Book2Board: Study Chess

Study chess from any PDF book with a live, interactive board next to every page. Stockfish 17 inside, PGN export, no subscriptions, no accounts.

Turn any chess book into an interactive study session.

Book2Board puts your PDF chess books side-by-side with a live, interactive board. Read a page, tap to set up the position, and explore variations in seconds — no more juggling between book, board, and engine.

WHY CHESS PLAYERS LOVE BOOK2BOARD

• Read any chess PDF — opening manuals, tactic collections, classic game compilations, your own study notes • Set up positions in a tap and try moves on a full-featured board • Built-in Stockfish 17 engine to check evaluations, find blunders, and verify the author's analysis • Export your work as PGN to share or open in Lichess, ChessBase, or your favorite chess tool

DESIGNED FOR REAL STUDY

Whether you're working through a classic like "My System," reviewing an opening repertoire, solving puzzles, or going deep on a recent World Championship game, Book2Board keeps you focused. The reader handles smooth scrolling, zoom, and search. The board handles everything else.

PERFECT FOR

• Tournament players preparing openings and endgames • Coaches teaching from books and worksheets • Adult improvers grinding through classic chess literature • Anyone who learns better with a board in hand

POWERFUL ENGINE, NO SETUP

Stockfish 17 runs locally on your iPad — no internet required, no accounts, no logins. Just open a book and start studying.

YOUR LIBRARY, YOUR DEVICE

Import PDFs from the Files app, iCloud Drive, or AirDrop. Your books stay yours. We don't collect data, we don't sell anything, and we don't gate features behind monthly subscriptions.

ONE-TIME PURCHASE

Pay once. Study forever.

Questions, feedback, or feature requests? Reach us at hello@book2board.app or visit book2board.app