Annotation & Commentary
Tools that generate readable annotations and narrative commentary for games, not just numerical evaluations.
There is a big gap between +1.35 and “White has a long-term plan on the queenside because…”. The tools in this category try to close that gap, generating annotations you can actually read, show a student, or publish in a blog post.
4 tools in this category
Chess.com Game Review
Chess.com's built-in AI-powered Game Review with a coach avatar that walks you through each move.
DecodeChess
Explains engine moves in plain English — why a move is strong, not just that it is.
Noctie.ai
Conversational AI chess coach that talks through your moves, suggests plans, and plays practice games with explanations.
Take Take Take
Magnus Carlsen's chess app. Play, follow elite events, and get plain-language AI explanations of every game you finish.