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Photo/diagram to FEN and scoresheet to PGN chess scanner...
What is ScanChess?
ScanChess helps chess players quickly convert chess positions from images or handwritten notes into digital formats. It solves the problem of tedious manual data entry, allowing players to analyze games, replay matches, or share their games without retyping every move.
You can upload photos of chessboards, screenshots, or diagrams to get an editable FEN string. For handwritten scoresheets, ScanChess can convert the moves into a PGN file. This makes it easy to bring your physical chess games into the digital world for further study and enjoyment.
Best forChess players who want to digitize game positions from photos or handwritten notes for analysis.
Key features
- Chess images to FENConvert board photos, screenshots, and diagrams into FEN strings.
- Scoresheets to PGNTurn handwritten chess scoresheets into PGN files.
- Image recognition for board positionsUpload or paste board images for analysis.
- Handwritten scoresheet conversionScan multiple pages of a game for PGN export.
- Free demos without accountExplore features with preloaded examples.
- Browser based toolsAnalyze, replay, or view PGNs without signing up.
Who should use ScanChess?
- Digitizing a game from a physical chessboard photo.
- Converting handwritten chess notes into a PGN file for analysis.
- Quickly getting a FEN string from a chess diagram online.
- Analyzing past games without retyping moves.
How to use ScanChess
- Upload a chessboard image or screenshot.
- Upload pages of a handwritten scoresheet.
- Review the converted FEN or PGN.
- Edit any discrepancies.
- Export your digital chess data.
ScanChess FAQ
Is ScanChess free to use?
Signing up gives you 10 free credits, enough for up to 10 board scans or 5 scoresheet scans. Board scans cost 1 credit and scoresheet scans cost 2 credits. Many analysis tools are available without an account.
Can it read handwritten scoresheets?
Yes, ScanChess can convert handwritten scoresheets into PGN files. Upload the pages of one game in order, and the moves will be read and checked against the rules.
What kind of board images can I use?
You can use JPG, PNG, or WebP images up to 15 MB. This includes screenshots, diagrams, and top-down photos of a chessboard. Angled photos or those with physical 3D pieces may require correction.
Do I need an account to use ScanChess?
You can use free demos and several analysis tools like the PGN viewer without an account. However, image recognition for board scans and scoresheet conversion requires sign-in and uses credits.
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