PGN (Portable Game Notation) is a standard format for recording chess games. It stores all the moves of a game in human-readable text format and is used by Chess.com, Lichess, and most chess software.

How do I convert PGN to video?

Simply paste your PGN into chess.video, choose your video format and style, then click Generate. Your chess game will be converted into a beautiful animated video in seconds.

Yes, chess.video is completely free to use. You can create unlimited chess videos with 4K resolution, multiple themes, and sound effects at no cost.

Can I import games from Chess.com or Lichess?

Yes! You can directly import games from Chess.com and Lichess by entering your username. We'll fetch your recent games and you can select which one to convert to video.

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PGN Converter

Convert between different chess notation formats. PGN to FEN, FEN to PGN, algebraic notation, and UCI format.

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Features

PGN to FEN

Convert any PGN position to FEN string for analysis or sharing.

FEN to PGN

Start a PGN from any FEN position to record variations.

Algebraic Notation

Convert between standard algebraic and descriptive notation.

UCI Format

Convert moves to UCI format for engine communication.

Perfect For

Share specific positions
Set up puzzle positions
Engine integration
Database management

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FEN?

FEN (Forsyth-Edwards Notation) is a string that describes a chess position completely.

Can I batch convert?

Yes, convert multiple positions or files at once with our batch mode.

Is UCI the same as SAN?

No, UCI uses square coordinates (e2e4) while SAN uses piece notation (e4).

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