Chess Accuracy Calculator

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What is Chess Accuracy?

Chess accuracy is a percentage that measures how closely your moves match the computer's recommended best moves. A higher accuracy means you played more like a perfect chess engine, while lower accuracy indicates more suboptimal decisions.

The accuracy calculation works by analyzing the centipawn loss of each move — how much evaluation you "lost" compared to the best move. This centipawn loss is converted to win probability, then averaged across all your moves to produce the final percentage.

Accuracy is useful for tracking improvement over time, comparing performance across games, and identifying where you tend to make the most costly mistakes.

What is a Good Chess Accuracy?

Your expected accuracy depends heavily on your rating level. Here's what to aim for:

Rating RangeExpected AccuracyDescription
Under 80050-60%Beginner — many blunders expected
800-120060-70%Novice — fewer major blunders
1200-160070-80%Intermediate — consistent play
1600-200080-88%Advanced — solid technique
2000-240085-92%Expert/Master — high precision
2400+90-98%Grandmaster — near-perfect play

Note: Accuracy can vary significantly by game. Time control, complexity of positions, and whether you're winning or defending all affect your accuracy score.

How We Calculate Accuracy

chess.koz.tv uses the Lichess accuracy formula, which is based on win probability conversion:

  1. Each position is evaluated by Stockfish 17 to get a centipawn score
  2. Your move's evaluation is compared to the best move's evaluation
  3. The centipawn difference is converted to win probability loss
  4. All moves are averaged to produce your accuracy percentage

This method is more nuanced than simply counting blunders, as it considers the magnitude of each mistake and weights critical positions appropriately.

Why Does My Accuracy Differ from Chess.com?

If you've used Chess.com's game review, you may notice different accuracy numbers. This is because Chess.com uses their proprietary CAPS (Computer Aggregated Precision Score) formula, while we use the Lichess win probability method.

Neither is "wrong" — they're just different mathematical approaches to measuring move quality. Generally:

  • Chess.com accuracy often shows slightly higher numbers
  • Lichess/chess.koz.tv accuracy is more sensitive to small inaccuracies
  • Both correlate strongly with playing strength

The important thing is consistency: track your accuracy over time using the same platform to measure improvement.

How to Improve Your Chess Accuracy

1.

Analyze Your Games

Review every game to understand where you went wrong. Focus on moves with high centipawn loss.

2.

Solve Tactics Daily

Most accuracy losses come from missed tactics. 15-30 minutes of puzzles daily builds pattern recognition.

3.

Play Longer Time Controls

Give yourself time to think. Accuracy in 10-minute games is typically 10-15% higher than bullet.

4.

Use Batch Analysis

Analyze multiple games to find recurring mistake patterns and problematic positions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good chess accuracy percentage?
A good accuracy depends on your rating. Beginners typically score 55-65%, intermediate players 70-80%, advanced players 80-90%, and masters 90%+. Focus on improving your personal average over time.
Is 90% accuracy good in chess?
Yes, 90% accuracy is excellent — this is master-level play. If you consistently achieve 90%+ accuracy, you're playing at a very high level with minimal mistakes.
Why is my accuracy lower in fast games?
Time pressure causes more mistakes. In bullet (1-2 minutes), even grandmasters see accuracy drops of 10-20% compared to classical games. This is normal.
Is the accuracy calculator free?
Yes! chess.koz.tv provides unlimited free accuracy calculations. No signup required — just import your games and see your accuracy for every game.

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