Scan your board. Get the position.
Point your camera at any chess board — physical or on-screen — and instantly get a digital position you can edit, analyze, and share.
Everything you need
Snap a Photo
Capture any chess board — take a photo or pick a screenshot. Our AI recognizes pieces and positions in seconds.
Edit the Board
Fine-tune the detected position with an intuitive drag-and-drop board editor.
Export Anywhere
Share as FEN or PGN. Import directly into your favorite engine or chess app.
How it works
Take a photo
Open the app and snap a picture of any chess position — from a book, screen, or over-the-board game.
Review & edit
The AI detects every piece. Tap to correct any mistakes on the interactive board.
Export & play
Copy the FEN, generate a PGN, or open the position directly in your favorite chess app.
Simple pricing
Start free. Unlock GM mode with a one-time purchase when you're ready.
Free
$0
- 2 scans · recharge every 24h
- Board editor
- FEN & PGN export
- Bonus scans available
GM Mode
$4.99 USD
One-time purchase
- Unlimited scans
- Board editor
- Scan history
- No ads
- Priority processing
Ready to play?
Download chess2board for free and turn any board into a digital position.