Next Chess Move — Free Best-Move Finder
Wondering what the best next chess move is? Set up the position and this free tool calculates the strongest next move with Stockfish, right in your browser. Drag the pieces or paste a FEN, press calculate, and get the engine's move, the full line and the exact evaluation — no signup and no daily limit.
It is a fast, free alternative to nextchessmove.com and chessnextmove.com: instead of running on a shared server, Stockfish 18 runs on your own device, so the next move comes back in seconds and every position stays private.
Perfect for studying a position after a game, checking an opening idea, or working out the plan in a sharp middlegame — the tool shows not just the next move but the whole principal variation, so you learn why it is best, not just what it is.
Finding your next move
The strongest next move
Set up any legal position and get Stockfish's best next move in seconds, with the evaluation that shows exactly how much it helps.
See the full continuation
The tool shows the whole principal variation, so you see the moves that come after the next one and understand the idea behind it.
Drag pieces or paste a FEN
Build the position by hand, load it from a FEN, or play the moves out — however you set it up, the next-move finder evaluates it.
Eval bar and best lines
A clear eval bar shows who stands better while the top engine lines let you compare the best next move against the alternatives.
Runs on Stockfish 18
Powered by Stockfish 18, one of the strongest engines in the world, at real analysis depth — the same strength you would get from a desktop engine.
Free and private
No account, no cost and no limit on how many moves you find. The engine runs locally, so your positions are never uploaded to a server.
How to find the next chess move
Set up the position
Drag pieces onto the board or paste a FEN to load the exact position you want the next move for.
Calculate the move
Stockfish evaluates the position on your device and returns the strongest next move, updating the eval bar as it searches deeper.
See why it is best
Follow the principal variation to see how the game continues after the next move for both sides.
Try another idea
Play a different move to instantly recalculate the next best move and compare it against the engine's first choice.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find the best next move?
Set up the position on the board or paste a FEN, and the tool immediately calculates Stockfish's strongest next move along with the full line and the evaluation for both sides.
Is the next-move finder free?
Yes, and there is no daily limit. Stockfish runs in your browser, so you can find the next move in as many positions as you like for free, with no signup.
How is this different from nextchessmove.com?
It runs the full Stockfish 18 engine locally on your device instead of a shared server, so the next move comes back quickly with no queue or daily cap, and your positions stay private.
Which engine calculates the move?
Stockfish 18, one of the strongest chess engines in the world, compiled to WebAssembly so it runs at real analysis depth in your browser.
Can I use it on my phone?
Yes. The next-move finder works in any modern browser on phone, tablet or desktop, with nothing to install — the engine runs on your own device.
Is it OK to use during a live game?
No. Using an engine during a live game is cheating and violates the rules of chess.com, lichess and FIDE. Use it only to study positions and analyze finished games.