Blitz Keys

Blitz Keys is a custom iOS keyboard built specifically for entering chess notation. Instead of fumbling with a standard keyboard to type moves like Nf3 or O-O-O, Blitz Keys gives you dedicated keys for pieces, files, ranks, and symbols, all laid out for speed.

The app is built by CrashTestApps.dev, a small studio led by a developer named George. It is free to download and works as a system keyboard on iOS, meaning you can use it inside any app where you need to type chess notation, whether that is a notes app, a messaging thread, or a game recorder.

Blitz Keys is designed for players who regularly record their games over the board, analyze positions in text, or share chess moves with friends and coaches. If you have ever tried to type algebraic notation on a phone keyboard, you know the pain of switching between letters, numbers, and symbols. Blitz Keys eliminates that friction by putting everything you need on one screen: piece symbols (K, Q, R, B, N, P), file letters (a through h), rank numbers (1 through 8), and annotation symbols like +, x, #, and =.

For tournament players who write down moves on their phone, coaches who send notation to students, or anyone who discusses chess in text, this is a small utility that solves a real and specific problem.