Chessconnect

Connects smart chessboards of various brands to either chess.com or lichess.org.

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Chessconnect - Connect Smart Chessboards to Online Play

"Chessconnect" is a free Chrome extension that connects various smart chessboards to popular chess platforms like chess.com and lichess.org. It supports both USB and Bluetooth connections, is compatible with Windows™, Mac™, Linux, Android™, and Chrome OS™, and integrates seamlessly into your preferred chess site. With features like support for Chess960, move announcements, and compatibility with a wide range of electronic chess boards, it enhances your online chess experience while ensuring legal and optimal play.

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Extension stats

By: https://chessconnect.de

Users: 3,000+

Rating: 4.75

(32)

Version: 4.5.29 (Last updated: 2025-03-08)

Creation date: 2023-08-06

Permissions:

storage
offscreen

Size: 1.57M

Email: in*****@chessconnect.de

URLs: Website

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 15,902 ▲ 11

Other rankings

#3406 in Games ▼ 131 #173 in connect keyword 33 ▼ 27 #202 in board keyword 26 ▼ 9

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

User reviews

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Pros

Seamless integration with Lichess.org and Chess.com
Allows connection for various chess boards (Certabo, Chessnut, DGT)
Regular updates and responsive developer support
User-friendly and simple to set up
Provides options for adjusting move latency for better performance

Cons

Issues reported with the latest updates affecting functionality on Chess.com
Some users experienced connectivity problems with specific boards (e.g., Millennium eBoard)
Analysis mode has limitations in functionality for local play vs local play
Difficulty in moving pieces sometimes reported, requiring restarts or updates
White pieces may not register moves correctly under certain conditions

Most mentioned

Integration with Chessnut board
Ability to play on Lichess.org and Chess.com
Developer is responsive and addresses user feedback
Need for an analysis mode support
Issues with functionality after software updates

User reviews

Finally I can play on Lichess.org seamlessy with my Certabo board avoiding the headache of the original software. Excellent work Chessconnect!

Maurizio Alfieri, 2025-02-04

Excellent extension, great work! It integrates seamlessly with my Chessnut board. Initial feedback: - It would be amazing to support the analysis board / studies on lichess. Jörn mentioned this can be considered if there's enough interest for it. Lichess analysis / studies are (in my humble opinion) the most powerful / user friedly game analysis tool. Also, following live game (as a spectator, not player) would be nice. - I don't know if this is supposed to work or not, but when I watch broadcast games on chess.com the board is activated and highlights the black moves (presumably seen as the opponent) but does nothing for white (presumably seen as the player). Then if I try to make the moves myself they appear as differences. It's as if the white pieces are frozen to the initial position. This would be a nice to have, but it's not as important as analysis mode on lichess.

Bogdan Calmac, 2024-10-25

ist es noch möglich mit dem milleniumeone darüber zu spielen da es bei mir auch nicht finktioniert

Achilixxx, 2024-10-04

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Chessconnect requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details

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