chess2board

Chess board scan · FEN & PGN

Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.

Snap any chess board — book, screen or live game — and get the FEN in seconds. Then train: describe a tactic in your own words, solve a real engine-verified puzzle. chess2board turns a photo of a chess board into a digital position in seconds. Point your camera at a physical board or an on-screen position—the app detects the pieces so you can review, correct, and use the position in your chess tools. FEATURES • Photo & screenshot: fast AI recognition of pieces and position • Board editor: fine-tune the position with drag-and-drop or tap-to-edit • Export: copy the FEN or generate a PGN for your engines and chess apps HOW IT WORKS • Open the app and photograph a position—from a book, a screen, or a live game. • Check the result on the interactive board and tap to fix any mistakes. • Copy the FEN, generate a PGN, or open the position in Lichess, Chess.com, and more. PLANS • The free tier gives you 2 scans—each slot recharges 24 hours after use—plus the board editor and FEN & PGN export. • GM mode (one-time in-app purchase, no subscription) unlocks unlimited scans, scan history, no ads, and priority processing—depending on what the app offers at the time of purchase. IMPORTANT Positions are produced by AI and may contain errors—always verify the position before using it in competition or for critical analysis. Download chess2board and go from any board to a usable digital position, easily. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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NEW — Puzzle tab Describe what you want to train in your own words and chess2board sets up a real, engine-verified puzzle on the board. Ask for a tactic ("easy back-rank mate", "knight fork for beginners") or for what's on the board ("a bishop on g2 and mate in 2", "a puzzle with two queens", "no pawns"). Free plan: 3 puzzles a day, GM Mode: unlimited. IMPROVED • Smaller, faster Android app • Bug fixes and stability improvements

Version 1.1.9

The developer, Vincent Asselin, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .

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Information

Seller
Vincent Asselin
Size
40.6 MB
Category
Board
Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
  • iPhone
    Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
  • iPad
    Requires iPadOS 15.1 or later.
  • iPod touch
    Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
  • Mac
    Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
  • Apple Vision
    Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
Languages
English
Age Rating
4+
In-App Purchases
Yes
Copyright
© Vincent Asselin
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