Ethics & Responsible Use
Using ChessSolveResponsibly
ChessSolve shows you Stockfish moves during live games. This is incredibly useful for learning, but it can also be misused. We won't pretend we can stop you from using it unfairly. Instead, we're asking you to think about why you play chess.
Why Engine Use in Rated Games Ruins Chess
You're not improving
You're stealing rating
You risk permanent bans
You undermine the community
Where ChessSolve Shines
These are the contexts where real-time analysis genuinely helps you grow as a player.
Training Games
Play with a friend or coach where both of you see the hints. Compare your ideas with Stockfish's, discuss why moves work, and learn together.
Post-Game Analysis
Use our analysis board to review your completed games. No pressure, just pure learning. Go through each position at your own pace.
Playing Bots
Practice specific positions against computer opponents. The arrows help you spot patterns you'd miss otherwise.
Puzzle Practice
Solve tactics trainers with immediate feedback. Understand WHY the tactic works, not just that it exists.
Detection & Consequences
Chess.com and Lichess use sophisticated cheat detection:
Unusual move accuracy patterns — consistently playing at engine-level accuracy is a red flag.
Time patterns — pausing before good moves in a consistent pattern is detectable.
Engine correlation — high correlation with engine suggestions across many games triggers review.
Getting caught means permanent account bans. Not worth it.
Our Philosophy
We built ChessSolve because immediate visual feedback accelerates learning. Seeing arrows while considering a position creates stronger neural pathways than reviewing analysis afterward.
But this only works when you're LEARNING, not when you're COPYING.
Use ChessSolve to become a better chess player. Not to pretend you already are.