# ChessGPT: AI Chess Coach — GPT AI Chess Training

> AI-powered chess coach offering gameplay analysis and move justifications. (iPhone/iPad app by Gary Lee.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chessgpt-ai-chess-coach/id6481724799 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Gary Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1735554597)
- Category: Games, Education, Board, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $4.99)
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 16 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 94 MB
- Released: 2024-04-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-06
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chessgpt-ai-chess-coach/id6481724799/reviews.md

## What is ChessGPT?

Elevate your chess skills with ChessGPT, the GPT AI chess coach powered by Apple Intelligence* or the major cloud-based AI provider of your choice (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini).

ChessGPT isn't just another chess app. It's an intelligent companion that sits across the board from you, explaining every move, analyzing your mistakes in real-time, and helping you build the strategic intuition of a grandmaster.

WHY CHOOSE CHESSGPT?

• INTELLIGENT CHESS COACHING
Stop wondering why a move was a "mistake." ChessGPT explains the "why" behind every position. Whether it's center control, piece development, or tactical opportunities, your coach speaks your language, not just engine scores.

• FLEXIBLE BOARD SETUP
Design your own scenarios or recreate positions from your favorite books or puzzles. ChessGPT’s intuitive Board Setup mode allows you to drag and drop pieces, toggle turn control, and instantly transition into live coaching for any custom position.

• STUDY FAMOUS GAMES
Relive the most legendary moments in chess history. Walk through games from icons like Kasparov, Fischer, and Tal with real-time commentary. Understand the strategic genius behind every move as ChessGPT narrates the tactical nuances that shaped the game's outcome.

• GENERAL AI ASSISTANT
Beyond the board, ChessGPT is your witty, knowledgeable AI companion. Use the Free Chat mode to discuss anything—from chess history to daily advice—all within a beautiful, modern interface.

• REAL-TIME ANALYSIS
Using a powerful integrated engine (Stockfish 17), ChessGPT classifies every move you make. Instantly see if you've played a Brilliant move, a Mistake, or a Blunder, and receive immediate suggestions for better alternatives.

• DYNAMIC CONVERSATIONS
Chat naturally with ChessGPT about your game. Ask "Why was my knight move bad?" or "What's the best plan for the endgame?" ChessGPT maintains full context of your move history and previous chats to provide accurate, relevant advice.

• YOUR CHOICE OF AI PROVIDER
Optionally provide your own OpenAI, Anthropic, or Google Gemini API key, or stick with the included Apple Intelligence integration.

CORE FEATURES:

• Move-by-Move Coaching: Natural language explanations for every phase of the game.
• Advanced Move Classification: Identify Blunders, Inaccuracies, and Best Moves instantly.
• Famous Games Gallery: Historical walkthroughs with intelligent narration.
• Interactive Rewind: Tap any move in the chat to rewind the board and explore alternate variations.
• Custom Board Setup: Set up any position to analyze specific puzzles or famous games.
• Modern Aesthetics: A premium, glassmorphic design optimized for iOS.
• Smart Persistence: Your entire game and chat history is saved automatically.
• AI Provider Choice: Optionally connect to cloud-based AI (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini) of your choice.

* Apple Intelligence must be enabled on your device (requires 7 GB of storage space).

• Apple devices that support Apple Intelligence: iPhone 16 models or later, iPhone 15 Pro, or iPhone 15 Pro Max; any iPad with A17 Pro or M1 and later; Mac with M1 or later
• Operating systems that support Apple Intelligence: iOS 26 or later, iPadOS 26 or later, macOS Tahoe 26 or later

Privacy Policy: https://garylee.dev/privacy

Standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Play against advanced GPT AI
- Live move feedback
- AI move justifications
- Dark mode
- Unlimited moves (subscription)
- Undo button (subscription)

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ChessGPT+ | $4.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 16)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chessgpt-ai-chess-coach/id6481724799/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Adds

