4.2.1
2024-04-24
- IN THIS RELEASE (4.2.1)
• Chess Studio can now read databases in ChessBase format. It can import cbh, cbp, cbt, cbg, cba, cbs, and cbc formats, thus it is able to interpret not only the moves of a game but also the variations and comments.
• Minor bug fixes, general improvements and optimizations.
- MAIN FEATURES INTRODUCED IN THE LATEST RELEASES
• The new version of the Stockfish 16.1 engine has been integrated with the support of Neural Networks (NNUE). The neural network architecture has undergone two updates and is currently in its 8th version. This release marks the removal of the traditional handcrafted evaluation and the transition to fully neural network-based approach. Dual NNUE: For the first time, Stockfish includes a secondary neural network, used to quickly evaluate positions that are easily decided.
• A new section dedicated to training has been added. At the moment it is possible to solve a series of puzzles taken from games played mainly online. These are puzzles suitable for all players. There are currently 20,000 puzzles available but they will be continuously updated. Other types of puzzles of increasing difficulty will be included in the future.
• New feature: Search for games by position. This new feature is found in the main menu under the "PGN Tools" section. It allows you to search for games in a database starting from a given position. The position can be set both with normal pieces but also with different symbols that have different meanings. In this way it will be possible to search, for example, all the games that have a typical pawn structure regardless of the position of the other pieces.
• Possibility to choose between different layouts of the board on the screen according to the user's needs. For those using Chess Studio on the iPad, this feature allows you to scroll through the moves of a game with a tap on the right or left of the chessboard.
• Possibility of playing online using the Lichess platform. For blind or visually impaired players this feature is fully supported by Voice Over.
• Automatic insertion of engine analysis into games. To enter the analysis, simply touch the engine analysis line. To use this feature you need to activate it in the application settings.
• The new function "Search games by material" has been added, through which it is possible to search for games in a database according to the material present on the chessboard. This new functionality is accessed from the main menu of the application.
• New feature that allows you to delete tags in a database (Detag). This functionality is accessed from the list of possible operations on a database.
• In the Chess Board screen, you can customize the colors of the top bar, bottom bar, buttons and background. The customization is done in the Settings section. In the opening section is the new functionality to explore the Lichess Master Opening Tree. It is now possible to activate the speech synthesizer to announce the moves made both when entering and when viewing a game.
• The arrows on the Chess Board are now displayed for each line of engine analysis. The thicker the arrow, the better the corresponding move will be. This feature can be turned on or off in the Settings section.
• From the opening section of a database it is possible to save the games relating to a single ECO code or to a single opening variant in a new database. To do this, just swipe left on the opening variant you want to save and follow the directions.
• For iOS 14 users, you can customize the colors of the board squares in the Settings section.
• Enhancement and simplification of the management of Graphic Annotations. This functionality can now be accessed via a single menu or via a series of taps on the board (see the short tutorial in the application).
• For those users who need explanations on the application it is possible to contact me via Skype. To organize a Skype session, contact me via email at chess.studio.app@gmail.com
4.1.7
2024-02-13
- IN THIS RELEASE (4.1.7)
• Fixed some errors and improvements in the Training -> Puzzles section.
• Minor bug fixes, general improvements and optimizations.
- MAIN FEATURES INTRODUCED IN THE LATEST RELEASES
• A new section dedicated to training has been added. At the moment it is possible to solve a series of puzzles taken from games played mainly online. These are puzzles suitable for all players. There are currently 20,000 puzzles available but they will be continuously updated. Other types of puzzles of increasing difficulty will be included in the future.
• The new version of the Stockfish 16 engine has been integrated with the support of Neural Networks (NNUE). According with the authors in self-play against Stockfish 15, this new release gains up to 50 Elo and wins up to 12 times more game pairs than it loses.
• New feature: Search for games by position. This new feature is found in the main menu under the "PGN Tools" section. It allows you to search for games in a database starting from a given position. The position can be set both with normal pieces but also with different symbols that have different meanings. In this way it will be possible to search, for example, all the games that have a typical pawn structure regardless of the position of the other pieces.
• Possibility to choose between different layouts of the board on the screen according to the user's needs. For those using Chess Studio on the iPad, this feature allows you to scroll through the moves of a game with a tap on the right or left of the chessboard.
• Possibility of playing online using the Lichess platform. For blind or visually impaired players this feature is fully supported by Voice Over.
• Management of very large databases.
• Automatic insertion of engine analysis into games. To enter the analysis, simply touch the engine analysis line. To use this feature you need to activate it in the application settings.
