I think chess improvement is broken. Here's what I'm building instead.

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MisterSwayven
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Full name: Anthon Fynn-Williams

I think chess improvement is broken. Here's what I'm building instead.

Post by MisterSwayven »

I've been thinking about something that's been bothering me in the chess world.

Most of us trying to improve hit the same wall: we get analysis that tells us what went wrong, but not why we keep making the same mistakes or how to actually fix our deeper patterns.

I've started working on a project called Rookify, an AI chess coach that's designed to understand you as a player, not just your moves. Instead of another engine spitting out perfect lines, what if we had coaching that adapts to your learning style, recognizes your emotional patterns, and builds on your actual strengths?

Before building something nobody wants, I'm looking to gather some feedback on what actually frustrates you about improving at chess. What's worked? What hasn't? What would genuinely make a difference in your journey?

I've put together a short survey (3-5 minutes): https://forms.gle/LrwChTPjYeR45xD76

Whether you're grinding from 1000 or pushing toward 2000+, your experience matters. Please complete the survey to share your feedback!

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