Computer Vision Based Chess Clock

Traditional chess clocks have several issues:

• Players waste time to press the clock after moving.

• Accidental double-presses waste time.

• Distraction from the game flow.

• Disputes over clock usage in tournaments.

A CV-powered chess clock would:

• Automatically detect piece movements on the board.

• Switch turns seamlessly without manual input.

• Track game progress and move history.

• Eliminate clock-related disputes and errors.

The system would use:

• Simple low resolution camera positioned above the board.

• Real-time image processing to detect piece positions.

Additional features could include:

• Automatic game notation recording.

• Statistical analysis of playing patterns.

• Integration with online chess platforms.

• Move validation and illegal move detection. Ok I might be going on a tangent here.