Observed arrival · 2026-11-08
EyeChess wants to make a phone the camera at the chessboard
EyeChess describes a phone-based system for reading moves in over-the-board chess and sending games to a Lichess broadcast and a replay page.
○Open
⊠Login
$Paid
†Ads
✦Pretty
●Pro
◎Niche
◉Human
⚑Risk
ƒJS
- For
- Chess players, tournament organizers, clubs, and schools
- Worth noticing
- The page says a blocked square prompts a player tap instead of letting the system guess.
Field notes
The described workflow starts with a phone beside a standard board, not specialized electronic equipment. The page says an on-device model reads the squares and chess rules check moves; when a hand blocks a square, players supply a tap. It lists a player price of $8 per month, while also stating that testing is still underway and the product is not public.
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○OpenPublic substance visible
$PaidCommerce or pricing visible
◎NicheUnusually specific use
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