Avoid early traps
Train forcing lines and common replies before they cost you another quick loss.
Train chess openings for real games.
Chessmate is a chess opening trainer for the lines you face in real games. Practice each position until the next move comes to mind, then keep it fresh with spaced repetition.
Master openings · Recall moves · Spaced review
Study modeQueen's Gambit Accepted
Start with the Queen's Gambit structure: claim the center and prepare to challenge Black's d-pawn.
Study, Review, Challenge.
Learn the line, review the position, then challenge yourself to play the right move from memory.
Study mode
Follow the line
Study practical lines and key branches, with a short note on each move that matters.
Review mode
Repeat the position
Due positions return on a spaced schedule until the right move starts to come back.
Challenge mode
Know it in game
When the position appears in a real game, let the move come back from memory.
Master the openings you play.
Pick an opening you reach in real games, then practice curated lines until the next move comes to mind.
Study modeTwo Knights Defense for Black
Play the forcing check on f2. The queen is protected, and White's king is pulled into a tactical net.
1.e4e5...Qf69.Bxd5Qxf2+!
Know the right move.
Practice the position itself. Follow the line, repeat it on the board, and keep going until the right move comes back automatically.
Reach playable positions
Recognize the structure, finish development, and know the plan you are playing for.
Spend less time guessing
Keep the opening plan ready, then use your clock on the decisions that matter.
Reach the middlegame with a plan.
Opening recall helps you avoid early mistakes and reach familiar structures with more time for the decisions that follow.
Raise your rating.
Practice opening lines on the board until you can recall the right move from the position. Fewer early mistakes can lead to better results and a higher rating.
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In a few weeks
Common questions.
Short answers about opening training, access, and devices.
Who is Chessmate for?
Players who already play online but keep losing ground in the first ten moves. If you are beginner to intermediate and openings still feel like guesswork, Chessmate was built for you.
How is this different from videos and opening books?
Videos explain; Chessmate makes you answer. Opening lines are trained on the board, move by move, and due positions come back on a spaced schedule so the right move is easier to recall.
Does Chessmate build a repertoire from my games?
For now, Chessmate teaches curated opening courses. Pick the openings you face often, then train those lines by recall.
Do I have to memorize huge amounts of theory?
Courses focus on practical repertoire lines and key branches, with short notes on why important moves are played. The goal is to make each line stick as a position and idea.
What if my opponent plays a move I haven't studied?
Every opening trainer has limits. Chessmate focuses on the replies you are most likely to face and explains the ideas behind each position, so you can keep playing with a plan.
Can I try Chessmate before paying?
Yes. Download Chessmate from the App Store and start the free trial there to try opening training before you decide.
Which devices does Chessmate support?
Chessmate is available for iPhone on the App Store and for Android on Google Play. Questions or requests? Write to support@trychessmate.com.
Master openings.
Keep useful moves ready for your next game.
