Best chess apps for coaches
You teach students. Pick apps with study/share, student tracking, and annotation features.
ChessAtlas
ChessAtlas
Build an opening repertoire that survives spaced repetition.
Free · from $6.99/mo
Web
Chessable
Chessable (Chess.com)
MoveTrainer + spaced repetition for openings and tactics.
Free · from $11.99/mo
4.5Web · iOS · Android
Lichess
Lichess (charity)
Free, open-source chess. Forever.
Free
4.8Web · iOS · Android
ChessBase
ChessBase GmbH
The professional's database and analysis suite.
From €199.90 one-time
Windows · Web · macOS
ChessMood
ChessMood
GM-led video courses plus live coaching community.
From $79/mo
Web
DecodeChess
DecodeChess Ltd.
AI that explains chess moves in plain English.
Free · from $8.25/mo
Web · Android
Chess.com
Chess.com, LLC
The default home of online chess.
Free · from $4.17/mo
4.5Web · iOS · Android
Chess King Learn
Chess King (CHESSQUEEN INC, ex-Convekta)
Huge Convekta course catalog in one app.
Free
4.8Web · iOS · Android
Chess Position Trainer
Stefan Renzewitz
Veteran flash-card repertoire trainer for desktop.
Free
Windows
Forward Chess
Forward Chess, LLC
Interactive chess ebook reader with embedded engine.
Free
4.8Web · iOS · Android