Analyze games and players
Start with a complete game, a recent player snapshot or an opponent's opening history.
ChessDesk tool directory
Free chess tools for the work between games
Analyze games, repair notation, prepare openings and build lessons. Every tool below has a useful free workflow, and most work without an account.
Convert PGN, FEN and diagrams
Move cleanly between board images, legal notation, game files and shareable positions.
Prepare chess openings
Name the line, inspect player choices and close the gaps in your repertoire.
Plan and teach chess lessons
Prepare the lesson, use the board live and keep the student's follow-up together.
Keep the useful work after the tool closes
Create a free workspace to keep games, Studies, opening work and coaching follow-up together.