chess2board
Vincent Asselin Games iPhoneiPadiPod touch
chess2board is a free Games app for iPhone and iPad by Vincent Asselin. Requires iOS 15.1. Updated October 10, 2026.
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 40 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Oct 10
- 2026 · v1.2.0
Screenshots
About chess2board
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/
What’s new
Version 1.2.0 · Updated October 10, 2026
IMPROVED • Clearer scan screen: choose "Board" or "Scoresheet" at a glance, each with its own icon • After a scoresheet scan, the app switches back to board mode for your next photo • Bug fixes and stability improvements
App privacy
The developer, Vincent Asselin, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
- Identifiers: Device ID
- Usage Data: Advertising Data
Data Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Identifiers: User ID
- Usage Data: Product Interaction
- Purchases: Purchase History
- Contact Info: Email Address
- User Content: Photos or Videos
Used for: Analytics, App Functionality
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Identifiers: Device ID
- Usage Data: Advertising Data
Used for: Third-Party Advertising, Analytics
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