ChessExpert

The next-generation chess move calculator.
What is ChessExpert?
ChessExpert is an innovative Chrome extension designed for chess enthusiasts. It automatically analyzes chess positions on popular websites like lichess.org and chess.com, recommending the best move and additional variants while playing the game. Apart from this, ChessExpert has capabilities to read positions from any website through the user context menu, boasts features like image, PDF, and video recognition, and importantly, maintains user privacy by not collecting any user information. The main objective of this extension is to help users improve their chess skills.

Extension stats

Users: 5,000+
Rating: 3.00 (19)
Version: 2.4.3 (Last updated: 2024-05-22)
Creation date: 2022-03-01
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • contextMenus
Size: 15.98K
URLs: Website

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

ChessExpert automatically analyze chess positions on websites like chess.com or lichess.org.

ChessExpert calculate the best move and additional variants while playing the game.

ChessExpert can read positions from any website via user context menu option (right click on image or video).

Supported websites:

  • lichess.org
  • chess.com
  • immortal.game ... and many more.

Key features:

  • best move calculator
  • PDF recognition
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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Improves game play and skills
  • Game analysis in real time
  • Indicates highest ranked moves
  • Works well for most users
  • Helps in understanding chess strategies
Cons
  • Does not work for some users
  • Issues with turning the extension on
  • Bug with arrows staying after moves
  • Does not automatically record games
  • Compatibility issues with updates on other platforms
Most mentioned
  • Not working
  • How to turn it on?
  • Bugs related to arrows and recording
  • Improves game
  • Compatibility with updates
Recent reviews
doesnt work
by kacpersqw, 2024-09-09

not working
by Devbrat Bose, 2024-07-10

Did not work. Did all the usual extension troubleshooting steps (restarting chrome, clear caches, turn the extension on/off, etc) but no joy.
by Paul Clancy, 2024-05-03
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Extension safety

Risk impact

ChessExpert requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

ChessExpert is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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