Connects smart chessboards of various brands to either chess.com or lichess.org.

Latest Version

Version
4.4.6
Update
December 9, 2024
Size
1.43MiB
Developer
chessconnect.de
Category
Users
2,000+
Rating
4.73333 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
Deutsch
English
Français
Español
Italiano
中文 (简体)
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Chessconnect Extension

Chessconnect is a Chrome web extension that allows owners of smart chessboards to connect their boards to either chess.com or lichess.org. It’s main features are:

- uses the official APIs of lichess.org and chess.com
- is acknowledged by both sites and 100% legal
- works on Windows™, Mac™, Linux, Android™, and Chrome OS™
- integrates seamlessly into chess.com and lichess.org
- supports almost all electronic chess boards
- both USB and Bluetooth connections
- less trouble with cheat detection
- games against bots, human opponents, and live tournaments
- optional delay to reduce risk of mouse/board slips
- optional sound or move announcement as speech
- move and time display on DGT3000 chess clock
- non-commercial and free to use

Please note: if you have any problems using this extension, please check chessconnect.de for tips. If that fails, please send me an email with all the details (operating system, board manufacturer, chess site, console log, etc...) to [email protected]
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "__MSG_extensionName__", "description": "__MSG_extensionDescription__", "version": "4.4.6", "default_locale": "en", "constants": { "isPhoenix": false }, "icons": { "128": "res/icon128up.png" }, "action": { "default_icon": "res/icon128up.png", "default_popup": "scripts/options/optiondlg.html", "default_title": "Chessconnect" }, "content_scripts": [ { "js": ["dist/chesscomcontent.js"], "matches": ["https://www.chess.com/*"], "world": "MAIN", "run_at": "document_start" }, { "js": ["dist/lichesscontent.js"], "matches": ["https://lichess.org/*", "https://chessconnect.de/lichess*"], "world": "MAIN", "run_at": "document_idle" }, { "js": ["dist/chessmultimediacontent.js"], "matches": ["https://play.chessmultimedia.com/*"], "world": "MAIN", "run_at": "document_idle" }, { "js": ["dist/chessconnectcontent.js"], "matches": ["https://chessconnect.de/config-*"], "world": "MAIN", "run_at": "document_idle" }, { "js": ["dist/background.js"], "matches": [ "https://www.chess.com/*", "https://lichess.org/*", "https://play.chessmultimedia.com/*", "https://chessconnect.de/config-*", "https://chessconnect.de/lichess*" ], "world": "ISOLATED", "run_at": "document_start" } ], "background": { "service_worker": "dist/serviceworker.js" }, "permissions": ["storage", "offscreen"], "web_accessible_resources": [ { "resources": [ "res/beep.mp3", "res/knock.mp3", "res/pling.mp3", "res/icon128up.png", "res/icon128down.png", "res/icon128upred.png", "res/icon128downyellow.png", "res/icon128upgreen.png", "res/yesnodialog.html", "res/optionsdialog.html", "res/offscreen.html", "res/debugboard.html", "dist/offscreen.js" ], "matches": [ "https://www.chess.com/*", "https://lichess.org/*", "https://play.chessmultimedia.com/*", "https://chessconnect.de/*" ] } ], "options_ui": { "page": "scripts/options/optiondlg.html", "open_in_tab": true }}
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How to download and manually install Chessconnect extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Chessconnect extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Chessconnect extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Chessconnect extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Chessconnect extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Chessconnect extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Chessconnect Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Chessconnect extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Chessconnect extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Chessconnect extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Chessconnect extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Chessconnect extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Chessconnect extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Chessconnect extension file

Select and download the Chessconnect extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Chessconnect extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Chessconnect extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Chessconnect extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Chessconnect extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Luca D (ID: 000000540e242c5a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/29/2024 Works very well on my Chessnut Air on Windows 11... with the "experimental flags" set, connection seems to be stable and seamless and with no significant latency between the website and the board January 2024 edit: plugin has just been update with Lichess support, and it is working very well; in my opinion it is now the best way to enjoy online play with a Chessnut board on a PC, being more reliable than the official software and allowing for both USB and bluetooth connection

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Alex Troyb (ID: 00000028d5e904b4) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/09/2023 Excellent extension! It took me a minute to find the "connect" button on the new layout of chess.com, but once I found the button on the screen everything worked perfectly.

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Nick Holme Kjeldsen (ID: 000000eab644f363) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/16/2023 This is the missing link for thew Chessnut line of produkts. Works great with both the Chessnut air, and the chessnut Pro. What shoulda been a part of the provided software from Chessnut this little genius plugin solves!! GREAT JOB!!