The toolbox

Free chess tools

No signup, no ads: just clean tools that do one thing well.

Online Chess Clock

A free online chess clock / timer: tap to switch, with 3+2, 5+0, 10+0 and custom time controls. No signup, no ads.

Chess Coordinates Trainer

Learn the chessboard squares fast. A free 30-second drill: find the named square as quickly as you can, from White's or Black's side.

FEN Viewer & Board Setup

Paste a FEN to see the position instantly, flip the board, and copy it back. A clean, free FEN-to-board viewer.

PGN Viewer

Paste a PGN and step through any chess game move by move, on a clean board. Free, no login.

Daily Chess Puzzle

A free chess puzzle every day: find the winning move. New position every 24 hours, no signup.

Name That Opening

Play the moves and this free tool tells you which chess opening you've reached: from a library of 41 repertoires.

Free Analysis Board

Analyse any chess position with Stockfish: free, no signup. Play moves or paste a FEN and see the evaluation and best move instantly.