POCKET GM AI CHESS COACH & GAME REVIEW FOR iOS & MAC
ChessMinds
Turn Cold Engine Scores into Practical Chess Wisdom
Review your Chess.com and Lichess games using local Stockfish 18 dual NNUE precision combined with phase-aware AI GM explanations.
Download ChessMinds on the App Store
Requires iOS 17.0+ / macOS 14.0+ • Stockfish 18 Dual NNUE • 37 Languages Supported
Core Features for Chess.com & Lichess Reviewers
- Stockfish 18 Dual NNUE: On-device C++ Stockfish 18 engine running locally with official Big/Small neural networks.
- Multi-LLM GM Coach Pipeline: Gemini 3.7 Flash & DeepSeek multi-model routing with 5-tier depth customization.
- 3,803 Opening ECO Book: Automatic ECO opening classification and opening theory injection.
- 1-Tap Public Game Import: Instant game import from Chess.com and Lichess by username without password or login.
- SwiftCharts Insights: Post-game win rate curves, accuracy calculation, and 7-tier move quality distributions (Brilliant, Great, Best, Book, Inaccuracy, Mistake, Blunder).
- Live Activities & Dynamic Island: Real-time background analysis progress tracking on Lock Screen.
Why Choose ChessMinds? (Side-by-Side Comparison)
| Feature | ChessMinds | Standard Engine Tools | Platform Game Review |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chess Engine | Native C++ Stockfish 18 (Dual NNUE) | Generic Stockfish (Older versions) | Cloud-based Stockfish |
| Move Explanation | Natural language GM coaching (Plans & Threats) | Raw evaluation score (+0.5, -1.2) | Automated template sentences |
| Game Import | 1-Tap public username (Chess.com & Lichess) | Manual PGN file transfer | Locked to single platform |
| Login & Privacy | Zero account required (Local SwiftData) | Varies | Mandatory account login |
| Apple Ecosystem | Live Activities, Widgets, Dynamic Island | Basic UI wrapper | Standard mobile app |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is ChessMinds and how does it analyze my chess games?
- ChessMinds is a mobile AI chess coach and game review app for iOS and macOS. It combines an on-device C++ Stockfish 18 engine with dual NNUE networks and phase-aware Gemini 3.7 Flash & DeepSeek LLMs to explain tactical threats, missed opportunities, and human strategy in plain language.
- How does ChessMinds compare to standard Chess.com Game Review or raw Stockfish 18?
- Traditional chess engines provide cold numerical evaluations (+0.7 or -1.4) that are difficult for club players to understand. Standard Chess.com Game Review requires an active subscription and proprietary login. ChessMinds runs native C++ Stockfish 18 with dual NNUE locally on your device and pairs it with Gemini 3.7 Flash & DeepSeek AI models to explain the exact tactical plans, threats, and strategic ideas in natural language, while supporting 1-tap public game imports without logging in.
- Can I analyze offline chess games and custom PGN or FEN positions?
- Yes. In addition to importing public games from Chess.com and Lichess, ChessMinds supports instant pasting of any PGN notation or FEN setup. Stockfish 18 calculates all candidate moves and neural evaluations directly on your iPhone or Mac without an internet connection.
- How to review Chess.com and Lichess games with ChessMinds?
- Simply enter any public username from Chess.com or Lichess into ChessMinds. The app fetches recent public games directly via official APIs with zero login or password required. You can also paste PGN game files or FEN strings for instant analysis.
- Does Stockfish 18 run locally on my device?
- Yes. ChessMinds features native C++ Stockfish 18 engine integration running directly on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac without cloud latency.
- What are the system requirements for ChessMinds?
- ChessMinds requires iOS 17.0 or later for iPhone and iPad, and macOS 14.0 or later for Mac.
- What is the pricing model for ChessMinds Premium?
- ChessMinds is free to download on the Apple App Store (Apple ID: 6782306460) with daily/weekly free quotas, with an optional auto-renewing subscription at $20/month for unlimited analysis.