ChessEndings
Play endgames out against an opponent that never gives up.
About ChessEndings
ChessEndings is a web-based endgame trainer built around one idea: you don't learn endgames by reading, you learn them by converting. Every position is played out to the end against an engine opponent tuned for maximum practical resistance - it defends the way a stubborn human would, not the way a raw engine line collapses. Mistakes are caught and explained move by move, and revisited positions get board transforms so you learn the technique, not the squares. A game scanner pulls your recent Lichess or Chess.com games and finds every winning endgame you spoiled, replayable until you can convert it. Built by ChessDir's editor; disclosed here for transparency.
Pros
- Play-it-out training against a maximum-resistance opponent - no 'engine gives up' shortcuts, every win must be earned on the board.
- Every verdict comes from the tablebase, and mistakes are explained at the exact move where the win slipped.
- Board transforms on revisits prevent square memorization - you retain the idea, not the coordinates.
- Game scanner turns your own spoiled endgames from Lichess or Chess.com into drills.
- Generous free tier: the whole Foundations curriculum and unlimited tier-1 drills without paying.
Cons
- Web only - no native iOS or Android app yet.
- Single-phase trainer: endgames only, so it complements a play platform rather than replacing one.
- Very young product (launched 2026); curriculum still growing, smaller community than established trainers.
- Editorial conflict of interest: built by ChessDir's editor (disclosed in description).
Features
Pricing
- Pro Lifetime€39 /one-time
Free tier includes the full Foundations curriculum, every playable endgame page, unlimited tier-1 drills, and 5 advanced drills per day - no account needed for 3 drills a day. Pro is a single one-time payment (no subscription): unlimited drills, the full curriculum including The Deep End, and automatic game scans. The €39 lifetime price is a founder offer (regular €59) that rises with each major content release.