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Scan any board. Analyze deeply. Own your data.
ChessWave brings over-the-board and digital scanning, serious engine analysis, and immersive play into one focused system for real improvement.
Features
Play, Analyze, and Learn
Scan your games. Analyze deeply. Track your patterns. Improve with clarity.
How it works
See ChessWave in Action
Scanning, analysis, and game tools — unified into one affordable app designed for real chess growth
01 · Board Scanning & Game Import
Turn real boards into analyzable games in a second
Use your camera to instantly digitize any position — no manual entry. Works seamlessly with various chess piece styles, from antiques to modern sets.
02 · On-Device Game Analysis
See the truth behind every move, no internet required
ChessWave lets you review your games and analyze positions to find blunders and mistakes. Explore principal variations and centipawn evaluations for deeper insights.
03 · Advanced Engine Power (Pro)
Run elite engines anywhere — your cloud, your rules
Access Lc0, Stockfish, and other top desktop engines over Wi-Fi or remotely with instant setup.
ChessWave Link supports parallel analysis sessions, allowing clubs and groups to share a single high-performance machine.
04 · Chess Journal
Chess Journaling System
Capture important moments while playing and never forget a game. Share photos with friends. Instantly sync your entire playing history from chess.com and lichess.org, and review past results from the current position.
Pricing
Pricing plans
Start free. Choose the plan that fits how you play.
Free Plan – Get Started
$0
/month
Starter plan includes:
Scan real chess boards instantly
Turn any physical position into a digital game — fully offline.
Play in immersive 3D (no ads)
Smooth, cinematic chess on your device.
Powerful analysis tools
Unlimited PGN storage, opening explorer, and built-in engines for game review.
Connect to your own engines (LAN)
Use ChessWave Link to analyze with your own hardware.
ChessWave Link
$5
/month
Everything in starter plan:
Play against your own engines from anywhere
Connect to your home computer and use its full power remotely.
Instant engine and db installs
Add and switch engines and databases in seconds.
Secure Relay access
No setup required. No port forwarding. Your device connects safely through the ChessWave servers.
Club Plans — For clubs and coaches
Coming soon
Club access for small teams
Club access for growing teams
Everything in the ChessWave Link Plan, plus:
Shared ChessWave Link access for multiple members
Priority access to upcoming features and extensions
Free to start
Get ChessWave
Coming soon on iOS and Android. Bring your own engines with the Desktop Companion.
Desktop Companion for Windows, macOS, and Linux — coming soon.