# ChessHop: AI Chess Coach — Learn, Chat & Play Puzzles

> AI chess coach with conversational opponents and personalized learning. (iPhone/iPad app by 勇 刘.)

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- Developer: [勇 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872085466)
- Category: Education, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 103 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Indonesian, Italian, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish and 3 more
- Released: 2026-03-24
- Data updated: 2026-10-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases

## What is ChessHop?

Every chess app gives you an engine. None gives you someone who remembers your last game.

ChessHop isn't just another chess app. We built 10 AI opponents — each with a name, a personality, a favorite opening, and a memory. They don't just play you. They get to know you.

■ 10 Opponents. Real Personality.

From Pip, the lovable beginner who panics at every blunder, to The Oracle, who speaks as though pronouncing fate — every AI has a unique tactical style and temperament. You're not adjusting a difficulty slider. You're choosing who to sit across from. Beat them one by one, and you'll feel yourself getting stronger.

■ They Remember You.

Challenge Sasha again, and she'll recall that knight sacrifice you tried last time. Coach Mac won't forget what he criticized you for. The Oracle will note this is your fifth encounter. Every opponent builds a relationship with you — from stranger, to familiar face, to true rival. And now every rival has a profile page: your head-to-head record, shared milestones, and the moments they remember about you — a story only the two of you share.

■ Not Just an Opponent. A Playing Partner.

Powered by advanced language models, your opponent engages in real conversation as you play. A brilliant move earns genuine praise. A reckless one might earn a pause — some opponents will hesitate, hinting you should think again. They get tense. They get confident. They shift tone when the endgame arrives. These aren't scripted lines — they're natural responses shaped by the live position on the board.

■ Every Game Deserves a Real Conversation.

After each match, you don't just see mistakes flagged — you can actually talk to your opponent about the game. "Why was move 12 a mistake?" "What would you have played instead?" The AI answers in character, backed by engine analysis, walking through the game with you move by move like a patient friend at the board.

■ Watch Yourself Grow.

Star ratings. ELO scores. Achievement badges. Habit tracking — your tendency to develop the queen too early gets noticed, your delayed castling gets flagged. First win, first brilliant move, first clean victory, major comeback — every milestone is remembered. Look back in a few months, and positions that used to stump you are now second nature.

■ A New Puzzle Every Day.

Keep your edge with the Daily Challenge — a fresh chess puzzle or endgame scenario each day, plus endless practice puzzles. Win within the move budget for a Perfect Solve.

■ Designed for Focus.

Smooth piece animations. Haptic feedback on every move. A clean, refined interface with nothing in the way. Just you and the board.

■ Free to Start. No Subscription.

ChessHop is free to download and play. AI conversation, hints and undo draw on a small credit balance — top up only if and when you want. No monthly plan, no auto-renewing subscription, no ads. Built for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Vision Pro, in 13 languages. We don't collect your data: no account required, nothing tracked. Just chess.

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Is this you?
· You replay your games in your head on the commute home.
· You want the opponent across the board to remember you, not just calculate against you.
· You want someone to talk to after the game — not just a list of mistakes.
· You're climbing from beginner to master and want real feedback at every step.

Your move. But this time, you're not playing alone.

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Website: https://chess.toai.pro
Privacy Policy: https://chess.toai.pro/privacy.html
Terms of Use: https://chess.toai.pro/user_agreement.html

## Key features

- 10 AI opponents with unique personalities
- AI remembers past games and interactions
- Conversational analysis of games
- Personalized progress tracking
- Daily chess puzzles and endgame scenarios
- Focus-oriented interface with haptic feedback

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Continue Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Training Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Progress Pack | $3.99 | one-time |


## Is ChessHop safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess ChessHop.

## Is ChessHop legit?

ChessHop: AI Chess Coach appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for ChessHop is 65 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Frequently asked questions about ChessHop

### How does ChessHop help me learn chess?

ChessHop provides 10 AI opponents with distinct personalities and playing styles. You can converse with them about your games, receive personalized feedback on your moves, and track your progress through achievements and habit analysis.

### Does ChessHop have ads?

No, ChessHop is ad-free. The app is free to download and play, with optional in-app purchases for credits used for AI conversation, hints, and undos.

### What makes ChessHop's AI opponents different?

Unlike typical chess apps, ChessHop's AI opponents have names, personalities, and remember your past games. They engage in natural conversation, offering praise for good moves and hints for mistakes, creating a more personal learning experience.

### Can I talk to the AI about my games after playing?

Yes, after each match, you can discuss the game with your AI opponent. You can ask why a move was a mistake or what they would have played instead, and the AI will respond in character with engine analysis.

### What kind of progress tracking does ChessHop offer?

ChessHop tracks various aspects of your gameplay, including star ratings, ELO scores, achievement badges, and habit tracking (e.g., tendency to develop the queen early). It also remembers milestones like your first win or brilliant move.

### Is ChessHop suitable for beginners?

Yes, ChessHop is designed for players of all levels. It offers a beginner AI opponent named Pip, and the conversational analysis helps users understand their mistakes and improve their game.

### What devices is ChessHop available on?

ChessHop is built for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, and is also available on Apple Vision Pro. It supports 13 languages.

### How often is ChessHop updated?

The latest version, 1.4.2, was released on September 28, 2026, indicating regular updates to improve the app and add new features.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.3 — 2026-10-12

Your rivals know you better now — and there's more to play for.

■ Milestones you share. Every rival keeps a timeline of your story together: your first game, your first win against them, your streaks, the comeback they can't believe. Open any rival's profile and relive the moments only the two of you share.

■ Deeper post-game talks. After the match, your opponent writes down — in their own words — the moment they'll remember from this game, and the post-game conversation goes further into how you played.

■ New achievements & piece styles. Chase a fresh set of achievements and give your pieces a new look.

■ Challenge a friend. Share the Daily Challenge as a card and see who solves it first.

Plus polish and fixes throughout.

### 1.4.2 — 2026-09-28

New: Rival Profiles. Tap any opponent's avatar to open their page — your head-to-head record, the milestones you've reached together, and the memories they keep of you.

Sharper memory: your opponents now follow your progress game by game — the habits you've fixed, what they admire, and what they're still watching.

Also new: share any puzzle as a card with a scannable QR code.

The new-player perk is still on: your first purchase of the 80-credit pack doubles to 160.

### 1.4.1 — 2026-09-25

New: share any endgame puzzle or your latest game as a single link — friends open it and see the board instantly, no app needed.

New-player perk is still on: your first purchase of the 80-credit pack is doubled to 160!

### 1.4.0 — 2026-09-25

New-player perk: your first purchase of the 80-credit pack is doubled to 160!

We also upgraded our AI dialogue service to a faster, more stable new architecture. Hint and Undo costs now show right on their buttons — no surprises. Plus the usual fixes and polish.

### 1.3.7 — 2026-09-22

ChessHop now speaks 6 more languages: Turkish, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Italian, Polish, and Traditional Chinese!

We also gave the tab bar a fresh look for easier navigation.

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