Learn chess by
actually
understanding it.

Hey — welcome.

Right now this site is pretty simple: you can play chess against other people, and that's about it. But I'm building it into something much smarter.

Over time, this site will actually help you get better — not just by telling you the best move, but by explaining why it's the best. I want it to feel like you've got a coach who speaks human, not engine. The idea is to teach you the reasoning behind strong moves so you can start finding them on your own — not just following suggestions, but actually understanding the position. It'll also show you why mistakes are mistakes — what they weaken, what they overlook, and how they affect your position moving forward. The more you see the why behind both good and bad moves, the more naturally better decisions start to come.

It's for players who want to improve by actually understanding what's happening on the board — not just memorizing moves or copying engine lines.

I'll keep improving the site over time — adding smarter analysis, better tools, and features that actually help. I'm not trying to load it up with unnecessary extras — just the things that are genuinely useful to the people playing.

Also, full transparency: I used AI to help write this. So if it sounds suspiciously well-worded in places, yeah… that's why.

— Jack