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 Editor

Edit and modify PGN files with syntax highlighting and validation. Perfect for annotating games and preparing teaching materials.

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Features

Syntax Highlighting

Moves, comments, and annotations are color-coded for easy reading and editing.

Auto-Complete

Smart suggestions for move notation and common annotations.

Real-Time Validation

Instantly see errors and illegal moves as you type.

Export Options

Export your edited PGN in multiple formats for any chess software.

Perfect For

Add annotations to your games
Fix errors in PGN files
Create teaching materials
Prepare opening repertoire files

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I add comments to moves?

Yes, add comments in curly braces {like this} after any move.

How do I add variations?

Use parentheses (like this) to add alternative lines at any point.

Can I import from Chess.com?

Yes, paste any PGN from Chess.com or Lichess directly into the editor.

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