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Noctie Chess Trainer

Noctie Chess Trainer

Train chess with AI

577 ratings
35 reviews
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 28, 2023
  • July 9, 2026

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Developer

Noctie AB
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About

Master chess openings and tactics with a human-like AI trainer. Practice your repertoire, receive instant visual feedback on moves, and solve puzzles from your games. Set up any position or study lessons and endgames to improve your overall chess skill.

✓Human-like AI opponents with 20 difficulty levels
✓Practice specific chess openings and import repertoires
✓Instant color-coded move quality feedback
✓Solve custom tactics puzzles from your games
✓Set up any position and study lessons/endgames
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Noctie Chess Trainer. Based on 577 reviews and a 4.7/5 average, it highlights the 12 positives and 21 negatives reviewers mention most about this game.

Positive things

  • 👍Great for learning chess
  • 💡Realistic time management simulation
  • 🚀Improves chess skills quickly
  • 💡Human-like play style
  • 💡Flashcard system for mistakes
  • 💡Responsive developer team
  • 👍Excellent training platform
  • 👍Useful for reaching higher ratings
  • 👍Good for building opening repertoire
  • 👍Immediate feedback after moves
  • 👍Supports eBoards and Chessnut Evo
  • 👍Encourages serious chess improvement

Negative things

  • 👎Blunders mislabeled
  • 👎Subscription required for themes
  • 👎Limited free content
  • 👎Puzzles are basic
  • 👎AI doesn't coach
  • 👎Update caused data loss
  • 👎Poor navigation after update
  • 👎AI plays at same level
  • 👎Analysis feature needs improvement
  • 👎Guided demo needed
  • 👎Default to blitz mode is annoying
  • 👎Weak in analysis
  • 👎Inaccurate Elo evaluation
  • 👎Flashcard implementation is bad
  • 👎Unforgiving at lowest difficulty
  • 👎AI strength not aligned with rating
  • 👎Inaccurate hints/feedback
  • 👎Opening hints too short
  • 👎Cannot play specific branches on mobile
  • 👎Game reviews lack detailed analysis
  • 👎Portrait mode layout issue on iPad
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What's New in Noctie Chess Trainer

1.15.2

July 9, 2026

Our new rating system is here! Earn your rank in calibration games and climb through 25 levels. - A new chart on the Progress tab shows your rating over time - The daily XP goal is back on the home screen, with a new XP log - New fast play setting: Noctie moves without delay - Move quality feedback can now be set separately for games and review - Minor improvements and bug fixes

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Subscription plans

Club Noctie

Instant feedback, hints, flashcards & more

$13.901 Month
7 Days trial
Price Updates
July 27, 2026→$13.90
June 23, 2025→$13.90
October 20, 2024→$14.99
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User reviews

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Clutch

Downloaded have 10 credits started game and nothing happened tried again now down to 9 credits made move and nothing again…
AlevelPhysicsAlevelPhysics

Response from developer

Hi, Sorry for the bad first experience. We had a temporary server issue on June 14th which probably is what you encountered. Thanks for giving Noctie a try and for leaving feedback.

Great app

Very convenient app especially for those who just starting learning chess. Many practical tasks helping improve
Daniil KurilovDaniil Kurilov

Good, but 1 recommendation

Noctie is very good for many reasons, but everyone else has already said those reasons and it’s pretty obvious why it’s really good. However, one key thing that playing bots on any site does not include is realistic time management. When playing timed games, I would recommend that noctie spends a realistic amount of time like a human would, even if they have already decided on a move. For example, if it is the opening, noctie would play faster. If it is in a tense position with lots of dynamics, it will think longer like a normal person. This is key because it simulates real games, and lets you think and calculate when it’s your opponents are making a move. This would take noctie from good to great, and I would love it.
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DILpckleDILpckle

Everything is a blunder

So when I do mistake it’s a blunder, do you know what a blunder is????
You need SUBSCRIPTION so you can change the theme.

Would not recommend just get chess.com it’s just better, and you don’t have to pay to change the theme, and everything isn’t a blunder.

Sadly I can’t give zero stars.
SéaneenSéaneen

Amazing

Amazing app wish there was a lifetime tier.
ReggieFaceReggieFace

Response from developer

Hi, thanks a lot for your feedback! We actually do have a lifetime tier, even though it's hidden at the moment. Feel free to contact me at andy@noctie.ai if you want help to transition. Cheers! /Andy

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

6 issues

Lost opening library and progress after update

Bug

User flow to rebuild opening library is terrible

Bug

Material difference calculation breaks with promoted queens

Bug

Layout cuts off chessboard in portrait mode on iPad

Bug

AI doesn't adjust strength based on user rating

Bug

Hints and feedback can be inaccurate

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Requested Features

11 requests

Lifetime tier option

Feature

Realistic time management for bots

Feature

Dark mode

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Choice of colors and chessboards

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Import games from Lichess/Chess.com for flashcards

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More moves in opening hints

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Ability to play specific opening branches on mobile

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Detailed computer analysis in game reviews

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Guided demo for new users

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Option to open PGN on Lichess from review page

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Export PGN after game

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FAQ

What does Noctie Chess Trainer do?

Noctie Chess Trainer helps you master chess by playing against a human-like AI. You can practice specific openings, train tactics, and improve your endgame skills. The app provides instant feedback on your moves and allows you to solve puzzles derived from your own games.

How does the AI trainer work?

The AI trainer is designed to mimic human play with 20 adjustable difficulty levels. It makes realistic mistakes and adapts to your skill, helping you improve gradually. Unlike standard chess engines, it follows opening lines as humans would, providing a more practical training experience.

Is Noctie Chess Trainer free to use?

The app is free to download and offers in-app purchases for additional features or content. While core training functionalities are available, certain advanced features or expanded content might require a purchase.

What are the system requirements for Noctie Chess Trainer?

The application requires an internet connection to function. Specific details regarding compatibility with operating systems or device models are typically found in the app store listing.

How can I use Noctie Chess Trainer to improve my chess?

You can improve by playing training games against the AI, focusing on specific openings you want to master, and reviewing your games to solve tactical puzzles. The instant visual feedback helps identify mistakes, and studying endgames ensures you're well-rounded.