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16 chess types

What kind of
chess player are you?

Enter your username and we'll analyze your recent games and tell you your 4-letter chess type. Attacker or defender, and how different your moves are from everyone else's.

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The 16 chess types

The four letters describe what you aim for, how you treat risk, who drives the game, and how unusual your moves are. Tap a type to learn more.

Attackers AW

Players who go for the attack and accept risk. The noisier the board, the stronger they get.

AWIO Pioneer AWIOPioneerOpens the attack down a road no one has taken AWIE Striker AWIEStrikerKeeps pushing with proven attacking patterns AWRO Hustler AWROHustlerTurns the game around with a counterattack no one saw coming AWRE Fighter AWREFighterTakes the punches and hits back head-on

Precision AS

Players who aim to attack without overreaching, striking sharply inside a safe frame.

ASIO Sniper ASIOSniperWaits quietly, then ends the game with a single move ASIE Commander ASIECommanderDrives the enemy king back with relentless pressure ASRO Tactician ASROTacticianHides traps inside safe-looking moves ASRE Prosecutor ASREProsecutorHolds firm and makes the opponent pay for every mistake

Strategists PW

Players who fight with structure and plans, and aren't afraid of complicated positions.

PWIO Inventor PWIOInventorCreates imbalance on purpose and builds a new kind of game PWIE Strategist PWIEStrategistFollows the big picture even in complicated positions PWRO Fixer PWROFixerFinds clever answers in tangled positions PWRE Survivor PWRESurvivorSurvives any mess by sticking to the principles

Stabilizers PS

Players who collect and keep small advantages, and win by making fewer mistakes.

PSIO Craftsman PSIOCraftsmanPolishes the position with quiet moves others overlook PSIE Manager PSIEManagerSlowly squeezes until the opponent runs out of options PSRO Thinker PSROThinkerReads the opponent's plan first and answers from an unexpected angle PSRE Goalkeeper PSREGoalkeeperWears the opponent down with a defense that never breaks

The four axes

What do you aim for?
AAttackvsPPosition

A Many moves target the enemy king and pieces directly. High aggressive and tactical scores.

P Many moves build lasting advantages: pawn structure, weak squares, piece placement. High positional and prophylactic scores.

How do you treat risk?
WWildvsSSafe

W You sharpen the position and enjoy risky choices such as traps, gambles and sacrifices.

S You prefer moves that hold up against any reply, and trades that tidy the position.

Who drives the game?
IInitiativevsRReactive

I You take the lead, forcing your opponent's replies with threats.

R You parry threats and wait for the right moment to strike back.

How unusual are your moves?
OOriginalvsEExpected

O You often play moves that people at your rating rarely play, according to the human-move model Maia3.

E You mostly play the natural moves people at your rating play. Not weaker, just the proven path.

How it works

  1. Enter your usernameLoad your recent games from Chess.com or Lichess. You can also paste a PGN.
  2. Every move is analyzedStockfish scores 19 styles, and Maia3 estimates how likely a human at your rating is to play each move.
  3. Your type and insightsAcross several games you get your 4-letter type, similar famous players, traps and gambles, and missed chances.

FAQ

How many games do I need?

One game gives a result, but it becomes stable from about 5 games, and 10 games is reliable. Each axis shows a confidence bar.

Does it work for beginners?

Yes. You're compared with players at your own rating, so all 16 types appear at every level. A type describes tendencies, not strength.

Are my games uploaded anywhere?

No. All analysis happens inside your browser. See the privacy policy for details.

How long does it take?

From 30 seconds to a few minutes per game; a multi-game analysis takes a few minutes. The first time, the human-move model (about 45 MB) is downloaded once.

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