Name: Next Chess Move
Rating: 4.01786 (56 reviews)

User Reviews for Next Chess Move

4.02 out of 5

56 Ratings

3 years ago, The Redstone Pro

Pretty good,

It’s a good app, but I really don’t see any major advantages to using this over the free website, they both give you access to pretty much the same things. I may be nitpicking but in my opinion if you pay for an app you should get access to some premium features, I’m not saying paid users should get access to the most advanced hardware, I just think people that pay for the app should be paying for more features compared to the website, instead of the app being practically a carbon copy of the free website. Other than that, great app! Keep up the good work.

4 years ago, R2R-54

Very Useful App

It may not be intuitive but as soon as you learn how to use this app, it is very helpful in the move analysis. I have upgraded to the pro version as I can make use of the 20core CPU in move calculations - with 4 different engines. For now I don’t have to buy a muti-core PC for the purposes of doing move analysis as this app allows me do the same. My suggestion for improvement - while it it compatible with iPad, it does not do the landscape format. Thus it is a little bit awkward to the edit on my saved boards using the iPad as the display is in the portrait mode, and my keyboard is oriented on the landscape. Another thing if possible is to increase the analysis time as the max time is only 30seconds. While 30 sec analysis can do a lot, the additional time will ensure that you are getting the best move possible within that alloted time. I know it means addition of more hardware and more costs. You get what you pay for, and for me if I am getting my money’s worth, I could possible pay more.

6 years ago, Zeekiel

Very nice appearance, and feel to the app.

The app gives the impression of a ‘premium’ feel, if you will. It has a very modern look, and it is simplistic to utilize. Despite all those positive comments, there is room for improvement. I’ve noticed that if an illegal move is made on the board, if I’d copied the FEN/PGN, it won’t give you the exact game (PGN), only the current position from were the illegal move was made. This is a problem because when you castle, legally, the chess game will not show every move being made when you copy the PGN. I do know, and it makes sense, as to why the whole chess game won’t show, as it is an illegal move, but castling shouldn’t be considered illegal. I do wonder if there is a way to castle, however, if not, I’d recommend that if you ‘capture’, or place the King in the Rook’s square, you’d castle. Ultimately, there are many feedback by users, and suggestions, and should be taken to consideration. This app is great, and it deserves five stars.

12 months ago, Allnicknamesaretaken4879

Good but not great

For 3 dollars it is nice to have on my phone if I want to see what moves I should have played in a game but I’d be willing to pay more for a feature that lets me use a screenshot or photo of a board to pre place the pieces rather than have to do it myself.

6 years ago, rxp3292

Waste of money - Edited

The app doesn't come with any instructions on how to use and calculates moves only for white side. Edit: I figured out the button to switch between black and white. App works nicely, UI could be lot better. Could not find an option to delete saved games.

2 years ago, OldGringo52

Worth it

This app does so much to hold my data and present me with multiple engine calculations. I invested in the Pro and will renew when the time comes. Sometimes “FREE” is very limited in what can do for your game. The Pro NCM is well worth the cost to me.

2 years ago, The-Bum

No Arrows or Directional Lines

The app does not provide an arrow, or other directional indicators for the next best move. It does provide letter and number for the squares however. This addition would make the app much better and easier to use.

4 years ago, ActiveMatx

No other app like it

This app is like the website but more convenient. It’s amazing. I learn a lot using this app and even the free version is pretty good. The paid version offers a much more robust calculation for the real serious chess players.

6 years ago, kingware704

It’s pretty good

Good app. It would be 5 stars if you could name your boards and it would show the name, on the side of the board, under ‘saved boards’ tab.

5 years ago, cabooster

Very good

App is great all I just wish it would switch turns after calculating a move or at least have an option to do so besides that no complaints here!

7 years ago, Satori•

Excellent

I don't usually review stuff here but this app is easy to use, quick, and a great tool to up your game. I don't always follow it 100% just preferring to play my own game, an make my own mistakes. Very helpful

4 years ago, ALFAKHAMA88

I pad version

Very helpful app in practicing chess and learning mistakes and best move When there ll be ipad version Please do

7 years ago, Blundernot

Great app!

Love this chess app. The display is so sharp and clear. Can really help improve your game.

8 months ago, Jared Thomson - xoorath

Kind of works

The app is pretty buggy and decides sometimes that the best move is to delete a piece. I also wish it would show a few candidate options instead of just the top computed ones.

6 years ago, ReilDeil

Nice little helper

Really nice app to help figure out the optimum move.

4 years ago, SherCraft

Always error response

I get error response most of the time. I’m so frustrated about it. Fix it please or I will just have to delete this app from my iPhone.

4 years ago, Tuckleberryfinn

Stole my money

I paid you guys the 20 bucks for the one year subscription. I log in recently and the subscription is gone. There is no option to restore my purchase. Pretty weak guys.. pretty weak.

7 years ago, Owenman12

Gr8

Use it to cheat against my brother if I'm ever on a losing streak

4 years ago, Gpolanco07

App is the same as webpage.

I tried to pay to use extra servers, sign in doesn’t work. I wouldn’t have purchased this app had I known it’s the exact same as the webpage.

