Chess Board Editor

Free Online Chess Board Editor & FEN Viewer

Create any chess position instantly with this free board editor. No account required, no downloads needed. Click pieces onto the board or paste a FEN string to visualize any position. Use presets for common endgame positions like Lucena or Philidor, or build positions from scratch.

What is a FEN string?

FEN (Forsyth–Edwards Notation) is a standard way to describe a chess position using a single line of text. It records piece placement, whose turn it is, castling rights, en passant targets, and move counters. You can copy FEN strings from Chess.com, Lichess, or any chess platform and paste them here to see the position on a board.

How to use this board editor

• 1.Select a piece from the palette (white or black)
• 2.Click any square on the board to place the piece
• 3.Use “Erase” mode to remove pieces from squares
• 4.Copy the generated FEN to share or analyze the position