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Review
Torch is a powerful chess analysis tool offering superior accuracy and speed, though it has yet to achieve widespread popularity. It is best suited for the professional chess community—those who demand high precision over convenience.
Strengths
- Outstanding analytical power—identifying positional imbalances and weaknesses with high precision
- Fast evaluation speed—evaluating complex positions in real time
- Deep positional understanding—delivering nuanced grasp of opening, middlegame, and endgame theory
Weaknesses
- Limited popularity—not yet widely known or adopted by a broad user base
- May lack deep integration with major third-party chess platforms—restricting access for casual players
- Potential pricing or access barriers—availability to the general public remains unclear
Use cases
Guides & videos
Torch is a chess engine (not an AI chatbot) developed from scratch by Chess.com, ranked #2 in the world. To use it: go to the Analysis board on Chess.com after playing or importing a game, then select Torch instead of Stockfish. Torch is well-suited for deep game analysis, uncovering blunders, and spotting missed opportunities. The engine features two modes: lightweight (fast) and full neural network (more accurate). Pro tip: run Torch alongside Stockfish to compare perspectives between two distinct engine architectures.