ChessPause
From creator of Chessvision.ai used by 500k+ people

Play less.
Win more.

You love chess. The "just one more" cycle?
Maybe a little less.

Set a daily playing limit. Pause between games.
Study your way to more playing time.

Get Chrome extensionAll platforms

Available for Chrome on desktop. More platforms below.

Made forChess.comLichess
YOUR NEXT MOVE WILL BE BETTER AFTER STUDY
A better chess rhythmEXAMPLE
  1. 01
    PLAY30 min / day

    Play within your limit

    Set up your daily limit, plus any extra minutes you've earned.

  2. 02
    PAUSELimit reached.

    Finish your current game

    Take a breath before starting the next one. Time for some study.

  3. 03
    STUDY15 min

    Make time to learn

    Choose your study time and start the timer. Use a resource you love.

  4. 04
    EARN MORE PLAY+10 min

    Your next game awaits

    Study complete. Your extra time is added automatically.

Back to 01, with 10 earned minutes of play.
Example times. You choose your limits and rewards.
Studying is optional. You can also wait for your daily reset.
Finish your current game. Your time. Your limits. Study wherever you like.

A PLAN THAT FEELS LIKE YOU

One page.
Your whole plan.

Start with usernames of your chess accounts. Set a daily playing limit, then choose whether studying earns you a little more play.

Everything is in one place, with clear steps to guide you. Arrange your study tools, add your favorite websites, and customize your reminder's heading and message.

Make room for better chess
Your settings stay on your device.
No chess password needed.
Your playing planExample setup
  1. 01

    Your chess accounts

    Input your username for Chess.com or Lichess, or both.

  2. 02

    Your daily playing limit

    Choose your daily limit. A fresh start at your chosen reset time.

    30 min / day
  3. 03

    A little study, a little more play

    Chose how much you study and how much extra playing time you earn.

    15 min +10 min
  4. 04

    Select your study tools

    Pick your favorites and add your custom ones.

  5. 05

    Customize your pause reminder

    A little pause. A better next move.
    You've reached your playing limit. Study more. Win more.

One playing limit across your enabled accounts.

YOUR CHESS. YOUR WAY TO LEARN.

More time with
the good stuff.

A few puzzles. A chapter of your chess book. That opening you keep meaning to learn.

ChessPause gives you a reason to start. Choose where to study, add your own websites, and put your favorite tools first.

A simple timer, built on trust. An optional sound lets you know when study time is up.
Your next study breakA few ideas
Sharpen your tacticsChess.com puzzlesFind the next great moveLichess puzzlesGet back to that chess bookChessvision.ai eBook Reader
+ Your favorite courses, books & websites

Want your chess app here? Email us at hello@chesspause.com

MAKE ROOM FOR BETTER CHESS HABITS

A little pause.
A better next move.

Available for Chrome. More platforms coming soon.

Chrome ExtensionGet ChessPause
Firefox Extension(Coming soon)
Safari Extension(Coming soon)
Microsoft Edge Extension(Coming soon)
iOS App(Coming soon)
Android App(Coming soon)

The Chrome extension is for desktop. iOS and Android apps are coming soon.

A few good questions.

Will ChessPause interrupt an ongoing game?+

The browser extension is designed to let your current game finish and pause the next one. Your reminder appears on the main playing pages, so you can keep using analysis and study tools.

Do I have to study to play?+

No. Your daily limit resets at your chosen time. Study rewards are optional and let you earn additional playing time before the next reset.

Can I choose my own study tools?+

Yes. Use the suggested tools or add your own websites, then arrange them in the order you prefer. You can also study with an offline book or board. The timer is built on trust.

Do I need to keep the Study room open?+

No. With Chrome running, your study session can finish and add your earned time even with the Study room closed. You can enable a completion sound in your playing plan and test it there.

Can I turn ChessPause off for a chess site?+

Yes. Disable either site in your playing plan and save your changes. You can also disable both to pause tracking and play-button restrictions.

Where can I get ChessPause?+

Available for Chrome. More platforms coming soon. Get the Chrome extension using the download buttons above.

CHROME EXTENSION

Get ChessPause for Chrome

The Chrome download link will be added here shortly. Please check back, or email us for help.