beChess

Devlog

• PGN support & improvements
  April 26, 2026 by fbeline#chess

  This version holds the foundation to future software licensing model. (The app comes by default with a free license) Changes: App license model Fix: bugs on pgn parser Fix: UI conflicting ids on varia... Continue reading
• New piece sets, engine annotations & better file handling
  April 09, 2026 by fbeline#chess

  Changelog: - add new chess piece set: Kiwen-Suwi - engine annotations on/off - implement save & save as - small ui enchancements - visual representation of unsaved changes - on window drop file verify... Continue reading
• Update: UI polish, audio improvements, and smarter analysis
  March 29, 2026 by fbeline#chess

  This update focuses on making the app feel smoother to use. A lot of the work this round went into small quality-of-life improvements . What’s new Chess piece movement now has animation, giving a mo... Continue reading
• Batch of improvements
  March 18, 2026 by fbeline#chess

  UI & Navigation Added a Third Party Licenses popup to properly credit open-source dependencies Pressing arrow key while focus is on the move list now transfers focus to the chessboard automatically Th... Continue reading
• Auto Game Analysis
  March 14, 2026 by fbeline#chess

  You can now automatically analyze your entire chess game from move 1 to the final position with a single button press. At any point during review, just hit the "Auto Analysis" button and the engine wi... Continue reading

  
• Themes, PGN Drag & Drop, and More
  March 11, 2026 by fbeline#chess, #puzzle, #ui

  Hey everyone! 👋 Small but meaningful update dropping today. Here's what's new: 🎨 App Themes You can now choose between different visual themes for the app. Whether you prefer something dark and... Continue reading
• Board custom themes
  February 26, 2026 by fbeline#chess, #chess-ui, #themes

  I’ve just pushed a new update focused on customization and visual comfort. You can now change the chess board styling to match your preference or lighting conditions. I’ve implemented 4 new themes... Continue reading

  
• Board editor
  February 21, 2026 by fbeline#chess, #analyse, #tooling

  Board Editor You can now open the Board Editor and visually build custom position to instantly jump into analysis. It’s perfect for setting up puzzles, studying positions from books or videos, or re... Continue reading