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Serious note-taking for serious chess players.

Chess game database view displaying saved PGN games on iPhone.Game detail screen with move list, annotations and analysis tools on iPhone.Opening explorer view displaying chess openings and move statistics on iPhone.
Chess game database view displaying saved PGN games on iPhoneGame detail screen with move list, annotations and analysis tools on iPhone.Opening explorer view displaying chess openings and move statistics on iPhone.

Tired of clumsy, outdated tools?
Chess Log is a mobile first PGN editor designed to let you capture every move and idea with ease.
No clutter. No friction. Just chess.

All the tools you need!

Discover the best moves with engine insights.

Instantly evaluate any position, explore the best possible moves and learn where you went wrong.

Chess engine suggestions with multiple move recommendations and evaluation scores for PGN analysis on iPhone.Chess engine suggestions with multiple move recommendations and evaluation scores for PGN analysis on iPhone.

Capture thoughts and ideas with ease.

Add comments, highlight key moments, or jot down ideas for future study. Chess Log makes it simple to annotate any move in your game.

PGN move text with detailed annotations including comments and NAGs.Move context menu with annotation tools to add comments or NAGs to a chess move in PGN analysis on iOS.
PGN move text with detailed annotations including comments and NAGs.Move context menu with annotation tools to add comments or NAGs to a chess move in PGN analysis on iOS.

Bring order to your chess collection.

Powerful tag management allows you to easily edit, add, or organize metadata for each game.

Tag list view displaying detailed PGN game metadata including event, date, players, result, and additional tags on iPhone.Tag list view displaying detailed PGN game metadata including event, date, players, result, and additional tags on iPhone.

Dive deep into the world of openings.

Discover how masters and your peers navigate each position, explore the most popular moves, and uncover rare alternatives.

Opening explorer view displaying chess openings and move statistics for peers on iPhone.Opening explorer view displaying chess openings and move statistics for peers on iPhone.

And so much more!

Offline first.

Offline first.

Access your games anytime, anywhere. Chess Log is designed to work seamlessly without an internet connection, ensuring your data is always at your fingertips.1

No ads. Ever.

No ads. Ever.

Focus without distractions. Chess Log will never show ads. No banners, no interruptions. Your attention stays where it belongs: on your games.

Native performance.

Native performance.

Instant, fluid, and responsive. Chess Log is built natively to take full advantage of your device, so every interaction feels fast and natural.

What's Next for
Chess Log

I'm committed to evolving Chess Log to meet your needs. Want a sneak peek at what's coming next?

Piece themes.Piece themes.

Piece themes.

Choose piece themes that feel right to you. Whether you prefer classic or modern designs, custom pieces help create a board that's comfortable, familiar, and enjoyable to study on.

Universal search.Universal search.

Universal search.

Search your games for positional characteristics like piece imbalances, pawn structures or specific pieces on the board.

Insights & trends.Insights & trends.

Insights & trends.

Explore trends, habits, and long-term progress across your games. Gain a clear overview that reveals how you think, play, and improve.

Help shape the future!

Your feedback is the key to making Chess Log even better. What would make the app perfect for you?
Let me know and I'll keep refining to serve the chess community even better.