Overview
Both Chess.com and Lichess offer game analysis features, but they work quite differently. Let’s break down what each platform offers and how chess.rodeo provides a free alternative.
Chess.com Analysis
Free Tier
- Limited to 1 game analysis per day
- Basic accuracy score
- Shows blunders and mistakes
Premium ($6.99+/month)
- Unlimited game analysis
- Deeper engine analysis (up to depth 26)
- More detailed move classifications
- Opening explorer integration
Pros
- Clean, polished interface
- Game report feature
- Integrated into the platform
Cons
- Most features require premium
- Can be slow for complex positions
- Limited free analysis
Lichess Analysis
Completely Free
- Unlimited game analysis
- Server-side Stockfish analysis
- Depth varies based on position complexity
- Full opening explorer
Pros
- 100% free, no limitations
- Fast cloud analysis
- Open source
- Great mobile experience
Cons
- Less detailed move classifications
- No cross-game insights
- Interface less polished than Chess.com
chess.rodeo: The Best of Both Worlds
We built chess.rodeo to combine the best aspects of both platforms:
Free Like Lichess
- No subscription required
- No daily limits
- Full analysis features for everyone
Features Like Chess.com Premium
- Detailed move classifications (8 categories)
- Accuracy ratings
- Game Insights across multiple games
- Opening detection with ECO codes
Unique Features
- Import from both Chess.com AND Lichess
- PGN file support
- Pattern detection across games
- Chrome extension for one-click analysis
Accuracy Comparison
| Feature | Chess.com Free | Chess.com Premium | Lichess | chess.rodeo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games per day | 1 | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Engine depth | ~18 | ~26 | ~22 | 15-20+ |
| Move categories | 4 | 8 | 4 | 8 |
| Game Insights | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Price | Free | $6.99+/mo | Free | Free |
How Accuracy is Calculated
All three platforms use similar formulas based on centipawn loss, but with slight variations:
The Formula
Each move’s centipawn loss is converted to win probability change, then averaged across the game.
Why Scores Differ
- Different engine depths
- Different averaging methods
- Different position sampling
In practice, your accuracy on chess.rodeo will be very close to Lichess and within a few percent of Chess.com.
Which Should You Use?
Use Chess.com Analysis If:
- You’re a Chess.com premium member
- You want integrated platform experience
- You only play on Chess.com
Use Lichess Analysis If:
- You primarily play on Lichess
- You want instant, in-platform analysis
- You prefer open-source tools
Use chess.rodeo If:
- You play on multiple platforms
- You want Chess.com-level features for free
- You need Game Insights
- You have PGN files from tournaments
Conclusion
There’s no single “best” analysis tool — it depends on your needs. However, if you’re looking for full-featured analysis without paying, chess.rodeo offers premium-level features completely free.
Try chess.rodeo now — import your games from either Chess.com or Lichess and see the difference.