Why Engines Don't Teach You Chess

Best moves without context create dependence. Coaching creates transfer.

Engines are outstanding at ranking positions. Humans improve when they understand the recurring decision that failed — usually stopping calculation one move early, missing a forcing reply, or playing a plan that doesn't match the structure.

An engine will happily show you a big advantage. Your coach should tell you: this is the sixth hanging piece this month after a capture.

EloForge turns that insight into a loop: review the game, spot the pattern, assign drills, and check whether the mistake rate actually drops next week.