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Chess Position Trainer vs CT-ART 6.0

Veteran flash-card repertoire trainer for desktop. The classic tactics trainer, now multi-platform.

 Chess Position TrainerCT-ART 6.0
PricingFreeFrom €24.99 one-time
PlatformsWindowsWeb, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS
Audienceintermediate, advanced, expertbeginner, intermediate, advanced
LanguagesEN, DEEN, RU, ES, DE, FR
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 Chess Position Trainer if…

  • Invented the repertoire flash-card concept
  • Organizes repertoire as folders, not games
  • Fully offline — your repertoire is yours
  • Deep feature set for power users
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Pick CT-ART 6.0 if…

  • 10,000+ hand-curated themed tactics
  • Rigorous difficulty ladder unlike random feeds
  • One-time price, no subscription
  • Still the gold-standard curated tactics set
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FAQ

Is Chess Position Trainer better than CT-ART 6.0?
Neither is strictly "better" — they serve different priorities. Chess Position Trainer excels at: Invented the repertoire flash-card concept. CT-ART 6.0 excels at: 10,000+ hand-curated themed tactics. Pick based on the job you want done.
Is Chess Position Trainer free?
Chess Position Trainer has a free tier. Paid plans unlock: Free version available; paid Pro license unlocks full feature set (exact price varies; check site)..
Is CT-ART 6.0 free?
CT-ART 6.0 is paid. Also purchasable as in-app course inside Chess King Learn.
On what platforms are Chess Position Trainer and CT-ART 6.0 available?
Chess Position Trainer runs on Windows. CT-ART 6.0 runs on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS.
Who should use Chess Position Trainer vs CT-ART 6.0?
Chess Position Trainer is aimed at intermediate, advanced, expert. CT-ART 6.0 targets beginner, intermediate, advanced. Our take: try the one whose audience description fits you.