*2026-04-07*

Way too many ads after one move there’s like five ad

### 1/5 — Complete Garbage.

*2025-05-02*

Only 5 moves a day (there’s an ad after each one btw.) and the “GPT” part just relays a bunch of nonsense most likely ripped off of some random AI. The cherry on top is the fact that you need to pay for the same stuff, but no ads and unlimited play. Which is the definition of a cash grab. Don’t download ts

### 1/5 — No sense very bad

*2025-03-20*

No pierdan tiempo

### 1/5 — Horrible.

*2024-10-03*

Don't waste your time. The app is slow, and even then plays very poorly. I had hoped it would give me the ability to explain why move x is better than y, and what makes a move a blunder or exceptional. No such luck. Subscription doesn't really buy much with the bad explanations. On top of that game glitched and kept resetting my move. Just ick.

### 1/5 — Terrible AI

*2024-05-11*

Cool idea but poorly executed. This AI plays very poorly and gives inaccurate analysis on moves. These are the first 5 moves (I was white, the AI was black)

d4 Ng6
Bf4 Ng8
e3 Nc6
Nf3 Ne5
dxe5 
Then there is a 24 hour wait before I can unlock the AIs response.

### 1/5 — Poorly executed

*2024-05-11*

Good idea, awful execution. The bot makes nonsensical moves and doesn’t explain the board properly.

Also, ads after every move and only five free moves a day? This is such a lazy gpt-wrapper cash grab.

### 1/5 — This is incredibly fake

*2024-05-11*

I have zero trust in this and will never purchase this app. They give you 5 moves for free?? Not even a single game to see whether you like it? This is a gimmick, not an app. Do better.

### 3/5 — Interesting idea

*2024-05-05*

The idea is interesting- but ChatGPT is not good at chess. It has already lost its queen in my first game with it by move 5. While the advice is written well enough, it’s not good advice at all and will likely muddy the waters for inexperienced players.

### 1/5 — Slow and stingy

*2024-05-04*

You get 5 moves a day which seems quite ridiculous considering the average game is about 40 moves. It would take you a about a week to finish one game. It also takes the bot about 45 seconds to respond back even on move one. Why not do something like a free game a day or something similar

### 1/5 — this ai does not understand chess at all

*2024-05-03*

It moved the rook twice in the opening and considered moving the black rook back to a8 good because it controlled the diagonal…🤷‍♂️ also moving the rook to b8 somehow defended the f7 pawn?

## Frequently asked questions about ChessGPT

### How does ChessGPT help me improve at chess?

ChessGPT offers live feedback on your moves and provides detailed justifications for the AI's own moves. This allows you to understand strategic thinking and learn from your gameplay.

### Is ChessGPT free to play?

The base ChessGPT app is free to download and use. However, features like unlimited moves, undo, and an ad-free experience require a $4.99/month ChessGPT+ subscription.

### Can I play ChessGPT offline?

No, an internet connection is required for all functionality in ChessGPT, including playing against the AI and receiving feedback.

### What devices does ChessGPT support?

ChessGPT is currently supported on iPhone and iPod devices.

### How often is ChessGPT updated?

The latest version, 1.1.1, was released on May 22, 2024. Updates typically address bug fixes and feature enhancements.

### What is the age rating for ChessGPT?

ChessGPT has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of players.

### Can I save my games in ChessGPT?

Yes, you can save up to 10 games. This feature is available with the ChessGPT+ subscription.

### What are the subscription options for ChessGPT?

ChessGPT offers a ChessGPT+ subscription for $4.99 per month, which automatically renews. This subscription unlocks premium features.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2 — 2026-08-03

- Performance improvements

### 2.1 — 2026-05-30

- Removed banner ads

### 2 — 2026-05-05

- Switched to Apple Intelligence for advanced AI chess coaching and other functionality
- Added custom board setup analysis mode
- Added Famous Games mode
- Added general chat mode

### 1.1.1 — 2024-05-22

- Performance improvements
- User experience improvements

### 1.1 — 2024-05-09

- Performance improvements.

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