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Aimchess vs Follow Chess

AI that finds your chess weaknesses and drills them. Live broadcasts of every top tournament.

 AimchessFollow Chess
PricingFree · from $4.99/moFree · from $0.99/mo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, iOS, Android
Audienceintermediate, advancedintermediate, advanced, expert
LanguagesENEN
Features
Play online
Play bots
Local pass-and-play
Tactics puzzles
Opening trainer
Endgame trainer
Spaced repetition
Video lessons
Live coaching
Engine analysis
Board scanner (OCR)
Opening repertoire
Cloud sync
Offline mode
Kid-safe
Tournaments
Rating system
Correspondence chess
Chess variants
Study & share
AI coach
Streaming-ready
Game database

Pick Aimchess if…

  • Actually diagnoses your weaknesses vs generic puzzles
  • Works from your real games
  • Good integration with both Chess.com and Lichess
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Pick Follow Chess if…

  • Covers obscure events Chess.com ignores
  • Clean multi-game watchlist view
  • Pro tier is laughably cheap
  • Low-latency broadcast relay
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FAQ

Is Aimchess better than Follow Chess?
Neither is strictly "better" — they serve different priorities. Aimchess excels at: Actually diagnoses your weaknesses vs generic puzzles. Follow Chess excels at: Covers obscure events Chess.com ignores. Pick based on the job you want done.
Is Aimchess free?
Aimchess has a free tier. Paid plans unlock: advanced features.
Is Follow Chess free?
Follow Chess has a free tier. Paid plans unlock: Lifetime Pro purchase available as one-time upgrade..
On what platforms are Aimchess and Follow Chess available?
Aimchess runs on Web, iOS, Android. Follow Chess runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Who should use Aimchess vs Follow Chess?
Aimchess is aimed at intermediate, advanced. Follow Chess targets intermediate, advanced, expert. Our take: try the one whose audience description fits you.