Nayku

Nayku is an AI-powered chess learning platform that pairs adaptive coaching technology with a vetted marketplace of human tutors. The platform uses AI to analyze your games, explain the reasoning behind better moves in plain language, and generate personalized practice sets targeting your specific weaknesses.

What sets Nayku apart from pure engine-based tools is its tutor marketplace. Coaches are vetted not just by rating but by teaching ability, with trial lessons and student feedback factored into the selection process. A matching algorithm pairs students with coaches based on learning style and goals, and sessions typically run 20 to 30 minutes, focused on reviewing recent games with access to the same AI analytics.

The platform includes adaptive puzzle drills drawn from your own games, a repertoire studio for opening preparation, endgame simulators, mistake heatmaps, and performance dashboards. Nayku offers free demo sessions for new users and is available on web, iOS, and Android, with coaches spanning multiple countries and time zones.

Founded by Nikhila and Praveena, Nayku operates as a broader tutoring platform covering several subjects, but its chess vertical has developed a particularly deep feature set for players looking to combine self-study with guided human instruction.