Features

Discover the advanced features of PawnParse, designed to enhance your chess experience.

Advanced Chess Analysis

Use the digitized data for in-depth analyses of your playing strength and development.

For Players of All Levels

From amateurs to professionals, our solution supports every player in digitizing their games.

Data Security

We ensure the highest security standards when storing and managing your chess data.

Create a Chess Database

Easily build your personal chess database by digitizing and archiving all your games.

What Our Users Say

Learn what our users say about PawnParse and how they benefit from digitizing their chess games to PGN.

Helge Frowein

"I use PawnParse to evaluate a large number of score sheets created by children aged 6 and up. These notes are often faulty and sometimes difficult to decipher. PawnParse helps bring some light into the darkness, reducing my workload. Nonetheless, the software often finds itself 'clueless' due to the erratic writing of the children, but together we make good progress. Clearly, the type of writing is not the primary target audience - but a bit more training on children's errors can certainly make a big difference."

- Helge Frowein
Scholastic Chess Representative for the German Chess Youth Association
Youth Leader at SC Garching 1980 e.V., one of the ten largest clubs in Germany
Organizer of the 'DWZ Cup Tournaments' series
Jonas Lenz

"I first encountered PawnParse during the German Youth Individual Championships in Willingen in May 2024, and the initial trials were quite promising. Since then, I have started to digitize my collection of game forms – a task that was too time-consuming and monotonous for me before. Using PawnParse has greatly simplified this process, for example, I can upload multiple forms, ensure the move boxes are correct, and attend to other tasks during move recognition. The app impresses me with its intuitive operation and simple export as a PGN file. Moreover, it's much more enjoyable than manual entry, even though it doesn't work completely automatically yet. I was particularly pleased that capturing a white carbon copy worked with almost the same quality as the original."

- Jonas Lenz
Treasurer of the Hessian Chess Youth

Convert Chess Score Sheets to PGN

PawnParse offers various features to convert your handwritten chess score sheets into digital PGN files.

Image to PGN Conversion

Transform photos of chess score sheets directly into PGN files.

Handwriting to PGN

Our AI recognizes various handwritings and converts them into precise PGN notations.

Chess Notation Scan

Scan chess notations, upload them, and get the digital version instantly.

Batch Conversion

Convert entire tournaments or collections of chess games at once.

Team working on PawnParse

About Us

PawnParse employs cutting-edge AI to digitize chess score sheets quickly and accurately. Our solution helps players, coaches, and organizers efficiently document, analyze, and archive chess games.

Why choose us?

  • Automatic detection and conversion of handwritten chess moves into PGN
  • AI-supported OCR optimized specifically for chess notations
  • Rapid digitization of entire chess tournaments
  • Easy integration into popular chess platforms and databases
  • Time savings through automated chess game digitization
  • Increased accuracy in capturing chess moves
  • User-friendly interface for chess players of all levels
  • Ideal solution for chess tournaments, clubs, and individual training

Services

Explore the services of PawnParse and how they can help you digitize your chess games.

Digital Text Recognition

Each move is precisely captured and digitized for further analysis.

Error Correction

Corrections can be made through our simple and intuitive interface.

Data Export

Easily export the digitized data into other chess programs.

Form Recognition

Our system processes your handwritten chess score sheets quickly and accurately.

Enhanced Analysis

Improve your game through detailed analysis of the digitized games after export.

Time Saving

PawnParse significantly speeds up the digitization process of your games.

Digitize Chess Games

Quickly and easily go from an image to a PGN file in just a few steps:

1

Upload Chess Score Sheet

Upload a photo or scan of your handwritten chess score sheet.

2

AI-Supported OCR Analysis

Our special chess OCR recognizes and interprets the chess notation automatically.

3

Review and Correction

Check the recognized moves and make corrections if necessary.

4

PGN Export

Export your digitized game in the universal PGN format for further analysis.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to the most common questions about PawnParse and the conversion of chess score sheets to PGN.

How accurate is the OCR recognition for chess score sheets?

Our AI-supported OCR achieves an accuracy of over 95% in character recognition of chess notations, depending on the handwriting and image quality - and is constantly improving!

Can I use PawnParse for digitizing chess tournaments?

Absolutely! PawnParse is ideal for tournament organizers to quickly and efficiently digitize large volumes of chess games. Contact us via our contact form for special offers.

Does PawnParse support various chess notation systems?

Yes, PawnParse recognizes and processes all common chess notation systems, including algebraic and descriptive notation.

How can I export my digitized chess games?

PawnParse allows you to export your digitized games in the universal PGN format, which is supported by all popular chess programs and platforms.

Is there a mobile app for PawnParse on iOS and Android?

Currently, PawnParse is only available as a web application. We are not working on a mobile app to ensure the best possible user experience.

Can the AI read my terrible handwriting?

Yes, our AI is trained to recognize various handwritings and convert them into digital chess notations. Even the most illegible moves are recognized!

Contact Us

Get in touch with the PawnParse team to learn more about our services, you can receive a beta access or ask any questions.

Contact

Adress55743 Idar-Oberstein, Germany

Email alexander.lind@pawnparse.com