# Natural Chess AI — Ad-free Natural AI

> Ad-free Natural AI (iPhone/iPad app by David Paillot.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/natural-chess-ai/id6760036519 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [David Paillot](https://appshunter.io/developer/847370514)
- Category: Games, Strategy
- Price: $3.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 2.1 GB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Hindi, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2026-03-19
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/natural-chess-ai/id6760036519/reviews.md

## What is Natural Chess AI?

Natural Chess is a next-generation chess experience powered by a neural network designed to reproduce human intuition.

Unlike traditional chess engines based on heavy calculations, Natural Chess focuses on intuitive decision-making inspired by modern artificial intelligence systems such as AlphaZero.

The neural network has been trained on hundreds of thousands of chess games to develop a deep understanding of positions, tactical patterns, and strategy. Instead of endlessly calculating moves, it evaluates positions using intuition learned from real games.

A new AI designed for children is now available with 10 progressive difficulty levels. As the level increases, the AI becomes better at detecting checkmates and capturing pieces, allowing players to learn chess naturally and progressively.

This artificial intelligence was specifically developed for Natural Chess, offering a unique experience different from traditional chess engines.

Natural Chess works entirely offline. No Internet connection is required, so you can play anywhere, anytime.

Features:

• Neural network-based chess AI
• Trained on hundreds of thousands of games
• Intuitive play style close to human chess
• New kid-friendly AI with 10 progressive levels
• Improved checkmate and piece capture detection depending on the level
• Fully offline gameplay
• Simple, smooth, and accessible interface
• Suitable for beginners and experienced players alike

Natural Chess offers a new way to experience chess: more intuitive, more human, and more accessible.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.5 — 2026-06-16

A rare endgame bug that could cause the Analytical AI to freeze when using Quiescence Search has been fixed. Analysis sessions now complete much more smoothly and reliably, even in complex endgame positions.

### 1.0.4 — 2026-06-15

Completely redesigned game interface with a single screen displaying all essential information.

Settings are now accessible immediately when launching the app.

Analytical mode at depth 1 with Quiescence disabled is now the default setting, providing an easier AI opponent and a more beginner-friendly experience from the first launch.

New “Quiescence” option allowing greater control over the analytical AI.

Automatic saving of your preferences across iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

Smooth piece animations for a more natural and enjoyable playing experience.

Various usability improvements and performance optimizations.

### 1.0.3 — 2026-05-14

Child AI bug fixes and improvements : 
* Fixed a bug related to an uninitialized Zobrist key that could cause incorrect AI behavior, especially at advanced difficulty levels such as level 10.
* Fixed an issue in delta calculations using excessively large values during checkmate situations, which could lead to incorrect AI decisions at high difficulty levels, particularly at level 10.

### 1.0.2 — 2026-05-11

• Added a new “Kid AI” featuring 10 progressive difficulty levels. The higher the level, the better the AI becomes at detecting checkmates in both attack and defense, as well as direct piece captures.

### 1.0.1 — 2026-03-20

•	Added a “Stop AI / Continue AI” button next to the “New Game” button, allowing you to control when the AIs think and when they stop while playing against each other.
	•	Updated piece design: pieces now use a more traditional style, improving visibility and overall comfort when playing on the board.

## More apps by David Paillot

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All apps by David Paillot: https://appshunter.io/developer/847370514

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