Next Chess Move is an indispensable tool for the modern chess player, serving as a powerful, pocket-sized grandmaster. It isn't a game in the traditional sense, but rather a sophisticated analysis engine that helps players understand the 'why' behind the best moves. Its recent overhaul to version 5.0 has made it faster and more capable than ever.
The app shines in its simplicity and raw power. By utilizing remote hardware (Ryzen 7950X servers), it can run heavy-duty engines like Stockfish 18 and Lc0 without draining your phone's battery or causing it to overheat. This allows for deep calculation that a local app simply couldn't handle. The ability to scan positions or input PGNs makes it perfect for post-game analysis.
For students of the game, the addition of clear explanations for why a move is recommended is a game-changer. It’s no longer just about 'Stockfish says +1.5'; it’s about understanding the positional advantages. While it's a tool that must be used ethically outside of live competition, it is the best companion an aspiring chess master could ask for.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 5.2.0Mon Feb 02 2026
- Upgrading to Stockfish 18
NCM is a powerful chess calculator that runs Stockfish 17.1 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)
• Alexandria
• Arasan
• asmFish
• Berserk
• Black Marlin
• Caissa
• Cfish
• Clover
• Combusken
• CorChess
• Counter
• Defenchess
• Demolito
• Devre
• Ethereal
• Fire
• Frozenight
• GNU Chess
• Halogen
• Horsie
• Igel
• Koivisto
• Laser
• Mantissa
• Marvin
• Minic
• Nalwald
• Nemorino
• Obsidian
• OpenTal
• Patricia
• Pawn
• PlentyChess
• Rice
• RubiChess
• Seer
• ShashChess
• Smallbrain
• Starzix
• Stash
• Stormphrax
• Sunfish
• Tucano
• Vajolet2
• Velvet
• Viridithas
• Wasp
• Weiss
• Winter
• Xiphos
• Zahak
The optional NCM Pro in-app purchase provides one year access to powerful hardware and features that significantly enhance the strength of calculations:
• Ryzen 7950X 16 CPU-core servers
• RTX 2080 GPUs for LcZero
• 6-man syzygy tablebases on SSD drives
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.NCM is a powerful chess calculator that runs Stockfish 17.1 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)
• Alexandria
• Arasan
• asmFish
• Berserk
• Black Marlin
• Caissa
• Cfish
• Clover
• Combusken
• CorChess
• Counter
• Defenchess
• Demolito
• Devre
• Ethereal
• Fire
• Frozenight
• GNU Chess
• Halogen
• Horsie
• Igel
• Koivisto
• Laser
• Mantissa
• Marvin
• Minic
• Nalwald
• Nemorino
• Obsidian
• OpenTal
• Patricia
• Pawn
• PlentyChess
• Rice
• RubiChess
• Seer
• ShashChess
• Smallbrain
• Starzix
• Stash
• Stormphrax
• Sunfish
• Tucano
• Vajolet2
• Velvet
• Viridithas
• Wasp
• Weiss
• Winter
• Xiphos
• Zahak
The optional NCM Pro in-app purchase provides one year access to powerful hardware and features that significantly enhance the strength of calculations:
• Ryzen 7950X 16 CPU-core servers
• RTX 2080 GPUs for LcZero
• 6-man syzygy tablebases on SSD drives



















Next Chess Move (NCM) is a premier chess analysis tool for players of all levels. Using remote high-performance hardware, the app allows you to calculate the best possible moves using engines like Stockfish 18 and Leela Chess Zero (Lc0). Whether you're analyzing a completed game or practicing openings, NCM provides deep engine evaluations, PGN parsing, and iPad support for a comprehensive study experience.
Latest Stockfish 18 Engine
Remote Server Calculation
Lc0 (Leela Chess Zero) Support
PGN Parsing and Export
iPad and Dark Mode Support
Simply set up your board position and tap calculate. The app will use remote servers to find the optimal move and provide a numerical evaluation of the position.
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Upgrade to NCM Pro to access more powerful hardware and longer think times, allowing for even deeper tactical insights and endgame tablebases.
No, it uses remote high-performance servers to save your battery and provide faster results.