Solve a Lichess Screenshot
Upload a screenshot of a Lichess board and get the best move.
Fastest way to analyze a copied screenshot
No FEN. No board setup. No sign up.
Took a screenshot of a board on Lichess? Upload it to reconstruct the position and see the best move.
ChessScreenshot is an independent tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Lichess. “Lichess” is a trademark of its owner and is used here only to describe the source of the screenshot.
Built to read Lichess boards
Lichess uses clean, high-contrast boards — the brown, blue, and green themes — with piece sets like cburnett that reconstruct nicely from a screenshot. A full-board capture is usually all you need.
The coordinate labels Lichess draws on the board don't get in the way; the reader focuses on the squares.
A couple of Lichess-specific tips
If you draw analysis arrows or circles on the board, take the screenshot without them — arrows can cover pieces and confuse detection. When you play Black the board is flipped, which is handled automatically, and you can switch sides after the result.
Screenshots from the Lichess app, the mobile site, and the desktop board all work. If a piece is read wrong, Fix Position corrects it in a couple of taps.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get the best move from a Lichess screenshot?
Screenshot the board, upload it here, and the best move appears on the reconstructed board.
Is this an official Lichess tool?
No. ChessScreenshot is independent and not affiliated with Lichess.
Do drawn arrows on the board cause problems?
They can cover pieces and confuse detection. Take the screenshot without arrows or circles for the cleanest read.
Can I use this during a live game?
No. Using outside analysis in live rated games breaks Lichess's fair-play rules. Use it to review and learn afterwards.
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.