze your past games within Chessdrive.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.3.9 — 2026-09-20

Reviews that finish, and a board that behaves the same everywhere.

New:
• One promotion flow in every mode, plus an Auto-promote to queen setting.
• Today's plan ticks items off as you finish them.
• My Games shows which games you have already reviewed.

Fixed:
• Your first review really runs, and a dropped connection no longer kills a review in progress.
• Review works right after a live or computer game.
• Puzzle progress stays with your account, and your solves survive going offline.

### 3.3.5 — 2026-09-15

Game Review, rebuilt.

New:
• Reviews are ready faster and pick up where you left off.
• Walk through each mistake with the board always in view, and see the best move when you reveal it.
• An evaluation graph on every review.
• Import any game from PGN, search by opponent, and see which games you have already reviewed.
• Live games reconnect on their own when your connection drops.
• Fixes: no more getting stuck on "Loading engine", plus subscription and restore fixes.

### 3.2.8 — 2026-09-10

Dig deeper into any game.

New:
• Engine analysis: in a game review, tap the magnifier on any move to see the evaluation bar and the engine's top three lines.
• Play out a line or try your own move, then jump back to the game.
• Fixes and polish throughout.

### 3.2.6 — 2026-09-08

Puzzles now live on your account, so your rating and your solves are the same on every device.

Also new:
• A session graph: see how your rating moved while you were solving.
• Retry a puzzle, and ask for the solution whenever you want it.
• One clear rating on the result card, plus your solves in a row.
• Share a game review or a win with a friend.
• Opening a shared link now takes you straight to the game.
• Fixes and polish throughout.

### 3.1.9 — 2026-09-03

Game Review, rebuilt. Every game now gets a review that walks you through your turning points and shows what to do differently, not just a score.

Also new:
• A Puzzles hub, and a simpler Home with the three things worth doing today.
• Unlimited free puzzles. The daily limit is gone.
• My Games: filter and search your history, and find your in-app games there too.
• A cleaner Play tab and a redesigned openings hub.
• Delete your account from Settings.
• Fixes and polish throughout.

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