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 Scout Your Chess Opponent Before a Game

Strong players prepare for their opponents. You can too, even at club level, in about ten minutes.

1. Find their games

Most players have an online account on Chess.com or Lichess. Their public games show what they really play.

2. Check their openings

Look at what they play as White, and what they answer to 1.e4 and 1.d4 as Black. Most club players repeat the same two or three openings.

3. Look at how they lose

Do they lose on time? In long endgames? To early attacks? This tells you what kind of game to aim for.

4. Make a simple plan

Pick one opening line you're comfortable with that meets their favourite opening, and decide what kind of position you want: sharp or quiet, long or short.

Do it in seconds

ChessScout's Opponent Scout does steps 1 to 3 for you: type any Chess.com or Lichess username and get their openings and results. The stats are free and unlimited. Pro ($5/month) adds AI-found weaknesses and prep against that opponent.

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.