The AI chess coach for players stuck on a rating plateau
You lost again, and you're wondering why you're not improving. Enough. Rookion uncovers the thought patterns behind your mistakes and trains your strategic and tactical thinking, so you can break the cycle and win the games you used to lose.
You play on Chess.com or Lichess. Rookion is where you figure out why you keep making the same mistakes.
Start free. No credit card needed.
€19.90/month. Less than a single hour with a chess coach.
Without Rookion, I'd never have noticed my weakness is in the endgame.
The problem
Playing more won't make you better. Reflecting, spotting and understanding will.
Sure, the engine's suggested move would have been better. But you don't understand why you didn't see it in the decisive moment, and you don't know what to watch for next time to win. You're simply stuck in the same thinking patterns for good.
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Always the same Elo
You play more, you read more, and you still don't improve. Because you keep making the same thinking errors and don't even notice.
Same mistakes, different game
Why do you miss simple tactics? Why do you attack when your position is worse? As long as the thought pattern stays invisible, it repeats.
Qd4 was better. Nice.
The solution isn't knowing the better move. It's knowing how to spot it in time next time, and what to watch for.
How Rookion helps
We ask what you were thinking
After every critical moment, Rookion asks about your thought process and coaches you based on your answer. Not a lecture, a dialogue.
You spot your thinking weaknesses
Rookion reflects with you on why the mistake happened and gives you concrete guidance on how to do better next time and avoid the situation altogether.
Every game becomes a lesson
Whether with a coach, at your club, or alone at home: with Rookion every single game turns into chess training and a real chance to get better.
Rookion trains your thinking so new tactical and strategic instincts stick and you can break through your rating plateau.
The learn loop
How it works
Play a game
Rookion spots critical moments
Coaching conversation
Insight
Targeted training
Play a game
Play a game against the AI. Rookion analyzes every move.
No banners, no distractions. Just the game.
Rookion spots critical moments
Rookion finds the moments where your decisions shaped the game. Good and bad.
Rookion shows you the moves where the game turned.
Coaching conversation
"What were you thinking?" Rookion asks the right questions and helps you recognize your thinking patterns.
You write what you were thinking. The coach answers to exactly that.
Insight
You understand why you missed the better move, and learn what to look for next time, so the same mistake does not happen again.
Every moment ends with one sentence to take into your next game.
Targeted training
Coming soon: Rookion will create exercises tailored to your specific weaknesses.
Coming SoonNo generic AI nonsense. A coach that actually understands your game.
Rookion finds the moments where your game tips and helps you understand why you missed the better move. No waffle, no invented lines: you get coaching grounded in what is actually happening on the board.
Reflection instead of move lists
You do not just get the better move, you understand the thought pattern behind it and learn how to solve the same problem yourself next time.
Checked, not claimed
Rookion does not just assert things. Multiple layers of checking sit between the AI and your coaching, so you can rely on every pointer instead of being served confident guesswork.
How Rookion verifies →What Rookion can do
Pattern Recognition
Rookion detects your recurring thinking patterns: strengths and blind spots you never noticed yourself.
Conversational Coaching
Talk to the coach about your decisions. No jargon, clear, understandable insights.
Automatic Analysis
Position evaluation and critical moments right after every game.
Import your own games
Import your games from Chess.com and Lichess and get the same engine-verified coaching as in Rookion.
Mistake Prevention
Recognize situations where you typically make errors, and break bad habits for good.
My games
All your games in one place: played, imported, coached. One click and the coach picks up where you left off.
All your games in one place.
What users have learned with Rookion
Rookion doesn't just show which move would have been better. It helps you understand which thinking pattern led to your mistake.
“In my very first game, Rookion pointed straight at my blind spot.”
A move I hadn't even seen, and a tactic where I'd missed winning a piece — plus a concrete tip on how to avoid such mistakes in future. An instant aha-and-wow moment. As a youth coach, I'll be using Rookion with my kids in training.
“Honestly, I never really knew how to use my rooks properly before.”
Or that you even have to bring them into the game actively. Rookion made me realize they simply do a lot more on open files and towards the center. I pay attention to that in every game now.
“I had never even heard the term king safety before.”
I didn't realize my king needs active protection at all. In coaching I saw how often I attack and leave him completely open. Since then I make sure a piece covers him, often a rook on the first rank is enough.
“I didn't know a single move can attack and defend at the same time.”
Since the coach showed me that in my own position, I actively look for exactly those moves. My game has become calmer and stronger because of it.
The comparison
Rookion vs. human coach
Rookion doesn't replace a good coach, but it gives you what's missing between sessions. And if you don't have a coach, it's the best way to start.
Don't have a coach?
Rookion is your entry into real coaching: feedback on your thinking, not just your moves. Play a game, get coached, learn something new.
→ For anyone who wants to improve with structure, without the high cost.
Already have a coach?
Use Rookion between sessions. You get instant feedback on every game and show up to your next lesson with real progress. Not the same old mistakes.
→ The ideal companion between coaching sessions.
Analyze your own games
Import your games from Lichess or Chess.com, as many as you want, and see the decisive moments. Free.
Import a gamePricing
Real coaching doesn't have to be expensive
Start free. Upgrade when you want more.
Others promise you +200 Elo in 30 days. We show you why you actually lose and how to fix it. Game by game.
Free
Pro
Pro+
That's less than a single chess lesson with a human coach
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And more
Adaptive AI Opponent
10 selectable strength levels, from beginner to club strength. You set the challenge that fits your level.
Personalized Training
Coming soon: exercises based on your thinking patterns. Train exactly where you need it most.
Play as White or Black
Choose your color or let chance decide.
Visual Move Analysis
Visual move analysis with arrows on the board.
Evaluation Graph
Game evaluation at a glance.
Voice Input
Speak your thoughts instead of typing.
Progress Tracking
See how your thinking patterns evolve over time and where you're improving.
Training Mode
Rookion learns how you think by analyzing your games. From that, it creates exercises tailored to your exact weaknesses. No generic tactics training.
Your Training Dashboard
AI-generatedBe there when chess coaching becomes accessible to everyone.
Ready to think differently about chess?
Every game without reflection is a missed opportunity. Rookion helps you learn from every single game. Not just the moves, but your thinking.
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