---
license: apache-2.0
tags:
- chess
- object-detection
- yolo
- pieces
pipeline_tag: object-detection
---

# Chess Piece Detection YOLO11n

## Model Description
YOLO11n model optimized for detecting and classifying chess pieces on a board.

## Classes
- **White pieces**: Pawn, Knight, Bishop, Rook, Queen, King
- **Black pieces**: pawn, knight, bishop, rook, queen, king

## Performance
- **Input Size**: 416x416
- **Architecture**: YOLO11n
- **Optimized**: Enhanced GPU training with smart filtering

## Usage
```python
from ultralytics import YOLO

model = YOLO("yamero999/chess-piece-detection-yolo11n")
results = model("chess_board.jpg", imgsz=416, conf=0.5)
```

## Training
Trained on diverse chess piece datasets with various board styles, lighting, and angles.