Chessie

Key Features

• •Scan any chess position: Point your camera at a physical board or upload a photo. Chessie reads the position in seconds, allowing you to analyze real games from anywhere without manual setup.
• •Instant board recognition: Pieces and squares are detected automatically. No manual setup is needed; just confirm the detected position and jump straight into analysis.
• •Import games from Chess.com and Lichess: Paste a PGN from your clipboard, verify the board and moves, then run full game analysis in the app without retyping games by hand.
• •Analyze with Stockfish: Powered by the Stockfish engine, Chessie provides evaluations and lines you can trust. See depth and understand what is really happening on the board.
• •Top 10 best moves: Every turn surfaces up to ten candidate moves ranked by strength. Compare options quickly and pick the line that fits your style.
• •Works offline: Unlimited scanning and analysis without Wi-Fi or mobile data. Your games stay on your device so you can practice and review wherever you are.
• •Game review with move grades: Every move gets a grade from Brilliant to Blunder. The mascot reacts to your moves, making review engaging and helping you identify mistakes.
• •Move explanations for graded moves: Get context behind why a move is classified as Brilliant, Best, Excellent, Good, Inaccuracy, Mistake, or Blunder, deepening your understanding.

Use Cases

• •Reviewing over-the-board tournament games: After a tournament, scan the final position from a photo you took. Chessie instantly reads the board, runs Stockfish analysis, and highlights your best and worst moves, so you can learn from the game immediately.
• •Analyzing online games from Chess.com or Lichess: Copy the PGN of a recent game, paste it into Chessie, and get a full move-by-move analysis with grades and top candidate moves. No need to manually enter each position.
• •Studying endgame positions offline during travel: Use Chessie's offline scanning and analysis on a plane or train. Just take a picture of an endgame from a book or board, and study the best lines without needing internet.
• •Coach demonstrating mistakes to a student: A coach scans a position from a classic game or a student's game. They use Chessie's evaluation and top moves to explain why a move was a mistake and what the better alternative was.
• •Exploring alternative moves with top 10 best moves: While analyzing a critical position, use the top 10 candidate moves feature to compare different lines. Choose the continuation that aligns with your playing style and learn why the engine ranks some moves higher.
• •Getting move-by-move feedback on a blunder-filled game: After a frustrating loss, import the game and review each move's grade. Identify which moves were blunders or inaccuracies, and study the recommended alternatives to avoid similar mistakes in future games.

Who is this for?

Chessie is designed for chess players who want to improve their game through effective post-game analysis. This includes club players attending tournaments who need to quickly review over-the-board games, online players analyzing matches from Chess.com or Lichess, coaches looking for a portable tool to demonstrate concepts to students, and serious amateurs studying openings and endgames. It also benefits beginners who want clear feedback on their mistakes without a steep learning curve. The offline capability makes it ideal for travelers or those in areas with limited connectivity. The app's one-time purchase model appeals to players who want unlimited analysis without recurring subscription fees.