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I created a website where you can turn any chess game into a painting. What do you think?
r/SideProject
7/4/2025
SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChessFlow | https://chessflow.art | Digital Art Generation | Transforms chess games (PGN/link) into digital paintings & prints |
| Provides animated video of creation process | |||
| Offers physical prints (poster, framed, canvas) | |||
| Gallery of 500+ famous game paintings |
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Desire for meaningful chess-related gifts
- Lack of artistic representations of chess games
- Need for personalized keepsakes beyond standard diagrams/replays
Problems to Solve:
- Creating unique memorabilia from chess games
- Transforming strategic gameplay into aesthetic art
- Preserving memorable matches in tangible formats
Potential Solutions:
- Abstract art visualization of game moves
- Physical print options for display
- Animated video showing creation process (coming soon)
- Gallery showcasing famous historical matches |
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- Niche market focus combining chess enthusiasts and art lovers
- Multi-format output (digital downloads, physical prints, animations)
Marketing & Acquisition:
- Social media presence on Instagram & TikTok for visual showcase
- Gallery featuring famous games for SEO/content marketing
- Direct Reddit engagement with target communities (r/SideProject, r/vibecodecamp)
Monetization & Product:
- Premium physical products (canvas/framed prints)
- Freemium model with digital downloads and paid physical upgrades
- Roadmap feature (animated videos) for future monetization
User Engagement:
- User-generated content through game uploads
- Community sharing via social media platforms
- Gallery showcasing user/famous game artworks |