Category | Price | Seller | Device |
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Games | $2.99 | Next Chess Move LLC | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
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!
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.
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.
If you want to learn how to play and need help with strategies this is the app for you.
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.
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!
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.