The best time to review a game is right after you play it, while you still remember what you were thinking. Import it from Chess.com, Lichess or a PGN, and Stockfish 18 shows where the evaluation slipped and what was stronger.
What a review includes
- Accuracy for each side, with the Lichess formula.
- Move labels, so you can see which moves to open first.
- An evaluation graph that shows the moment the game turned.
- The opening name, so early mistakes can be tied to your preparation.
- A written coach review: one a month for free, no limit with Pro.
How to review a chess game
- Import the game by username, link or PGN.
- Open it and wait for the engine to go through the positions.
- Start with the costliest mistakes. For each, look at the best move and work out what stopped you from seeing it.
- Check the opening and the conversion. If an advantage appeared and then melted away, look for the moves where the evaluation dropped a little at a time.
Reviewing after a session
The number of reviews is not capped, so after an evening of blitz you can review every game in a row. A mistake that repeats across several games tells you what to train.
Review versus analysis
A review answers what went wrong in the game you played. To study one position and its lines, open Chess Game Analysis or the FEN Analyzer.
Related tools
- Game Report: the whole game summarized on one screen.
- PGN Analyzer: when the game is already in a PGN.
- Free Chess Analysis: how many games you can analyze for free.
FAQ
Is chess review the same as chess analysis?
Analysis usually means an engine working on any position. A review happens after your own game: you look at accuracy, mistakes and turning points to see what to train.
Can I review Chess.com games here?
Yes. Paste your username or a game link. The review is the same as for Lichess and PGN games.
Is there a written review?
Yes. The built-in coach writes up the key moments of the game. One coach review a month is free; Pro has no limit.
Does this replace Chess.com Game Review?
It has the same parts: accuracy, move labels, the best move and an evaluation graph. The percentages will not match, because Chess.com computes accuracy with its own CAPS formula. There is no quota on the number of reviews here.