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 Stop Blundering in Chess: 7 Habits That Work

Most games below 1500 are decided by one blunder, not by deep strategy. The good news: blundering is a habit problem, and habits can be trained.

1. Ask "what does my opponent want?" every move

Before you think about your own plan, look at the move your opponent just played. What does it attack? What does it threaten next move? Most blunders happen because this question was skipped.

2. Check every piece you leave undefended

Before you move, look at the piece you're moving and the pieces it was protecting. Is anything left hanging?

3. Checks, captures, threats

Before you commit, scan every check, capture and threat, for both sides. It takes ten seconds and catches most tactics.

4. Slow down on easy moves

Blunders cluster on moves that feel obvious. If a move feels automatic, spend two extra seconds on it.

5. Don't play in time trouble

If you keep blundering with under a minute left, play a slower time control for a while, or spend less time early in the game.

6. Do tactics puzzles daily

Ten minutes of puzzles a day trains you to see forks, pins and skewers, both yours and your opponent's. ChessScout puzzles are unlimited and free.

7. Find your own blunder pattern

Everyone blunders differently. Some hang pieces to knight forks, others miss back-rank mates. Review your last ten lost games and note what kind of blunder lost each one. ChessScout reviews your Chess.com and Lichess games with Stockfish for free and marks every blunder, so the pattern shows up quickly.

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.