# Chessable: Study Chess Smarter

> Chessable is the perfect place to train and study chess online!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.chessable.chessable](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.chessable.chessable)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.chessable.chessable`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Chess.com
- **Category:** GAME\_BOARD
- **Downloads:** 957,445
- **Rating:** 4.51 / 5 (16,767 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.0.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-01
- **First published:** 2021-07-13
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 105 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.chessable.chessable)
- **Website:** [https://www.chessable.com](https://www.chessable.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.chessable.com/privacy/](https://www.chessable.com/privacy/)

## Description

Chessable offers an innovative, science-backed platform to master chess openings, tactics, and endgames using a unique spaced repetition system called MoveTrainer®. Designed for beginners through Grandmasters, it features over 1,000 courses taught by elite players like Magnus Carlsen and Judit Polgar. The platform emphasizes understanding moves rather than rote memorization, enabling lasting mastery.

With benefits such as offline mode for learning anytime, comprehensive tracking of progress, and access to specialized repertoires, Chessable empowers chess enthusiasts to improve efficiently. Join a community of over 2 million players and elevate your game with proven methods rooted in cognitive research. Upgrade options unlock premium courses and offline study features for a complete training experience.

## Rankings

- #70,019 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.chessable.chessable.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Users praise Chessable for strong courses and interactive study that helps improve chess for both beginners and more experienced players. However, the Android app is plagued by stability and usability problems: frequent crashes, slow/poor video playback, and readability issues due to tiny fonts and overlapping controls. Subscription management is a frequent pain point—difficulty unsubscribing, external-site processes, and perceived high costs. These issues dominate feedback, with many still recommending the content but urging significant fixes to app reliability, UI, and billing flows. Addressing these would align the app’s quality with its valuable course material.

### Pros

- High-quality, engaging courses with a wide range of material.
- Interactive lessons and practical study methods.
- Effective at improving chess; users report better understanding and even higher ratings.
- Suitable for beginners and more advanced players with ample content.
- Overall positive learning experience and frequent updates to course material.

### Cons

- App crashes frequently on Android and has stability issues.
- Text/font size is too small and readability is poor (buttons overlapping, hard to read).
- Subscription management is cumbersome or unclear; in-app options often lead to external sites and higher costs.
- Offline video/download issues and slow playback/lag during lessons.
- Costly Pro-only content and an expensive subscription tier.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.chessable.chessable)