• The new function "Search games by material" has been added, through which it is possible to search for games in a database according to the material present on the chessboard. This new functionality is accessed from the main menu of the application.
• New feature that allows you to delete tags in a database (Detag). This functionality is accessed from the list of possible operations on a database.
• In the Chess Board screen, you can customize the colors of the top bar, bottom bar, buttons and background. The customization is done in the Settings section. In the opening section is the new functionality to explore the Lichess Master Opening Tree. It is now possible to activate the speech synthesizer to announce the moves made both when entering and when viewing a game.
• Next to each line of analysis of the engine it is possible to view the probabilities of Win, Draw and Loss calculated by the engine. This feature can be turned on or off in the Settings section.
• The arrows on the Chess Board are now displayed for each line of engine analysis. The thicker the arrow, the better the corresponding move will be. This feature can be turned on or off in the Settings section.
• From the opening section of a database it is possible to save the games relating to a single ECO code or to a single opening variant in a new database. To do this, just swipe left on the opening variant you want to save and follow the directions.
• For iOS 14 users, you can customize the colors of the board squares in the Settings section.
• Enhancement and simplification of the management of Graphic Annotations. This functionality can now be accessed via a single menu or via a series of taps on the board (see the short tutorial in the application).
• For those users who need explanations on the application it is possible to contact me via Skype. To organize a Skype session, contact me via email at chess.studio.app@gmail.com
4.1.3
2023-10-31
- IN THIS RELEASE (4.1.3)
• New: in the Lichess section it is now possible to consult and view Lichess Videos.
• In the Lichess section it is now possible to play against the engine as well.
• Added Brazilian phonetic spelling.
• Fixed an error that caused the application to close unexpectedly in iOS 17.
• Minor bug fixes, general improvements and optimizations.
- MAIN FEATURES INTRODUCED IN THE LATEST RELEASES
• The new version of the Stockfish 16 engine has been integrated with the support of Neural Networks (NNUE). According with the authors in self-play against Stockfish 15, this new release gains up to 50 Elo and wins up to 12 times more game pairs than it loses.
• New feature: Search for games by position. This new feature is found in the main menu under the "PGN Tools" section. It allows you to search for games in a database starting from a given position. The position can be set both with normal pieces but also with different symbols that have different meanings. In this way it will be possible to search, for example, all the games that have a typical pawn structure regardless of the position of the other pieces.
• Possibility to choose between different layouts of the board on the screen according to the user's needs. For those using Chess Studio on the iPad, this feature allows you to scroll through the moves of a game with a tap on the right or left of the chessboard.
• Possibility of playing online using the Lichess platform. For blind or visually impaired players this feature is fully supported by Voice Over.
• Management of very large databases.
• Automatic insertion of engine analysis into games. To enter the analysis, simply touch the engine analysis line. To use this feature you need to activate it in the application settings.
• The new function "Search games by material" has been added, through which it is possible to search for games in a database according to the material present on the chessboard. This new functionality is accessed from the main menu of the application.
• New feature that allows you to delete tags in a database (Detag). This functionality is accessed from the list of possible operations on a database.
• In the Chess Board screen, you can customize the colors of the top bar, bottom bar, buttons and background. The customization is done in the Settings section. In the opening section is the new functionality to explore the Lichess Master Opening Tree. It is now possible to activate the speech synthesizer to announce the moves made both when entering and when viewing a game.
• Next to each line of analysis of the engine it is possible to view the probabilities of Win, Draw and Loss calculated by the engine. This feature can be turned on or off in the Settings section.
• The arrows on the Chess Board are now displayed for each line of engine analysis. The thicker the arrow, the better the corresponding move will be. This feature can be turned on or off in the Settings section.
• From the opening section of a database it is possible to save the games relating to a single ECO code or to a single opening variant in a new database. To do this, just swipe left on the opening variant you want to save and follow the directions.
• For iOS 14 users, you can customize the colors of the board squares in the Settings section.
• Enhancement and simplification of the management of Graphic Annotations. This functionality can now be accessed via a single menu or via a series of taps on the board (see the short tutorial in the application).
• For those users who need explanations on the application it is possible to contact me via Skype. To organize a Skype session, contact me via email at chess.studio.app@gmail.com
4.1.2
2023-10-11
- IN THIS RELEASE (4.1.2)
• New: in the Lichess section it is now possible to consult and download the Lichess Studies.
• Fixed an error that caused the application to close unexpectedly in iOS 17.
• Improvements in the management of games played via the Lichess platform.
