Chessboard CamIt follows the game
Point the camera at the board and play. Every move is recognised and written down — no special board, no buttons to press.
Over-the-board chess, recorded
Your phone watches the board. You play.
Chessboard Cam follows a real game with the camera, writes down every move, and can broadcast it live to Lichess — for clubs, tournaments and games at home.
Android: coming later
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What it does
One phone on a stand next to the board. No electronic board, no sensors, no account needed to record.
Live on Lichess
Broadcast the game as it is played. Pick the tournament and round, enter the players, and anyone can watch online.
Every game kept
Games are saved on the phone with players, ratings and results, ready to share as PGN.
Eval bar and best move
Stockfish runs on the phone: see who is better and, if you want, the engine’s best move.
The video stays on the phone
Recognition runs on the device. The camera picture never leaves the phone.
iPhone and iPad
Portrait or landscape, with the board and the camera side by side on bigger screens.
How to start
The app shows the same steps on first launch.
Put the phone on a stand
Above the board, tilted a little. It stays there for the whole game.
Fit the whole board
All 64 squares in the frame, in bright, even light.
Tap Play
From the start position. The digital board repeats every move.
Go live — if you want
Connect Lichess and the game is broadcast as you play.
Honestly
Not 100%
A steep angle, poor light, a very fast game or a recognition mistake can make it miss a move. Watch the digital board and take a move back when needed.
A hobby project
Made by chess players in their spare time. The app is free with ads; any purchase — even one coffee — turns the ads off for good.