For chess players who want the ease and accuracy of an electronic scoresheet at an affordable price, now there is Chess Score Pad. Chess Score Pad is designed to be easy to use because we know that you need to concentrate on your game.
Keeping a score sheet is required for tournament games and essential in order to review your games to improve. A paper scoresheet distracts you from your game and they are prone to errors. Then the game needs to be manually copied into your chess game database. With Chess Score Pad there is no need to translate the move to the coordinates or risk forgetting to record a move. You simply drag or tap the piece to the new square. Then, after the game you can share the PGN file of the game and import it to your chess game database for analysis and review.
* Designed and written by a chess player who has played hundreds of USCF rated games.
* Game PGN can be shared using the standard iOS Sharing. This can include AirDrop, Message, Mail, Notes, Clipboard, Save to Files and direct import to apps that accept PGN (HIARCS).
*Universal App for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad for one low price.
*Quick and easy setup:
- You can start entering moves without entering any information about the game.
- The "Next Game of Event" action copies the event name and increments the round number.
- You only need to enter your opponents name and your name is automatically entered.
- You can select frequent opponents from your contacts.
- Your pieces are automatically placed at the bottom of the screen.
* All moves are automatically saved. There is no chance of losing the moves you entered because you did not tap a save button.
* Move entry by dragging OR tapping the piece. Both options are always available.
* Straightforward move correction.
* Review moves with single move buttons or the live position slider to quickly find critical positions for review after the game. You can also use a swipe gesture to review moves.
* iPad users can display the notation while entering moves.
* Options to check for legal moves and positions.
* Adjust your screen brightness from the board view with swipe gestures.
* Print a scoresheet with a position diagram to an AirPrint printer.
* Option to include the time spent on each move in the scoresheet or PGN.
* Localization for English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish.
* Option for long (Ng1-e2) or short (Nge2) notation.
* Option for Figurine algebraic notation or Standard algebraic notation (Nf3) .
Chess Score Pad is an electronic scoresheet to record your moves during a chess game. It does not provide analysis. It is not certified so check with your tournament director before using it in a tournament.
More screenshots and documentation of all of the features can be found at ChessScorePad.com
This app is not highly polished. It seems to support IPad, but the screen controls are very flaky. You must repeatedly attempt to open the menu or move your pieces. Cost me a tournament game.
Response from developer
Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear about your experience with Chess Score Pad. We'd like to address a few points:
1. iPad Support: The app is indeed designed for iPad, and we have a video overview demonstrating its use on an iPad.
2. Screen Controls: There should be no need to interact with menus during a game. Moves can be entered by either dragging or tapping pieces, with both options always available.
3. Move Entry: The app is designed for quick and easy move entry to avoid distracting players from their game.
4. Tournament Use: Many players successfully use Chess Score Pad in tournaments. We'd be interested in more details about the specific issues you encountered.
We encourage you to watch our video overview, which demonstrates the app's functionality. If you're still experiencing problems, please contact our support team with specific details so we can assist you further.
We're committed to providing a reliable tool for chess players and would appreciate the opportunity to address your concerns.
