A PGN normally contains the players, result, date, moves, and optional comments or clock information. For a normal post-game review, either a downloaded .pgn file or copied PGN text is enough.
Export one Chess.com game on the web
- Open the completed game.Go to the game page or open it from your recent games.
- Open the Analysis tab.The sharing controls are available from the analysis view.
- Select Share.Use the Share icon at the bottom of the analysis panel.
- Choose the PGN tab.Select any optional information you want to include.
- Download the file.Save the
.pgnfile, then upload it to Poodle Chess.
Chess.com's current instructions also allow timestamps and, in some cases, annotations or computer analysis to be included. A clean game score is sufficient for a fresh review. See the official Chess.com PGN instructions.
Export from the Chess.com mobile app
Android
Open the game, tap More, choose Export PGN, then copy or share the PGN text using the available app options.
iOS
Open the game, enter Game Analysis, select Options, then Share. Copy the PGN text or save it using the available share destination.
Mobile menus can change over time. If the labels differ, look for Share, Export, or PGN on the completed game or analysis screen.
Export one Lichess game
- Open the completed game.Select it from your profile or game history.
- Open the analysis board.Use the analysis option for that game.
- Find Share & export or FEN & PGN.The export section appears below the board in the analysis view.
- Choose raw or annotated PGN.Raw keeps the game score simple; annotated can include available comments or analysis.
- Download or copy.Save the file or copy the PGN text for import.
Lichess also offers game export from player profiles and a public export endpoint. For a single review, the game analysis page is the simplest route. See the Lichess export guidance.
Should you choose raw or annotated PGN?
| Option | Best use |
|---|---|
| Raw PGN | A clean independent review of the moves without existing engine comments. |
| Annotated PGN | Keeping your own notes, clock comments, or platform annotations for later comparison. |
| Copied PGN text | Fast transfer when downloading a file is inconvenient. |
If you include comments, remember that they become part of the imported game record. The moves remain the essential part of the analysis.
Check the PGN before importing
A normal PGN begins with tags in square brackets and continues with numbered moves:
[Event "Online Game"]
[White "Player A"]
[Black "Player B"]
[Result "1-0"]
1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 1-0If analysis does not start, check that:
- the file ends in
.pgnor contains readable PGN text; - the moves are present after the tag section;
- the file is not a screenshot, PDF, or HTML page saved with a different extension;
- the game uses standard legal move notation;
- multiple games are separated correctly if the file contains an archive.
Import the game into Poodle Chess
- Open Poodle Chess Analysis.
- Upload the
.pgnfile or paste the PGN text. - Confirm the color you played if it was not detected automatically.
- Choose the analysis depth.
- Start the review and keep the tab open until the game is processed.
Frequently asked questions
Can I analyze a game link instead of a PGN?
The most reliable portable input is PGN. The Poodle Chess browser extension can also transfer a completed supported game into the analysis page when that workflow is available.
Do I need the platform's existing computer analysis?
No. The move score is enough for a new review. Existing comments are optional and do not replace independent analysis.
Can a PGN contain several games?
Yes, but a single-game file is simpler when you want to review one specific game. Large archives may need the desired game selected before analysis.
What if the wrong color is selected?
Choose the side you played before starting the review. Player names and game result tags normally help the import process identify the correct color.