Chess archetypes
Chess Player Types
Chesstyle uses 16 chess player types built from four axes. Learn the archetypes, then take the Chesstyle test to see which one fits you.
The practical archetypes
Useful chess player types describe decisions: attackers seek initiative, tactical players calculate forcing moves, positional players improve structure, defenders prevent threats, technicians convert endings, opening specialists rely on preparation, creative players create unfamiliar positions, and practical players maximize human difficulty.