Chess opening explorer
See the most popular continuations from any chess position, drawn from millions of master games — each move shows how often it's played and its win/draw/loss record. Filter by rating tier and time control in Masters mode, switch to Personal mode to explore your own game history, or paste a FEN straight into the command palette to jump to any position. No account is required to browse.
Frequently asked questions
What is the chess opening explorer?
A database tool that shows the most popular next moves from any position, with win/draw/loss percentages and game counts drawn from millions of master games. Tap any move to play it and keep exploring deeper.
Is the opening explorer free?
Yes — every account can explore master games for free up to eight moves deep. Coach Pro unlocks unlimited depth.
Can I explore my own games instead of master games?
Yes — switch to "Personal" mode to see the openings and continuations from your own game history instead of the masters database.
Can I filter by rating or time control?
Yes — in Masters mode, filter by rating tier (e.g. 2300+ Elo) and by game type (bullet, blitz, rapid, or classical) to see how a given level or time control tends to play a position.
Can I jump straight to a specific position?
Yes — paste a FEN into the command palette (or press ⌘K / Ctrl+K) and it loads that exact position into the explorer.