How to Improve Your Chess Calculation — Type Your Moves, Let the Engine Judge

Want to improve your chess calculation quickly and effectively? This method helps you train visualization, accuracy, and deeper thinking by typing your moves and letting the engine check them — without using any paper.

  • Type your calculated moves
  • See mistakes, blunders, and best moves instantly
  • Train like strong chess players using engine feedback

Watch the 1-minute tutorial

Step 1: Look at the Position

Spend 10–15 seconds scanning the position. Focus on: checks, captures, threats, and weak squares.

Step 2: Calculate Your Line

Calculate your best line without moving pieces — visualize your line and your opponent’s replies. This builds real visualization strength.

Step 3: Click "Analyse My Calculation"

Type the moves you calculated — just like writing them on paper, but easier.

Step 4: Click “Check” to See Engine Feedback

Every move in your line will be evaluated:

  • Good – accurate or acceptable
  • Mistake – small evaluation drop
  • Blunder – big evaluation drop

Train your calculation daily

Repeat this exercise with different puzzles every day. In just a few weeks, your accuracy, depth, and confidence in real games will skyrocket.

Try a puzzle now