• Minor bug fixes, general improvements and optimizations.
- MAIN FEATURES INTRODUCED IN THE LATEST RELEASES
• The new version of the Stockfish 16 engine has been integrated with the support of Neural Networks (NNUE). According with the authors in self-play against Stockfish 15, this new release gains up to 50 Elo and wins up to 12 times more game pairs than it loses.
• New feature: Search for games by position. This new feature is found in the main menu under the "PGN Tools" section. It allows you to search for games in a database starting from a given position. The position can be set both with normal pieces but also with different symbols that have different meanings. In this way it will be possible to search, for example, all the games that have a typical pawn structure regardless of the position of the other pieces.
• Possibility to choose between different layouts of the board on the screen according to the user's needs. For those using Chess Studio on the iPad, this feature allows you to scroll through the moves of a game with a tap on the right or left of the chessboard.
• Possibility of playing online using the Lichess platform. For blind or visually impaired players this feature is fully supported by Voice Over.
• Management of very large databases.
• Automatic insertion of engine analysis into games. To enter the analysis, simply touch the engine analysis line. To use this feature you need to activate it in the application settings.
• The new function "Search games by material" has been added, through which it is possible to search for games in a database according to the material present on the chessboard. This new functionality is accessed from the main menu of the application.
• New feature that allows you to delete tags in a database (Detag). This functionality is accessed from the list of possible operations on a database.
• In the Chess Board screen, you can customize the colors of the top bar, bottom bar, buttons and background. The customization is done in the Settings section. In the opening section is the new functionality to explore the Lichess Master Opening Tree. It is now possible to activate the speech synthesizer to announce the moves made both when entering and when viewing a game.
• Next to each line of analysis of the engine it is possible to view the probabilities of Win, Draw and Loss calculated by the engine. This feature can be turned on or off in the Settings section.
• The arrows on the Chess Board are now displayed for each line of engine analysis. The thicker the arrow, the better the corresponding move will be. This feature can be turned on or off in the Settings section.
• From the opening section of a database it is possible to save the games relating to a single ECO code or to a single opening variant in a new database. To do this, just swipe left on the opening variant you want to save and follow the directions.
• For iOS 14 users, you can customize the colors of the board squares in the Settings section.
• Enhancement and simplification of the management of Graphic Annotations. This functionality can now be accessed via a single menu or via a series of taps on the board (see the short tutorial in the application).
• For those users who need explanations on the application it is possible to contact me via Skype. To organize a Skype session, contact me via email at chess.studio.app@gmail.com
4.1.1
2023-10-04
- IN THIS RELEASE (4.1.1)
• Updates and improvements to accessing Dropbox.
• Further improvements in the management of the game search via the search bar.
• Compatibility iOS 17 and with the new iPhone 15.
• Minor bug fixes, general improvements and optimizations.
- MAIN FEATURES INTRODUCED IN THE LATEST RELEASES
• The new version of the Stockfish 16 engine has been integrated with the support of Neural Networks (NNUE). According with the authors in self-play against Stockfish 15, this new release gains up to 50 Elo and wins up to 12 times more game pairs than it loses.
• New feature: Search for games by position. This new feature is found in the main menu under the "PGN Tools" section. It allows you to search for games in a database starting from a given position. The position can be set both with normal pieces but also with different symbols that have different meanings. In this way it will be possible to search, for example, all the games that have a typical pawn structure regardless of the position of the other pieces.
• Possibility to choose between different layouts of the board on the screen according to the user's needs. For those using Chess Studio on the iPad, this feature allows you to scroll through the moves of a game with a tap on the right or left of the chessboard.
• Possibility of playing online using the Lichess platform. For blind or visually impaired players this feature is fully supported by Voice Over.
• Management of very large databases.
• Automatic insertion of engine analysis into games. To enter the analysis, simply touch the engine analysis line. To use this feature you need to activate it in the application settings.
• The new function "Search games by material" has been added, through which it is possible to search for games in a database according to the material present on the chessboard. This new functionality is accessed from the main menu of the application.
• New feature that allows you to delete tags in a database (Detag). This functionality is accessed from the list of possible operations on a database.
• In the Chess Board screen, you can customize the colors of the top bar, bottom bar, buttons and background. The customization is done in the Settings section. In the opening section is the new functionality to explore the Lichess Master Opening Tree. It is now possible to activate the speech synthesizer to announce the moves made both when entering and when viewing a game.
• Next to each line of analysis of the engine it is possible to view the probabilities of Win, Draw and Loss calculated by the engine. This feature can be turned on or off in the Settings section.
