Solve a Chess Puzzle From a Screenshot
Screenshot a puzzle and see the winning move and the idea behind it.
Fastest way to analyze a copied screenshot
No FEN. No board setup. No sign up.
Stuck on a puzzle? Screenshot it, upload it, and ChessScreenshot shows the winning move and — when it is a known tactic — the pattern behind it, so you learn the idea instead of just the answer.
It is a fast way to check your solution or get unstuck.
From a screenshot of a puzzle to the solution
The solver reads the puzzle position from your screenshot, assumes the side at the bottom is to move, and finds the strongest move. You see the move on the board, a short explanation, and the follow-up the engine expects.
It handles mate in one, mate in two, tactical wins, and longer combinations.
Learn the pattern, not just the answer
When the solution is a fork, pin, skewer, discovered attack, or back-rank mate, we name and define the motif. Try to solve the puzzle first, then use ChessScreenshot to confirm the idea — that is what makes it stick.
Frequently asked questions
Can it explain the puzzle, not just give the answer?
Yes. Tap 'Why this works' for a plain-English explanation and, when it applies, the tactical motif and its definition.
What kinds of puzzles does it handle?
Mate-in-one and mate-in-two, tactical wins of material, and multi-move combinations. It shows the best line so you can follow the idea a few moves deep.
Does the puzzle screenshot need cropping?
No. A normal screenshot of the puzzle is fine — the board is detected inside it automatically.
Do I have to enter a FEN or set up the board?
No. You upload the picture and the board is reconstructed for you. FEN is available afterwards if you want it, but you never have to type one.
Is it free?
Yes. The board is read and analyzed right in your browser, there is no sign up, and you can do it as many times as you like.
Is this allowed?
Use it for studying finished games, checking puzzles, and reviewing positions to learn. Every online chess site has fair-play rules that prohibit outside help during live rated games — please follow the rules of whatever platform you play on.