ScanChess review: scores and evidence

A1 :2Importing your games (Chess.com, Lichess, PGN files)

https://scanchess.com/ — analysis of a recent game picked by Chess.com or Lichess username, one at a time; scanned scoresheets and images

A2 :2Automatic engine analysis of every game

https://scanchess.com/changelog — "Analyze all" queues Stockfish for every unanalysed game; depth not published

A3 :2Recurring mistakes identified across all your games

https://scanchess.com/changelog — "mistake types" profile across analysed games (Pro); ranking by cost not documented

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

https://scanchess.com/changelog — game phases, mistake types, missed tactics (captures, checks, mates)

A5 :2Written explanation of each mistake

https://scanchess.com/changelog — the AI coach explains turning points: "what happened, what was better and why"; quoted moves not observed

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

https://scanchess.com/ — no information on how reliable the diagnoses are (the public test covers scoresheet reading)

A7 :2Tracking each weakness over time

https://scanchess.com/changelog — "accuracy over time" in the profile (Pro)

A8 :0Comparison with players of the same rating

https://scanchess.com/ — no comparison

B1 :2Building a personal repertoire

https://scanchess.com/changelog — repertoires (Pro): you save the lines you play

B2 :0Training the repertoire (drills, games)

https://scanchess.com/ — no repertoire training

B3 :2Spotting where you left your repertoire in your games

https://scanchess.com/changelog — "see where a game left them"

B4 :0Verification of the lines taught (engine, practice)

https://scanchess.com/ — not documented

B5 :1Opening explorer and statistics

https://scanchess.com/ — opening identification and statistics on your own games

B6 :0Explanation of opening plans and ideas

https://scanchess.com/ — none

C1 :2Exercises drawn from your own games

https://scanchess.com/changelog — daily exercises drawn from missed positions, missed tactics from your games; no success rate per weakness

C2 :0Bank of tactical exercises (size, themes, rating)

https://scanchess.com/changelog — "not from a public puzzle bank"

C3 :0Endgame training

https://scanchess.com/ — nothing

C4 :0Strategic and positional training

https://scanchess.com/ — nothing

C5 :0Training defense and alertness

https://scanchess.com/ — nothing

C6 :0Training calculation and visualization

https://scanchess.com/ — nothing

C7 :0Difficulty matched to your real level

https://scanchess.com/ — no rating

C8 :1Spaced repetition (named algorithm)

https://scanchess.com/changelog — sets saved for later review, without spaced repetition

C9 :2Personalized training plan

https://scanchess.com/changelog — personal daily exercises (15/day on the free plan); no time budget

D1 :2What the free plan actually lets you do

https://scanchess.com/pricing — free: 10 credits, Stockfish without credits, 15 exercises/day, 1 AI explanation/day, 23 tools without an account

D2 :1Annual price of the full plan

https://scanchess.com/pricing — Pro+ $119.99/yr ≈ €110.39

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

https://scanchess.com/pricing — prices shown, no trial, "All payments are final and non-refundable", online cancellation, renewal stated

D4 :2Number of paid tiers (how simple the offer is)

https://scanchess.com/pricing — two tiers (Pro, Pro+) and credits beyond the quotas

E1 :0Published evidence of effectiveness

https://scanchess.com/ — no effectiveness data (the published test covers reading)

E2 :2Chess verification of the content (positions, lines)

https://scanchess.com/changelog — moves read are "checked against the rules", doubtful moves flagged, public reading test move by move

E3 :1Transparency of the method (algorithms, code)

https://scanchess.com/privacy — Stockfish in the browser, AI models from Google, Anthropic, OpenAI; parameters not published

E4 :3Marketing claims that can be checked (no overselling)

https://scanchess.com/ — "A small test, not a guarantee"

F1 :0Courses organized by rating level

https://scanchess.com/ — no courses

F2 :0Course authors named and titled

https://scanchess.com/ — no author

F3 :2Content formats (text, video, interactive)

https://scanchess.com/ — blog and interactive exercises

F4 :0Published method of progression

https://scanchess.com/ — no method

F5 :3How often the content is updated

https://scanchess.com/changelog — 18 entries dated from 10 Aug to 22 Oct 2026, every month

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

https://scanchess.com/ — no play

G2 :0Realistic artificial opponents

https://scanchess.com/ — no opponent

G3 :0Replaying one specific position against the machine

https://scanchess.com/ — none

G4 :0Tournaments and organized competition

https://scanchess.com/ — none

H1 :1Platforms available (web, iOS, Android, desktop)

https://scanchess.com/ — web and browser extension; no mobile app

H2 :0User ratings and reviews (stores, press)

https://scanchess.com/ — no store rating or third-party review found

H3 :2Interface languages available

https://scanchess.com/ — 8 interface languages (English, Chinese, Spanish, German, French, Portuguese, Italian, Russian)

H4 :0Accessibility (keyboard, screen reader)

https://scanchess.com/ — no mention

H5 :1Offline use and known incidents

https://scanchess.com/ — status page linked in the footer

I1 :2Preparing for a named opponent

https://scanchess.com/changelog — opponent scouting (Pro): what they play, by Lichess or Chess.com username

I2 :2Annotating and sharing games (studies)

https://scanchess.com/changelog — game annotations and public share links

I3 :3Entering a game played at a club (photo, scoresheet)

https://scanchess.com/ — handwritten scoresheet read into PGN (algebraic notation)

I4 :2Searching your games (filters, position)

https://scanchess.com/changelog — games library: source, time control, colour, opening; profile filters

J1 :0Access to human coaches

https://scanchess.com/ — no coach

J2 :0Size and activity of the community

https://scanchess.com/ — no visible community

J3 :2Tools for trainers, clubs and schools

https://scanchess.com/clubs — player list, whole round scanned in one batch, page and profile per student, tournament reports; no group view

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

https://scanchess.com/ — no virtual currency or streaks

K1 :2Exporting your data (games, repertoire)

https://scanchess.com/privacy — self-service PGN export, online account deletion

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

https://scanchess.com/privacy — EU/RU section, hosting location not stated (Cloudflare), Google Analytics 4 and Microsoft Clarity

K3 :1Public API and source code

https://scanchess.com/ — PGN import and export, no API