Free tools
Free chess tools, no login required
Small, fast utilities for everyday chess work. They run entirely in your browser, work on your phone, and pair with the ScanChess scoresheet scanner when you need to digitise a paper game.
Runs in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.
PGN Viewer
Paste or upload a PGN file and replay any chess game move by move. Free online PGN viewer with keyboard navigation, FEN export and share links. No sign-up.
Open toolBoard Editor & FEN Generator
Free online chess board editor. Drag pieces to set up any position, get the FEN instantly, download the board as a PNG image, or open it in analysis. No login.
Open toolPGN Validator & Cleaner
Paste chess notation to check every move for legality, spot the exact error, and download a clean, standards-compliant PGN. Free, instant, no login.
Open toolHave a handwritten scoresheet instead?
ScanChess turns a photo of your scoresheet into a validated PGN in seconds. New accounts get free credits — no card required.