SquareSense – Chess Board Coordinate Overlay icon

SquareSense – Chess Board Coordinate Overlay

by kapilchn7 · Tools
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 21 Oct 2026

Overlay chessboard coordinates (a1–h8) on Chess.com, Lichess, and other sites with manual board selection.

Users
21
+2 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
2
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#151K
#126K among extensions
Version
1.0.0
updated 8 Apr 2026

Users

monthly, 6 months
01021Apr 2026Aug 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 21 Oct 2026: 21 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 6 months
012Apr 2026Aug 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 21 Oct 2026: 2 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

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About SquareSense – Chess Board Coordinate Overlay

SquareSense is a lightweight visual tool that overlays chessboard coordinates (a1–h8) directly on chessboards, helping you understand positions and notation instantly. It is designed to improve board awareness, making it easier to follow moves, learn faster, and build confidence — especially for beginners and intermediate players. ✨ Features: • Clean and non-intrusive coordinate overlay (a1–h8) • Adjustable size, color, and transparency • Automatic board detection on Chess.com and Lichess • Manual board selection to support other chess websites • Lightweight and easy to use 🌐 Compatibility: • Works seamlessly on Chess.com and Lichess • Can be used on other chess sites using manual board selection 🎯 Best for: • Learning and memorizing chess notation • Solving puzzles and training • Game analysis and study • Studying openings and positions • Watching chess streams and following moves easily • Beginner streamers learning to read and speak chess notation clearly Whether you're new to chess or improving your skills, SquareSense helps you quickly identify squares and understand moves without confusion. ⚠️ Important: SquareSense is a visual-only tool. It does not use a chess engine, does not suggest moves, and does not automate gameplay. Some platforms may restrict browser extensions under their fair play policies. While this tool is purely visual, account safety cannot be guaranteed. 💡 Recommended usage: • Puzzles • Analysis boards • Play vs Computer • Watching chess streams or videos for learning

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days0+0.0%00.00
30 days+2+10.5%00.00
6 months+17+425.0%00.00

Version history

1 versions recorded
1.0.08 Apr 2026

Details

Category
Tools
First seen
8 Apr 2026
Size
23 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
docs.google.com
Extension ID
pkcienlnlefnfdpdkjclomgjlekdokgd

Permissions and risk

Moderate riskimpact 3, likelihood 2
Permissions
storageactiveTabscriptingtabs
Site access
<all_urls>
Can read and change data on every website you visit.

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