The Joys and Sorrows of Recording Chess Games: A Look at the Chess Scanner App
New Chess App Makes Game Entry Easier for Data Entry Clerks
Are you tired of struggling to enter chess games into databases due to incorrect notes on score sheets? Imagine the challenge faced by professional data entry clerks tasked with entering games from entire tournaments. Henrik Schlößner shares his experiences with recording tournaments and the difficulties encountered with different notations.
From deciphering various chess piece designations to dealing with errors in notation, the process of entering games can be time-consuming and frustrating. However, a new app called the Chess Scanner, developed by Steffen Rätzke von Stoyentin, aims to simplify this task.
The Chess Scanner allows users to take a photo of a score sheet and receive the game back within seconds. Using a neural network trained to recognize handwriting, the app translates the moves into a chess game. While not perfect, the Chess Scanner significantly speeds up game entry and reduces errors.
Henrik Schlößner tested the app during the Heusenstammer Sparkassen Open 2024 and shared his experiences. While the app may not achieve 100% accuracy, it greatly reduces the time and effort required to enter games. Users can quickly correct errors and have a complete game ready for further processing.
Despite its limitations, such as the inability to handle extended notation, the Chess Scanner is a valuable tool for anyone tasked with entering large quantities of games. Tournament organizers, club members, and chess enthusiasts can benefit from the app’s efficiency and ease of use.
Steffen Rätzke von Stoyentin is also working on a web version of the app with integrated tournament management features, further enhancing its capabilities. With no personal data collected and a user-friendly interface, the Chess Scanner is a must-have for anyone involved in chess game entry.
For more information and to try out the Chess Scanner, visit their website.
Stay tuned for updates on this innovative tool that is revolutionizing the way chess games are recorded and entered into databases.