Which smartphone is suitable for using idChess

To record a game, you need to download the application from a mobile store and purchase a subscription. Next, place the chess pieces in the starting position and mount the device on a tripod so that the whole chessboard is displayed in the camera. Game recognition is performed in real time from the video received from the phone camera. Which smartphone is suitable for working with idChess?

Android 7+ or iOS 12+

It is important to update the operating system on your device timely so that it is productive and stable. Outdated operating systems may not support the latest application features. The key to the stable operation of all functionality is the current versions of the mobile device OS.

The RAM in a phone is responsible for its performance. For the most accurate move recognition by neural networks, it is necessary to ensure that there is a minimum amount of RAM. Phones with 4 GB of RAM and higher are suitable, so the device does not freeze and the game recording is not interrupted.

To use VAR, we recommend choosing devices with 64 GB, as space is required to store video files containing recordings of players' behavior at the board.

A working main camera must have at least 10 megapixels so that artificial intelligence can distinguish even the most similar pieces from each other under any lighting conditions. Moreover, high-quality cameras help to take into account many complex factors that may arise during the game, for example, a falling chess piece, players' hands blocking the board, and shadows of the chess players’ hands.

We recommend choosing a smartphone with a battery capacity of 4000 mAh for stable and long-term operation of the mobile device and its basic functions necessary to recognize games and use VAR.

For maximum performance, it is advisable to use devices with an eight-core processor. The volume of artificial intelligence calculations and mobile application work is a burden for the central processor. The more modern and reliable the processor is, the more stable the calculations are.

Make sure your phone is charged and connected to the Internet. This could be mobile Internet or a Wi-Fi network. Turn on the “Do not disturb” mode, so that your phone will not be able to receive calls and messages during the game.

Allow the application to access the camera – it can be done in the application settings.

You can also prepare a power bank in advance to be on the safe side in case your phone runs out of battery.