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Fifteen bots with their own style
From Pip, who just learned how the knight moves, to Atlas at full engine strength. Attackers, defenders and traders, each with something to say.
Pick a botA coach while you play
Turn on Play Coach against any bot: every move gets a label and a plain-English reason, hints when you're stuck, and a warning before you blunder.
Play with the coachPuzzles and Puzzle Rush
Real positions from the free Lichess puzzle database, picked near your rating. Filter by theme, or race the clock in Puzzle Rush.
Solve a puzzleUnlimited game review
The engine labels every move from Brilliant to Blunder, explains why, shows the best move and lets you retry your mistakes. No limits, no paywall.
Review a gameLessons and courses
Short lessons for beginners, then courses on opening principles, basic tactics and endgames.
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