Board Editor & FEN Viewer
Set up any position on the board by placing pieces manually, or paste a FEN string to display it instantly. You can also paste PGN notation to step through an entire game move by move. Share any position via a URL that encodes the position directly.
Professor Archer says: I use a board editor every day. When I am reading a chess book and the author describes a position, I set it up on the board to see it clearly. When a student asks me about a position from their game, they share a FEN and I can see exactly what they are talking about. This tool makes that effortless.
Features
- Drag-and-drop piece placement
- FEN string input and output
- PGN import with move-by-move navigation
- Share positions via URL
- Clear board, reset to starting position
Frequently Asked Questions
What is FEN notation?
FEN (Forsyth-Edwards Notation) is a standard way to describe a chess position in a single line of text. It records the position of every piece, whose turn it is, castling rights, en passant target, and move counters. For example, the starting position is: rnbqkbnr/pppppppp/8/8/8/8/PPPPPPPP/RNBQKBNR w KQkq - 0 1.
What is PGN notation?
PGN (Portable Game Notation) is the standard format for recording chess games. It includes game metadata (players, date, result) and the move list in algebraic notation. You can copy PGN from any chess platform and paste it here to replay the game move by move.
How do I share a position with someone?
After setting up a position, the tool generates a URL that contains the FEN string. Copy and share this URL - anyone who opens it will see exactly the same position on their board.