Chess Training Platform

Your Next
Brilliant Move

25,000 puzzles. 500+ master games. Stockfish 17 engine analysis. Everything you need to elevate your game — completely free.

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25K+
Puzzles
500+
Master Games
SF 17
Engine Power
Free
No Paywalls

The Philosophy

Every grandmaster was once a beginner

We built DawgChess to be the training ground you always wanted — free, beautiful, and uncompromising in quality.

Features

Sharpen
every edge.

Four pillars of chess improvement, each refined to its essence.

Tactical Training

See the board.
Find the move.

Train your tactical vision with interactive puzzles. Every position is a chance to see deeper — and Stockfish validates every move.

Pattern recognition across 25,000 positions
Instant engine feedback on every attempt
Rating tracks your growth over time
Five difficulty tiers from beginner to master
?White to move — find the tactic

How It Works

Three steps to mastery

01

Choose your path

Puzzles, games, openings, or analysis. Every session starts with what you want to work on.

02

Train deep

Solve positions, study patterns. Stockfish validates every move so you learn from mistakes instantly.

03

See the growth

Track your progress with detailed statistics. Watch your tactical vision sharpen over weeks and months.

“

Chess is the gymnasium of the mind.

— Blaise Pascal

Built Different

No tricks. No paywalls.
Just chess.

100% Free
No premium tiers. No hidden costs.
Open Source
Fully transparent, community-driven.
No Account Needed
Jump right in. No signup wall.
Works Offline
Engine runs in your browser.
Privacy First
Zero tracking. Zero ads.
Any Device
Desktop, tablet, phone.
8 Piece Sets
Classic to modern aesthetics.
Stockfish 17
World-class engine, built in.

Ready to elevate
your game?

Start with a puzzle. Stay for the journey. Your next brilliant move is waiting.

or play a game →

DawgChess — Free chess training for everyone