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Open a chess PDF you already own. Double-click a diagram and explore the position on an interactive board, right beside your book.
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From the page to the boardFollow the book.
Follow the book.
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No need to set up each diagram by hand.
Open your book
Choose a PDF, ePub, or DjVu file. The Reader finds the diagrams page by page. Each book only needs to be processed once.
Open a diagram
Double-click a diagram on a processed page. You can start exploring while the rest of the book is still being processed.
Play through the position
Follow the author’s line, try another move, or turn on the engine to see the reply. Then continue reading.
Keep the useful positions close.
Find a theme across your books or collect diagrams for your next study session.
Turn a few diagrams into a lesson.
Select positions in Study Creator, add comments, and export a PDF exercise sheet or PGN for further study.
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Your books, wherever you readA chapter on your phone.
A chapter on your phone.
The same book at your desk.
Double-tap a diagram in the mobile app to open the board. Move the pieces, explore a variation, and return to your reading.
Sign in with the same account to find your uploaded books in My Documents on your computer, phone, or tablet.
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Reading chess PDFs with Chessvision.ai
How do I read a chess PDF with an interactive board?
Open your book in Chessvision.ai eBook Reader. As its pages are processed, double-click a diagram to open that position on the analysis board. On mobile, double-tap. Move the pieces to follow a variation or explore an idea of your own.
Do I need to buy a special version of my chess book?
No. Open a PDF, ePub, or DjVu chess book you already have. The Reader recognizes the chess diagrams in your file so you can interact with them.
Do I have to wait for the whole book to finish processing?
No. You can open diagrams on processed pages while the remaining pages are still being analyzed. Each book only needs to be processed once.
Can I use the same books on my computer and phone?
Yes. Sign in with the same Chessvision.ai account and open My Documents to find your uploaded books across devices. The Reader is available on the web, iPhone, iPad, and Android.
Can I export positions from a PDF to PGN?
Yes. Use Study Creator to select the diagrams you want and export them as PGN. You can also make a PDF exercise sheet. This exports selected diagram positions, rather than transcribing every move printed in the book. See Study Creator.
Can I try the Reader with my own book?
Yes. Free access lets you interact with diagrams on the first several pages of each book. The Reader subscription unlocks access throughout your books and is separate from Chessvision.ai Membership. See Reader plans.
Make your next chapter interactive.
Open the Reader, choose your book, and explore its diagrams.
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