Lichess PGN to ChessBase Converter
The definitive tool for converting Lichess PGNs to a ChessBase-compatible format.
Quick Instructions
- On Lichess.org, open a game and find the Share & Export button (often shown as three vertical dots).
- Go to the FEN & PGN tab and copy the entire PGN text.
- Paste the PGN into the “Paste Lichess PGN Here” box below.
- Click Convert PGN and copy the result into ChessBase.
Converting lichess pgn to chessbase pgn which includes timestamps
Most of the chess tournaments are broadcasted live on Lichess.org, making them accessible to everyone. However, who use ChessBase as their favorite GUI and storage solution, there’s a frustrating problem: when you copy a PGN from Lichess, the timestamps for each move are not recognized correctly.
Unlike PGNs from Chess.com, which import flawlessly, the Lichess time information is either lost or becomes simple text commentary. This means a crucial piece of data—the time spent on each move—is unavailable for study.
This tool solves that exact issue.
It intelligently parses the raw PGN from Lichess, calculates the precise time spent on each move, and rebuilds the entire game file into the specific format that ChessBase understands. Simply copy the PGN from Lichess, convert it here, and paste a perfectly formatted game into ChessBase, complete with working timestamps.