What the green and orange ChessNavio arrows mean
A plain explanation of the arrow colours: the recommended move, the move that was played, and the stronger alternative in a review.
Green is the recommended move
The green arrow shows the continuation ChessNavio suggests in the current position. During a live hint it is the main selected line. When you review a finished game, the green arrow lets you compare a strong continuation with the move that was actually played.
Orange is the move you played
The orange arrow belongs to the review and shows the real move from the game when it is worth comparing with an alternative. It is not always a blunder: the move may have been fine but missed something more precise. The text next to the board explains how far the chances moved.
Colour is never the only clue
The arrows always come with captions that say «played» and «recommended». That matters for readers who find colours hard to tell apart, and it makes the comparison quicker for everyone. If you see an arrow without a caption, open the move card or update the interface to the current version.
When you see only one arrow
During a live hint one green arrow is usually enough: it shows the chosen continuation without crowding the board. Two arrows belong to the review, where you compare your own decision with a stronger one. You can pick an extra line from the list beside the board.
How to switch to another line
Click one of the suggested moves in the card. It becomes the main arrow and its short idea appears above the alternatives. That lets you compare plans on the position itself, without memorising notation or looking between several screens.
Why an arrow can disappear
After a move the old arrow is removed while ChessNavio confirms the new position. That short pause is normal: the assistant must not leave advice for a moment that has passed. If the position is recognised but the arrow stays away for a long time, open diagnostics or reload the page.