Chess Score Pad
Scoresheet with PGN export
Ratings
Age
4+
Category
Board
Languages
English
Tue Feb 03 2026
• Updated for iOS 26 system UI changes
• New sidebar on iPad for improved navigation and layout
• Improved readability when using larger text sizes
• Numerous small improvements and fixes
Chess Score Pad is the modern way to record your chess games. Designed for tournament players, it allows for quick and easy move entry. Once a game is finished, you can export it to PGN format for analysis in your favorite chess engine. Organize your games by tournament, opponent, and date with this professional utility.
Dinsun Expert Review
Our Expert Score
Chess Score Pad is an indispensable utility for the competitive chess player. While not a game itself, it replaces the clunky paper scorebooks used in tournaments. The interface is designed for speed; you can record moves with just a few taps, allowing you to stay focused on the board rather than the pen.
The ability to export games to PGN format is a game-changer for post-match analysis. You can easily send your games to an engine or a coach. It handles all the technicalities like move numbering and special notations (castling, en passant) perfectly. It’s a niche tool, but for its specific audience, it is executed flawlessly.
Features
PGN Export via email
Supports all chess rules
Tournament organization
Player database
Clean, distraction-free UI
Tips & Walkthrough
Tap the piece you moved, then tap the destination square. The app automatically formats the move in standard algebraic notation.
Gameplays
Enter moves for both White and Black. The app tracks the current position and ensures only legal moves can be recorded.
Screenshot
Q&A
Check with your local tournament director, as many now allow digital scorekeepers that don't have engines.
Ratings & Reviews
Love this app!
Tue May 26 2020 Mikey McChaosDoes everything in an efficient and intuitive fashion, I’m amazed I never found this before. You must get tons of suggestions, I was wondering if you might include the ability to add ??, !!, !? And ?! notations to moves. This would greatly help with later analysis. It is wonderful to see a developer that provides regular feedback to customers. Thank you again for the wonderful app!
Nice little app!
Sun Apr 02 2023 Lauren415510Simple design and it works for what I need it for. Not much else to say. I hope the developer(s) continue to maintain it and even add to it over time.
Can we get different board colors
Sun Jul 18 2021 CaptnTimAny chance to get different board colors or at least lighten the dark green squares a little? The black pieces kind of get lost against the dark green background is my only complaint and I really like using the app. This would make it better.
Great app for easy recording of chess games
Sun Jul 08 2018 JlaztechThis app has a lot of great features for what it allows you to do as far as recording chess games. What I would like to see added is a built in player list for those club players you play the most.
Application Review
Mon Nov 12 2018 Dragon TheoryGreat app. The convenience of recoding moves is fantastic. Two suggestions for the developer: 1. It would be great to be able to save games in .pgn format automatically. 1. See if you can get this app approved for USCF tournaments.
Needs iCloud
Sun Sep 16 2018 Jedi.KnightApp is great, but it would be even better if it had iCloud capabilities so that all your saved games can be pulled up on any device.
Great for postal tournaments!
Sun Jan 03 2021 dmc75287Don't want to keep a dozen chess boards set up? Record your games here, and take with you. Legal for all sanctioning organizations, no analysis, chess no engine.
Looks good so far
Sat Feb 09 2019 rsun06We got the app. It looks good so far. Two comments: 1. I couldn’t use ‘Save to Files’ in iPad if the result is draw (1/2). 2. Didn’t see the option to load a game.
