Chess Training Center
Master your chess with scientifically-proven training methods. Our chess opening trainer uses spaced repetition to memorize your repertoire. Practice chess endgames against tablebase-perfect play and learn essential king and pawn endgames, rook endgames, and more.
Why Effective Chess Training Matters
Most chess players struggle to remember their opening preparation when it matters most. Traditional chess training methods like reading books or watching videos don't create lasting memory. Our chess opening trainer solves this problem with spaced repetition, the same technique used by medical students to memorize thousands of facts.
Science-Backed Learning
Our chess trainer uses the Leitner spaced repetition system, scientifically proven to improve long-term memory retention by up to 200%.
Efficient Chess Training
Stop wasting time reviewing moves you already know. Smart scheduling focuses your chess training on positions you struggle with most.
Instant Recall
Build pattern recognition through repetitive chess position training. React instantly to familiar positions in your games.
Track Your Progress
Monitor your chess training progress with detailed statistics. See which positions need more work and celebrate your mastered lines.
Chess Training Modules
Choose your focus area and start improving today
Chess Opening Trainer
Spaced repetition for opening mastery
The most effective opening trainer for chess players. Import your PGN repertoire and let our chess trainer quiz you on each position. Wrong answers go back to the beginning, while correct answers advance through 5 learning boxes.
Key Features:
Import any PGN with variations
Leitner 5-box spaced repetition system
Train as White or Black
Track accuracy and progress
Review positions at optimal intervals
Chess Position Trainer
Practice critical positions from Explorer
Use our chess position trainer to practice specific positions you've discovered while exploring games. Save any position from the Explorer and add it to your training queue for focused practice.
Key Features:
Save positions from game analysis
Multiple correct move support
Instant feedback on your moves
Build your custom drill library
No positions in queue. Visit the Explorer to analyze games and save positions for chess position training.
Go to ExplorerChess Endgame Trainer
Learn chess endgames with tablebase-perfect practice
Practice chess endgames against optimal tablebase play. Learn essential king and pawn endgames, rook endgame techniques, and queen vs pawn patterns. Our chess endgame training uses spaced repetition to help you master 50+ essential endgame positions.
Chess Endgame Features:
50+ chess endgame exercises (win & hold drills)
King and pawn endgame training
Rook endgame practice positions
Tablebase-perfect move evaluation (≤7 pieces)
Spaced repetition for lasting memory
Progress tracking with detailed stats
Tactics Trainer
Unlimited tactics puzzles with filtering & Puzzle Rush
Sharpen your tactical vision with our free unlimited puzzle trainer. Filter by difficulty and themes, track your progress with detailed statistics, and challenge yourself with Puzzle Rush mode. No login required, no limits.
Key Features:
100,000+ tactics puzzles from Lichess database
Filter by rating (Beginner to Master)
Filter by theme (Fork, Pin, Mate in 2, etc.)
Puzzle Rush mode with timer & lives
Personal statistics & progress tracking
Keyboard shortcuts for fast training
Blindfold Training
Develop visualization & board awareness
Systematically improve your board visualization skills. Train coordinate recognition, solve tactics in blindfold mode, and practice visualizing move sequences. Essential training for serious chess improvement.
Key Features:
Coordinate training (click, color, diagonal)
Timed challenge mode with high scores
Progressive blindfold (4 difficulty levels)
Move visualization exercises
Progress tracking & statistics
More Chess Training Coming Soon
We're building additional training modules to help you improve every aspect of your game
Calculation Trainer
Improve your calculation depth with progressive exercises. Train to see further ahead in complex positions.
How Our Chess Trainer Works
A simple but powerful system for lasting improvement
Import Your Repertoire
Export your opening repertoire as PGN from Lichess Studies, ChessBase, or any chess software. Our opening trainer chess tool accepts any standard PGN format with variations.
Start Chess Training
The chess trainer shows you positions from your repertoire. Make the correct move to advance the card. Wrong answers send it back for more review.
Spaced Repetition
Correct answers move cards through 5 boxes with increasing intervals: same day, 1 day, 3 days, 7 days, 14 days. This optimizes your chess training for long-term retention.
Master Your Openings
With consistent chess training, positions move to the "Mastered" box. You'll recall your preparation instantly during real games.
Frequently Asked Questions About Chess Training
What makes this chess opening trainer different?
Unlike passive study methods, our chess trainer uses active recall and spaced repetition. You're tested on positions rather than just reading moves, which creates much stronger memory traces. The algorithm optimizes review timing for maximum retention with minimum effort.
How long should I spend on chess training each day?
Even 10-15 minutes of focused chess training daily is more effective than hours of irregular study. Our spaced repetition system shows you only what needs review, making your training time highly efficient.
Can I use this as a chess position trainer for specific positions?
Yes! While our main focus is opening repertoire training, the chess position trainer feature lets you save any position from the Explorer and practice it. This is great for studying critical positions from master games.
How does the chess endgame training work?
Our chess endgame trainer features 50+ exercises to help you learn chess endgames effectively. Practice king and pawn endgames, rook endgame techniques, and queen vs pawn patterns against tablebase-perfect play. Every move is graded using DTZ scoring for precise feedback. The spaced repetition system helps you master each chess endgame position over time.
Is the chess endgame training free?
Yes! Our chess endgame practice is completely free. You can access all 50+ endgame exercises, including king and pawn endgames, rook endgames, and more. Practice chess endgames online against optimal tablebase play with detailed move analysis and progress tracking.
How do I import my repertoire into the opening trainer?
Export your repertoire as PGN from any chess software (Lichess Studies, ChessBase, etc.). Then use our import feature to upload. The chess trainer will automatically detect all variations and create training cards for each position.
Start Your Chess Training Today
Master chess openings with spaced repetition, sharpen tactics with 100K+ puzzles, or practice endgames against tablebase-perfect play. All free, no login required.