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Chess Next Move Calculator APK Download for Android

Mahajan Works
ToolsChessStockfishChess AnalysisBoard SetupComputer Practice
7.738K reviews
809.4K+Downloads
28.6 MBSize
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About Chess Next Move Calculator APK

Chess Next Move Calculator is a chess analysis and practice app for players who want help studying a position or training against an engine. Users can set up a board manually, recreate it from a photo, or enter FEN, then ask the Stockfish-powered predictor for a suggested continuation. A separate Play vs Computer mode offers adjustable engine strength, while side selection, language choices, and guided instructions make the main tools easier to configure. It works best for puzzles, completed-game review, and solo practice rather than assistance during live competitive play.

PublisherMahajan Works
Packagecom.chess.nextmovecalculatorai
SourceAPKBA Verified Mirror
CategoryTools

Features & use cases

Stockfish Position Analysis and Move Suggestions

Best Move Predictor focuses on a single chess position and helps players compare candidate moves with an engine recommendation. After arranging the board and choosing which side is to move, users can request the next move, inspect the position, and repeat the process as they explore tactical ideas. This makes the app useful for puzzles, post-game review, and checking a line that felt unclear.

The analysis workflow is powered by Stockfish and is designed to turn a board state into a practical study prompt. Instead of treating the answer as a shortcut, players can calculate first, view the suggestion, and then explain why it works. That habit is especially valuable for spotting forcing moves, missed defenses, and stronger continuations after a game has ended.

Photo, FEN, and Manual Board Setup

Different setup methods reduce the work of recreating a position. Users can place pieces manually for precise control, enter a FEN string for a known board state, or use the photo option when the position comes from a physical board or another screen. White-or-black selection helps keep the analysis aligned with the correct side to move.

The setup screen keeps these choices together with instructions, so players can switch methods instead of rebuilding every position the same way. Manual placement suits puzzles and unusual positions, FEN is efficient for shared or archived games, and photo setup is convenient when typing notation would take longer. Checking every piece and the active side before analysis remains important for a meaningful result.

Adjustable Elo Practice Against the Computer

Play vs Computer provides a separate practice board for users who want a full game rather than a one-position calculation. The engine Elo control lets players adjust the challenge, making it possible to start with a manageable opponent and raise the difficulty as their calculation and board awareness improve.

Players can choose a side, make moves directly on the board, and use the surrounding controls to reset or revise a session. This mode fits short solo practice, opening rehearsal, and experimentation with unfamiliar structures. Because the opponent strength is adjustable, the same screen can support beginners learning legal plans and experienced players seeking a tougher engine game.

Guided Setup for Multilingual Chess Study

The opening flow begins with language selection and a short tutorial that explains how to build a board for Best Move Predictor. This guidance lowers the entry barrier for users who understand chess but are new to FEN notation, photo recognition, or engine-based analysis. Instructions remain available from the setup area when a reminder is needed.

The combination of language choices, guided setup, position tools, and computer practice gives the app several roles in a study routine. A player can revisit a completed game, solve a tactical position, compare a personal candidate with Stockfish, or play an engine session at a chosen strength. These uses are best kept to solo training and post-game learning, not live rated competition.

File integrity (SHA-256)

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Signing Certificate SHA-256
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Security scan results

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Verified at: 07/23/2026, 09:27:55 / Scan target: Chess Next Move Calculator Android APK 7.1.0

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Install test results

Samsung SM-S911U1Usable UI reached after Google Play mediation

Install Test Result

Package: com.chess.nextmovecalculatorai Version: 7.1.0 Version code: 79 Device: Samsung SM-S911U1 Android version: not recorded; build AP3A.240905.015.A2 Launch result: the source-only launch redirected to Google Play; after Play mediation, the app opened usable onboarding and product UI. Reached screens: language selection, tutorial, home, Play vs Computer, and settings.

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Ads / in-app purchases / forced behavior

AdsNot observed

No advertisement appeared in the retained language, tutorial, home, board, or settings path; the current store listing still labels the app as containing ads.

In-app purchasesObserved

The home screen includes Premium, the tutorial labels FEN import as premium-only, and the package declares billing capability; no purchase was attempted.

Forced loginNot observed

The retained flow reached the tutorial, home, computer board, and settings without a mandatory login prompt.

Forced updateNot confirmed

The source-only launch opened a Google Play Get this app gate, but the available evidence cannot distinguish an update, install-source, display-split, or license requirement.

Issues found during testing

  • The source-only XAPK launch redirected to a Google Play Get this app gate before usable product screens were reached.
  • Google Play added a config.xxhdpi runtime split that was absent from the supplied XAPK, so the usable session was not an unmodified source-only runtime.
  • No purchase, account login, or camera permission grant was completed.
  • Only one device was covered, and the Android version number was not explicitly recorded in the snapshot.

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Suitable / not suitable audiences

Suitable for

  • Chess players reviewing completed games or studying individual positions.
  • Learners who want Stockfish suggestions after calculating their own candidate moves.
  • Players who want adjustable computer practice and flexible board setup.

Not suitable for

  • Users looking for online multiplayer or a full social chess platform.
  • Users who need a source-only XAPK launch without Google Play mediation.
  • Players seeking engine assistance during live rated competition.
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