6 years ago, MikeBettencourt

Awesome app!

Love this app. Easy to use and super helpful for learning.

7 years ago, serna345

Super Tool

Easy to use, great crisp look.

7 years ago, sanj

Just what I needed

Great tool for what if analysis.

6 years ago, KC562LB

MUST HAVE

Best couple dollars I have ever spent on the App Store. WIN EVERY TIME!!

11 years ago, DJ CoMA

I like it. Better analysis than Chess-Wise.

Like most amateur chess players, I sometimes request a little help from a computer to decide what to do next. That is just what this program is for. This position analyzer is super simple to use. Board position setup is much faster and less frustrating than Chess-Wise, another app I've used regularly. Also, I am by no means a chess expert, but I have played a great deal of correspondence chess and I like the suggested moves from Next Chess Move better than the suggestions by Chess-Wise. Next Chess Move "thinks" longer and seems to come up with moves with better long-term consequences.

6 months ago, Baebus

terrible UI

Absolutely horrendous UI. I've never had so much trouble using a chess analysis tool.

4 years ago, HyundaiOfNewport

Waste of time

Every move it suggests is a blunder. Clearly whoever designed this is a sadist

8 years ago, Heiaoxoooocdss

Very great

Very great app, and it has a very clean layout. However, if you use the website rather than the app, it has a stockfish 8 setting which is said to be stronger, and an option for the calculated move to automatically be played in the engine so you don't have to move the piece after you calculate the move. Other than that the app works perfect, and it defiantly easier to access than the website when you are on a mobile device.

9 years ago, AidanAB5

Awesome

It's absolutely amazing, I love it, and I use almost everyday. It really helps if you never know what moves to make, how to respond to your opponents move, or if you're up against a computer and you just can't beat it. It helped a lot on Play Magnus, so if you have that app and you can't beat an age, then I recommend you buy this app.

10 years ago, Oryon1033

Great app

This engine has made me a better player. I find myself needing to consult it less and less and it helps me to understand what is the most logical next step. The only gripe I have is the GUI. Some things need tweaking. If I choose to flip the board it should only flip the board I'm currently on. Otherwise it's a wonderful tool.

10 years ago, PastChessFailureNowMaster17923

This App Works

I for my whole life have been awful at chess. No matter how many games I played. I net one of my friends that I could beat them while I wasn't paying attention and was texting on my phone 😜. I WON! This app works get it now!

8 years ago, Ric Valentino

Simple but effective

I use this to track moves on games I play to test if I made the correct move and see what the apps suggested move. It gives me exactly what I'm looking for when playing a game of chess.

7 years ago, R Cizzle

Bugs.

The update said Bug fixes, but there were no bugs till this update... Update: Fixed the bugs!!!

8 years ago, Gabby Gordon

Amazing!!

I love this app! Super helpful when you want to beat your friends in a game of chess. Also great for studying the game!

9 years ago, NLMIller

User friendly

Very easy to use. Excellent teacher

9 years ago, Jamesk15

Great app

The update looks great and functions perfectly.

9 years ago, Mattwurst

Great help

This is a helpful app. I'm learning a great deal from it, and beating my friend at e-mail chess doing it.

11 years ago, Itisaseasyas123

Excellent app

If you want to learn how to play and need help with strategies this is the app for you.

8 years ago, Chris the sailor

Great app to learn

What an excellent app to understand making bold moves!

9 years ago, Stdras

Love this app!!!

This app is really making my game better!

9 years ago, moselmann

Rating

This program is amazing and a perfect tool for improving my chess. Just a question for more help: How can I print my or my opponents positions after a move or after a completed game? Kurt

9 years ago, Celpro

Great

Terrific tutor. Offers highly imaginative and bold solutions. Love it.

9 years ago, Neofaust

Handy

10 years ago, K0nkrete

Awesome!

I love this app!!!

4 years ago, Ace7037

Banned from chess.com

This app got me banned from chess.com, how did that happen?

4 years ago, iAn0ma1y

False advertising

The app said $2.99 and I was charged $10.81. Extremely disappointing app. A subscription is needed after purchasing!

Description

NCM is a powerful chess calculator that runs Stockfish 16.1 directly on your device. The app also includes free access to a growing list of engines running on NCM's remote single core CPU hardware: • Stockfish latest official releases and development builds • Lc0 (all official networks and several contrib networks) • GNU Chess • Arasan • Berserk • Black Marlin • Caissa • Cfish • Clover • Combusken • CorChess • Counter • Defenchess • Demolito • Devre • Ethereal • Fire • Frozenight • Halogen • Igel • Koivisto • Laser • Lc0 • Mantissa • Marvin • Minic • Nalwald • Nemorino • OpenTal • Pawn • Rice • RubiChess • Seer • ShashChess • Smallbrain • Stash • Stockfish • Stormphrax • Sunfish • Tucano • Vajolet2 • Velvet • Viridithas • Wasp • Weiss • Winter • Xiphos • asmFish The optional NCM Pro in-app purchase provides one year access to powerful hardware and features that significantly enhance the strength of calculations: • Ryzen 5950X 16 CPU-core servers • RTX 2080 GPUs for LcZero • 6-man syzygy tablebases on SSD drives