In this app, you can record chess games by dragging or tapping pieces to the new squares and review move sequences easily. Includes features for PGN sharing, automatic save, and quick game setup.
AppRecs review analysis
AppRecs rating 4.5. Trustworthiness 72 out of 100. Review manipulation risk 20 out of 100. Based on a review sample analyzed.
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Ratings breakdown
5 star
80%
4 star
11%
3 star
5%
2 star
2%
1 star
2%
What to know
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Low review manipulation risk
20% review manipulation risk
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Credible reviews
72% trustworthiness score from analyzed reviews
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High user satisfaction
80% of sampled ratings are 5 stars
About Chess Score Pad
A modern electronic scoresheet designed for over-the-board tournament play.
Record moves effortlessly and export PGN for post-game analysis.
Chess Score Pad replaces paper scoresheets with a clean, distraction-free way to record your games move by move — so you can focus on playing, not writing.
Designed by a tournament player with hundreds of USCF-rated games, Chess Score Pad is built for over-the-board chess and post-game review.
Record games naturally
• Enter moves by tapping or dragging pieces
• No coordinates to write, no notation to translate
• All moves are saved automatically — no “Save” button required
• Easy move correction if a mistake happens
Review positions and games
• Step through moves one at a time
• Scrub through the game with a live position slider
• On iPad, view the board and notation side by side
• Quickly return to critical positions after the game
Export and share
• Export games as PGN for analysis in your chess database
• Share via AirDrop, Mail, Messages, Files, Notes, Clipboard, and compatible chess apps
• Export a professional PDF scoresheet with a position diagram
Built for tournament play
• Start recording immediately — game details are optional
• “Next Game of Event” copies event info and increments the round
• Automatically place your pieces at the bottom of the board
• Optional legal-move and position checking
• Optional move-time tracking
Flexible notation
• Long or short algebraic notation
• Figurine or standard notation
Important note
Chess Score Pad is an electronic scoresheet and does not provide analysis or engine assistance.
Chess Score Pad is not currently certified for tournament use.
It may be permitted at the discretion of the tournament director.
More screenshots and documentation are available at the Support URL.
Chess Score Pad Screenshots
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Reviews for Chess Score Pad
matzdr
Great App for Over the board chess!
I have been using this app for several years. It’s great for recording games and allowing review on your own or with friends. It also converts the game to.pgn format and is very easy to email games to yourself or your opponent for further analysis.
edman87
Just use paper.
Missing way too many features for the price.