Learn about the state of chess AI and chess learning.
We've rebuilt Noctie's instant move feedback and game review from the ground up, with more accurate move grades, fairer feedback for beginners, richer explanations and better endgame judgment.
Samuel Sonning
October 14, 2026
Step-by-step guide for how to create opening books in Noctie
Andy Fang
March 27, 2026
Discover our curated list of the 10 most beautiful chess moves ever played, handpicked and commentated by IM & FIDE Senior Trainer Jesper Hall
Andy Fang
May 22, 2025
Algebraic notation is the standard chess notation, showing the move number, which piece that moved and the square that the piece moved to.
Andy Fang
May 10, 2025
Castling is a special move in chess that allows you to move two pieces at once. In this post we'll go through how it works and the history behind it.
Andy Fang
April 30, 2025
Everything you need to know about en passant in chess—how it works and the history behind it.
Andy Fang
April 24, 2025
Everything you need to know about pawn promotion in chess—how it works and the history behind it.
Andy Fang
April 13, 2025
Everything you need to know about PGN in chess—what it is, how it works, and how to use it like a pro to supercharge your improvement.
Andy Fang
April 5, 2025
Learn the Sicilian Dragon: a sharp, powerful weapon against White's 1. e4
Andy Fang
March 28, 2025
Learn how to create sparring positions and drill against a humanlike AI.
Andy Fang
March 12, 2025
An introduction to all chess world champions throughout history
Andy Fang
February 2, 2025
A walkthrough of one of the most famous chess games ever played: the Immortal Game.
Andy Fang
January 28, 2025
Everything you need to know about FEN in chess—what it is, how it works, and how to use it effectively to level up your game.
Andy Fang
January 18, 2025
Three easy to play and learn openings, and how to practice them in an effective way
Samuel Sonning
October 2, 2024
These simple principles for chess will win games for you. Learn to navigate the chess board.
Juan Ignacio Oyarzún
October 1, 2024
Annoyed by the English? Here's a simple setup for Black to neutralize the English opening without learning theory.
Samuel Sonning
October 1, 2024
Practical steps to help you improve your chess skills. Play games, analyze, make use of AI tools.
Juan Ignacio Oyarzún
September 13, 2024
Let's answer the perennial question about what constitutes a good chess rating
Samuel Sonning
September 9, 2024
Tips and tricks to get you winning chess games quickly
Juan Ignacio Oyarzún
September 8, 2024
Learn how chess AI can help you prepare and practice chess openings
Juan Ignacio Oyarzún
September 7, 2024
The most common mistake preventing you from increasing your rating
Samuel Sonning
August 13, 2024
Let's take a look at the most famous and influential chess AIs throughout history, from Deep Blue to Leela Chess Zero.
Samuel Sonning
August 5, 2024
Learn about our chess AI and how it enables chess learning via deliberate practice
Samuel Sonning
August 2, 2024
Playing chess against the computer can be a great tool for learning. Learn why.
Samuel Sonning
August 2, 2024