One product · several real jobs
One chess game. Less rebuilding after it ends.
ChessZCam is being built for people who record, explain, review or broadcast physical chess. Choose the problem you actually need to solve—without reading every technical detail first.
Choose by outcome
What job are you trying to finish?
Each page stays focused on one audience and one practical result. The full product documentation remains available when you need technical details.
Match OTB moves to recorded video
Reduce the repeated pause, rewind, move-entry and timeline-matching work.
Explore the core workflow → CCProduce chess content faster
Keep more time for explanation, editing and storytelling instead of rebuilding positions.
For content creators → LIVEBroadcast one featured board
Connect a normal board, phone and Windows PC to an OBS or vMix production.
For organizers and streamers → COACHReview club and academy games
Prepare digital game records for lessons and archives with less repetitive setup.
For coaches and clubs → FAMPreserve serious junior games
For families who already record OTB games and need more than an ordinary video.
See whether it fits your family → TECHEvaluate the full product
Read modes, requirements, compatibility, limitations and current beta status.
Open the technical product page →The shared problem
The game ends. The mechanical work begins.
Different users feel the same friction in different ways.
They rewind footage, identify each move, recreate the digital board and then align graphics with the video.
A volunteer may need to follow the board manually while also managing cameras, names, scores and the stream.
Before discussing decisions, they first need a usable move record from the physical game.
Actual beta footage
See the workflow in a real tournament test
This footage comes from a live tournament test and shows the phone, Windows module and overlay working together. The beta continues to improve.
What the test demonstrates
- A normal OTB board viewed by an Android phone
- Move data feeding a Windows production workflow
- A digital board presented beside the venue camera
- Operator oversight in real hall conditions
Questions before trying it
What to know before you try it.
Is ChessZCam already a finished commercial product?
ChessZCam is currently in early-access beta development. Public status, requirements and known limitations are documented on the website.
Does every chess player or parent need it?
No. A normal camera recording can be enough for many families. ChessZCam is intended for people who need a digital position, PGN workflow, overlay or live viewing alongside the physical game.
Does ChessZCam replace electronic chess boards?
Not in every situation. Electronic boards remain an excellent fit for official and multi-board coverage. ChessZCam explores a lighter phone-camera workflow for selected boards and smaller production teams.
Is move detection guaranteed to be perfect?
No. Results depend on camera stability, lighting, board visibility, device performance and operator review. The product includes correction-oriented workflows because real venues are imperfect.
Choose your workflow
Start with the page that describes your real workflow.
Then use the technical pages to check compatibility, setup conditions and known limitations before joining early access.