Chess Analyzer

Chess Analyzer is a modern TypeScript React chess analysis tool powered by Stockfish. It provides deep move evaluations, saved sessions, hover previews, and a polished analysis workflow for serious chess study.

Features

• Deep Engine Evaluation: Powered by Stockfish 17 via the chess-api.com
• Move History & Sessions: Robust session management to save and review your games.
• Hover Peek: Instantly preview positions in the engine lines by hovering over moves.
• Interactive Board: High-quality chess board with custom pieces and smooth animations.
• Live Evaluation Bar: Visual feedback on the current position's balance.
• Resilient API: Built-in retry logic, exponential backoff, and usage limit handling.

Live Demo

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Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v16.x or later)
• npm or yarn

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/bariskisir/ChessAnalyzer.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd ChessAnalyzer

3. Install dependencies:

   npm install

Running Locally

To start the development server:

npm run dev

The application will be available at http://localhost:5173.

Building for Production

To create a production build:

npm run build

Technologies Used

• React + TypeScript: Typed frontend application architecture.
• chess.js: Move validation and game logic.
• react-chessboard: Interactive chess board component.
• Lucide React: Premium iconography.
• Vite: Ultra-fast build tool.
• ESLint: Static analysis for TypeScript and React code.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.