How is this different from Chess.com game review?

Chess.com reviews one game at a time. ChessScout looks across all your games to find the mistake you keep making — not just what happened in this one.

What does the free tier include?

Unlimited game import and Stockfish review, unlimited opponent scouts (record, openings and head-to-head), unlimited puzzles, weaknesses from your reviewed games, unlimited practice bots, Opening Trainer and Local Play, live games and tournaments, plus the Beginner Path and Chess for Kids — no card required. Pro ($5/month) adds the AI coach, AI scouting reports, personalized courses, Scan Position and AI puzzle explanations.

Will I understand the analysis at my level?

Yes. Explanations are written in plain language, not engine notation — built for players working on real improvement, not just engine output.

Does it work with Lichess?

Yes, both Chess.com and Lichess are supported.

Is there an Android app?

Yes. ChessScout is on Google Play, and it also works in any browser at chessscout.net.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes, cancel anytime from your account settings — no phone call, no retention flow.

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How to Analyze a Chess Position From a Photo

Saw an interesting position in a book, over the board or in a screenshot? You can turn the picture into a position and check it with an engine.

Option 1: Set it up by hand

Most analysis boards (Lichess, ChessScout) have a board editor. Place the pieces, choose who is to move, and run the engine. It's free but slow for a busy position.

Option 2: Scan it

A board scanner reads the photo and sets the position up for you. On ChessScout, Scan Position (part of Pro, $5/month) turns a photo or screenshot into a board, then shows the best move and the line after it. You can analyze it further or play it out against a bot.

Tips for a good scan

Take the photo from straight above, with the whole board in frame.
Avoid strong glare on the pieces.
Check the side to move and castling rights before analyzing.

What to do with the position

Don't just look at the best move. Ask why it's best: what does it threaten, and what did the other moves miss? That's how a single position teaches you something.

What's free on ChessScout and what's Pro

Free: single-game review with Stockfish, basic analysis of your reviewed games, unlimited puzzles, practice bots and the opening trainer, live and daily games, opponent scouting with unlimited stats, and creating tournaments.
Pro ($5/month): AI coach explanations and game summaries, deep weakness analysis, patterns across all your games, personalized courses, scanning a position from a photo, and AI prep against a specific opponent.