ChessMind AI review: scores and evidence

A1 :1Importing your games (Chess.com, Lichess, PGN files)

https://chessmind.ai FAQ: "Paste or play a game"; no Chess.com/Lichess connection or bulk import mentioned.

A2 :2Automatic engine analysis of every game

https://chessmind.ai: "every game reviewed move by move"; engine and depth not published, unlimited only with a subscription.

A3 :2Recurring mistakes identified across all your games

https://chessmind.ai/scan — named "Top Priorities" (Endgame conversion, Tactical awareness, Pawn structure) with Highest/High/Medium impact; no count displayed

A4 :2Types of mistakes covered (tactics, strategy, endgame, time…)

https://chessmind.ai/scan + home page — axes cited: endgame, tactics, pawn structure, opening; list of patterns not published

A5 :2Written explanation of each mistake

https://chessmind.ai — "explains the plans behind the moves, the tactics you missed"; no public example citing moves

A6 :0Stated verification of the diagnoses (procedure, rates)

No mention of reliability/rates on https://chessmind.ai or https://chessmind.ai/about.

A7 :0Tracking each weakness over time

No history per period mentioned on https://chessmind.ai (sitemap-core.xml: no tracking page).

A8 :0Comparison with players of the same rating

No comparison with the rating bracket mentioned on https://chessmind.ai.

B1 :1Building a personal repertoire

https://chessmind.ai: 69+ set opening courses; no repertoire editor.

B2 :2Training the repertoire (drills, games)

https://chessmind.ai: "written guide … with board practice against the AI" (drill against the AI); no SRS of the repertoire.

B3 :1Spotting where you left your repertoire in your games

https://chessmind.ai: "the openings where you leave theory first" cited as a pattern; no screen evidence → stats only.

B4 :1Verification of the lines taught (engine, practice)

https://chessmind.ai: courses "authored with grandmaster input"; no engine check announced.

B5 :0Opening explorer and statistics

No database explorer mentioned on https://chessmind.ai or in sitemap-core.xml.

B6 :2Explanation of opening plans and ideas

https://chessmind.ai: "main line, key ideas, typical plans" in writing; traps/model games not demonstrated (API /model-games undocumented).

C1 :2Exercises drawn from your own games

https://chessmind.ai: "personalized study plan built from your own mistakes"; no success rate per weakness.

C2 :1Bank of tactical exercises (size, themes, rating)

https://chessmind.ai/sitemap-core.xml: pages /puzzles, /puzzle-flash; no bank size published.

C3 :2Endgame training

https://chessmind.ai/sitemap-core.xml: /endgame-training and /endings (dedicated module); no endgames drawn from the player’s games.

C4 :2Strategic and positional training

https://chessmind.ai/sitemap-core.xml — /positional-quiz and /positional-puzzles exist; no sorting by strategic theme observed

C5 :2Training defense and alertness

https://chessmind.ai/sitemap-core.xml — /visualization/hanging-pieces: one sub-type (hanging pieces); no difficulty rating published

C6 :2Training calculation and visualization

https://chessmind.ai/sitemap-core.xml: /visualization (coordinates, knight-tour, notation, position-recall, blindfold) = blindfold mode and visualisation exercises; no progression by level documented.

C7 :1Difficulty matched to your real level

https://chessmind.ai: six Maia levels by bracket (~1100 to 2000+); no adaptive rating documented on the exercises.

C8 :2Spaced repetition (named algorithm)

https://chessmind.ai — "spaced repetition" cited in the method; algorithm not named, due dates not shown

C9 :2Personalized training plan

https://chessmind.ai/scan — "Personalized study plan built from your own mistakes", priorities by impact; no adjustable time budget

D1 :2What the free plan actually lets you do

https://chessmind.ai FAQ: "the game scan … is free, and so is creating an account"; unlimited games and courses reserved for the subscription.

D2 :2Annual price of the full plan

https://api.chessmind.ai/api/subscription/plans/: yearly $69.99 ≈ €64 (€31-75).

D3 :1Commercial transparency (price shown, trial, cancellation)

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/chessmind-ai/id6739585822: prices shown; no readable trial or refund (/termsOfuse renders empty).

