What is Chess Scanner?
Scan chess games from score sheets. Simplify the process of digitally entering your chess games.
Problem
Chess players manually enter moves from physical score sheets into digital formats, which is time-consuming and error-prone
Solution
Mobile app tool that scans chess score sheets via camera and auto-converts them into digital game files, enabling instant sharing, analysis, and storage (e.g., export to PGN formats)
Customers
Competitive chess players, tournament organizers, coaches, and clubs regularly documenting games for review or training
Unique Features
Specialized OCR for chess notation, supports handwritten and printed scores, auto-validation of move legality
User Comments
Saves hours of manual entry
Accurate even with messy handwriting
Useful for post-game analysis
Simplifies sharing games online
Occasional misreads uncommon notations
Traction
Launched v2.0 with real-time validation (2023)
Integrated with Lichess/Chess.com APIs
5,000+ active users
4.7/5 rating on App Store
Market Size
Global chess market worth $800M+, with 100M+ regular players needing digitization tools (Statista 2023)
