# Chess Notation Lab — Board Coordinate Master Class

> Chess training app for mastering board coordinates and piece movement. (iPhone/iPad app by Nishat Majid.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-notation-lab/id6480255515 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Nishat Majid](https://appshunter.io/developer/1727207034)
- Category: Games, Education, Board, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 26 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2024-04-01
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-notation-lab/id6480255515/reviews.md

## What is Chess Notation Lab?

Welcome to Chess Notation Lab! Are you struggling to identify squares, remember sequences, and follow chess notations? Do you have trouble visualizing Bishop diagonals? Or Knight jumps? Or worse, mapping the available moves for the Queen to get/avoid a deadly fork? This training app is designed to end this misery. There are 2 training modes, each with 5 unique training sessions carefully designed to dramatically uplift your mastery over chess squares and fluid piece movement. A small dose of regular practice will empower you to:

1. Spot a square as soon as you hear or see its coordinate
2. Fluidly move any piece around the board, even without a board
3. Translate a sequence of moves into their notation with ease
4. Immediately identify the color of a square
5. Stay oriented regardless of whether you're white or black
6. Follow along with chess tutorials, books, or discussions at ease and comfort
7. Massively speed up your thought process on any calculation
8. Finally, start playing blind chess!

Don't be surprised if you experience a sudden surge in rating simply by improving your square reading skills. The free version is already effective enough to significantly boost your chess career. However, if you want to support me and get the full version, first of all, thanks!! And then just a one-time purchase will unlock:

- Longer time controls
- Untimed practice mode
- Milestones and Achievements and
- Complete visualization of your records
- Compete with friends over the complete leaderboards

There will be no ads, neither in the full version nor in the free one. Just a beautiful and satisfyingly addictive path to mastering squares. The level of comfort you will feel about talking, reading or even thinking about chess is, believe me, just priceless.

Caution: If you are rated below 1500, this app may be less useful for you, and tactics training should be prioritized.

## Key features

- Identify squares by coordinate
- Fluid piece movement visualization
- Translate moves to notation
- Identify square color
- Orient on the board
- Speed up calculation
- Blind chess practice

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $9.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-notation-lab/id6480255515/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Marvellous

*2024-04-16*

Absolutely marvellous app in terms of design and functionality. Feeling more confident in my chess calculation and visualization. A must have for all chess enthusiasts and maybe even professionals.

### 5/5 — A must have for chess players

*2024-04-09*

Great for learning chessboard square names. Awesome gameplay/ puzzle solving approach to help improve visual/ memory ability. Love the clean interface, no ads… and best of all, it’s free!

**Developer response:** Thank you for your kind review.

## Frequently asked questions about Chess Notation Lab

### What is Chess Notation Lab?

Chess Notation Lab is a training application designed to help players master chess board coordinates, piece movement, and notation. It offers various training sessions to improve visualization and calculation speed.

### Who is Chess Notation Lab for?

This app is recommended for chess players rated 1500 and above. It focuses on improving fundamental board awareness and notation skills, which can be less beneficial for beginners prioritizing tactics.

### Does Chess Notation Lab have ads?

No, Chess Notation Lab is ad-free. The developer explicitly states there will be no advertisements in either the free or full version of the app.

### What are the benefits of the full version of Chess Notation Lab?

The full version, unlocked with a one-time purchase, offers longer time controls, an untimed practice mode, milestones and achievements, complete record visualization, and leaderboards for competing with friends.

### Can I play Chess Notation Lab offline?

The description does not specify offline play capabilities. However, the focus on training sessions and visualization suggests it may be playable without a constant internet connection.

### How often is Chess Notation Lab updated?

The latest version is 5.0, updated on 2025-09-18. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, the recent update indicates ongoing development and support.

### What devices support Chess Notation Lab?

Chess Notation Lab is available for iPhone and iPad, indicated by its supported devices list.

### What is the age rating for Chess Notation Lab?

Chess Notation Lab has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in chess training.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.0 — 2025-09-18

Updated Leaderboard.

### 4.61 — 2024-06-05

More optimized training algorithm.

### 4.6 — 2024-04-24

Refinement.

### 4.5 — 2024-04-21

UI improvement.

### 4.4 — 2024-04-12

UI simplification and performance improvement.

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## More apps by Nishat Majid

- [Chess Notation Trainer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-notation-trainer/id6476576060)
- [Mnemonics!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mnemonics/id6478067329)
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- [Mnemonics Pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mnemonics-pro/id6483685397)
- [Chess Notation Lab Pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-notation-lab-pro/id6483938642)

All apps by Nishat Majid: https://appshunter.io/developer/1727207034

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