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Gambit: Chess Coach

Learn chess on your Mac with a coach that sits beside you, grades every move and tells you why.

Play the engine

Ten opponents, from about 400 to 2200 rating, in six playing styles.

A coach that explains

Every move graded and explained, out loud if you like, with hints, lines and threat warnings.

Lessons and puzzles

Step-by-step lessons from the board itself to endgames, and thousands of puzzles by theme.

Openings and masters

Drill the main openings and replay famous master games with every move graded.

Free to start

Gambit is free to download: play the engine, try the first lessons and ten puzzles. Gambit Pro unlocks the coach and everything else with one purchase. No subscription.

Private by design

Gambit works entirely on your Mac. No account, no ads, no tracking, and nothing you do leaves your computer. Read the privacy policy.