D4 :3Number of paid tiers (how simple the offer is)

https://api.chessmind.ai/api/subscription/plans/ — a single subscription, three billing periods ($9.99/month, $69.99/year, $229.99 lifetime)

E1 :0Published evidence of effectiveness

No effectiveness data on https://chessmind.ai.

E2 :0Chess verification of the content (positions, lines)

No content verification information on https://chessmind.ai.

E3 :2Transparency of the method (algorithms, code)

https://chessmind.ai FAQ: Maia named; "spaced repetition" cited; engine/depth not named → partial level 2, retained for Maia.

E4 :2Marketing claims that can be checked (no overselling)

https://chessmind.ai: descriptive wording, no quantified promise of ELO gains.

F1 :2Courses organized by rating level

https://chessmind.ai/sitemap-core.xml: /library, /academies; bot levels by ELO but courses not labelled by bracket → level 2 not proven, level 1 proven.

F2 :2Course authors named and titled

https://chessmind.ai FAQ: founder GM Mauricio Flores Rios, the only titled author named.

F3 :3Content formats (text, video, interactive)

https://api.chessmind.ai/api/video-courses/ (endpoint) + written guides + interactive "board practice" on https://chessmind.ai.

F4 :2Published method of progression

https://chessmind.ai: "chess training plan to fix the weakest link first" (plan from the scan); no published curriculum with milestones available — level 3 requires a published curriculum AND adaptation.

F5 :2How often the content is updated

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/chessmind-ai/id6739585822: v2.1.2 published "18 hours ago" (30/08/2026); no public monthly changelog.

G1 :0Playing humans online (pool, anti-cheating)

https://chessmind.ai: only "AI opponents"; no play against humans.

G2 :2Realistic artificial opponents

https://chessmind.ai FAQ: "built on Maia", six ELO levels; realistic thinking time not documented (required at level 3; cf. Noctie/Chessiverse, which document it).

G3 :1Replaying one specific position against the machine

https://chessmind.ai: "Paste or play a game" on the analysis board; replaying your own positions against the AI not demonstrated.

G4 :0Tournaments and organized competition

No tournament mentioned on https://chessmind.ai.

H1 :3Platforms available (web, iOS, Android, desktop)

https://chessmind.ai JSON-LD: "operatingSystem: Web, iOS, Android" + linked App Store/Play listings.

H2 :2User ratings and reviews (stores, press)

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/chessmind-ai/id6739585822: 4.7/5 from 129 ratings (≥ 100 reviews, < 1,000).

H3 :2Interface languages available

App Store listing id6739585822: 12 languages listed (including FR); courses in English

H4 :0Accessibility (keyboard, screen reader)

No mention of accessibility on https://chessmind.ai.

H5 :1Offline use and known incidents

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/chessmind-ai/id6739585822: reviews reporting freezes since fixed; no status page.

I1 :0Preparing for a named opponent

https://chessmind.ai + /sitemap-core.xml — no page or mention of preparing against a named opponent

I2 :1Annotating and sharing games (studies)

https://chessmind.ai — /analysis: "Paste or play a game" with "plain-language coaching"; neither saved variations nor sharing by link

I3 :1Entering a game played at a club (photo, scoresheet)

https://chessmind.ai — "Paste or play a game and the analysis board…": moves entered on a virtual board; no photo or OCR

I4 :0Searching your games (filters, position)

https://chessmind.ai/games — page = 21 annotated famous games, not a list of the player’s games; no filter observed

J1 :0Access to human coaches

No human coach offered on https://chessmind.ai (/academies page with no readable content).

J2 :1Size and activity of the community

https://chessmind.ai: Instagram and a Lichess account; no forum/Discord or counter.

J3 :0Tools for trainers, clubs and schools

https://chessmind.ai/academies: "Chess Academies & Coaches" page with no readable content; features not demonstrated.

J4 :2Engagement mechanics (streaks, virtual currency, reminders)

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/chessmind-ai/id6739585822: "streak-sharing"; no virtual currency observed.

K1 :0Exporting your data (games, repertoire)

No export mentioned on https://chessmind.ai (FAQ, sitemap).

K2 :1Protection of personal data (GDPR, hosting)

https://chessmind.ai/privacypolicy exists (JS content unreadable); App Store: identifiers collected for analytics/marketing.

K3 :1Public API and source code

https://chessmind.ai: import by pasting a PGN only; no public API or open code.