• The arrows on the Chess Board are now displayed for each line of engine analysis. The thicker the arrow, the better the corresponding move will be. This feature can be turned on or off in the Settings section.
• From the opening section of a database it is possible to save the games relating to a single ECO code or to a single opening variant in a new database. To do this, just swipe left on the opening variant you want to save and follow the directions.
• For iOS 14 users, you can customize the colors of the board squares in the Settings section.
• Enhancement and simplification of the management of Graphic Annotations. This functionality can now be accessed via a single menu or via a series of taps on the board (see the short tutorial in the application).
• For those users who need explanations on the application it is possible to contact me via Skype. To organize a Skype session, contact me via email at chess.studio.app@gmail.com
4.1.0
2023-09-19
- IN THIS RELEASE (4.1.0)
• Added a new type of pieces.
• Added new fonts for writing comments in games.
• Improved management of game search using the search bar.
• While viewing a game you can also manage the choice of variations with the keyboard.
• Some improvements and bug fixes in the handling of games merging.
• Minor bug fixes, general improvements and optimizations.
- MAIN FEATURES INTRODUCED IN THE LATEST RELEASES
• The new version of the Stockfish 16 engine has been integrated with the support of Neural Networks (NNUE). According with the authors in self-play against Stockfish 15, this new release gains up to 50 Elo and wins up to 12 times more game pairs than it loses.
• New feature: Search for games by position. This new feature is found in the main menu under the "PGN Tools" section. It allows you to search for games in a database starting from a given position. The position can be set both with normal pieces but also with different symbols that have different meanings. In this way it will be possible to search, for example, all the games that have a typical pawn structure regardless of the position of the other pieces.
• Possibility to choose between different layouts of the board on the screen according to the user's needs. For those using Chess Studio on the iPad, this feature allows you to scroll through the moves of a game with a tap on the right or left of the chessboard.
• Possibility of playing online using the Lichess platform. For blind or visually impaired players this feature is fully supported by Voice Over.
• Management of very large databases.
• Automatic insertion of engine analysis into games. To enter the analysis, simply touch the engine analysis line. To use this feature you need to activate it in the application settings.
• The new function "Search games by material" has been added, through which it is possible to search for games in a database according to the material present on the chessboard. This new functionality is accessed from the main menu of the application.
• New feature that allows you to delete tags in a database (Detag). This functionality is accessed from the list of possible operations on a database.
• In the Chess Board screen, you can customize the colors of the top bar, bottom bar, buttons and background. The customization is done in the Settings section. In the opening section is the new functionality to explore the Lichess Master Opening Tree. It is now possible to activate the speech synthesizer to announce the moves made both when entering and when viewing a game.
• Next to each line of analysis of the engine it is possible to view the probabilities of Win, Draw and Loss calculated by the engine. This feature can be turned on or off in the Settings section.
• The arrows on the Chess Board are now displayed for each line of engine analysis. The thicker the arrow, the better the corresponding move will be. This feature can be turned on or off in the Settings section.
• From the opening section of a database it is possible to save the games relating to a single ECO code or to a single opening variant in a new database. To do this, just swipe left on the opening variant you want to save and follow the directions.
• For iOS 14 users, you can customize the colors of the board squares in the Settings section.
• Enhancement and simplification of the management of Graphic Annotations. This functionality can now be accessed via a single menu or via a series of taps on the board (see the short tutorial in the application).
• For those users who need explanations on the application it is possible to contact me via Skype. To organize a Skype session, contact me via email at chess.studio.app@gmail.com
4.0.9
2023-09-02
- IN THIS RELEASE (4.0.9)
• Fixed some bugs that prevented normal functioning in the "Double Board" section.
• Some improvements and bug fixes in the handling of merging games.
• Minor bug fixes, general improvements and optimizations.
- MAIN FEATURES INTRODUCED IN THE LATEST RELEASES
• The new version of the Stockfish 16 engine has been integrated with the support of Neural Networks (NNUE). According with the authors in self-play against Stockfish 15, this new release gains up to 50 Elo and wins up to 12 times more game pairs than it loses.
• New feature: Search for games by position. This new feature is found in the main menu under the "PGN Tools" section. It allows you to search for games in a database starting from a given position. The position can be set both with normal pieces but also with different symbols that have different meanings. In this way it will be possible to search, for example, all the games that have a typical pawn structure regardless of the position of the other pieces.
• Possibility to choose between different layouts of the board on the screen according to the user's needs. For those using Chess Studio on the iPad, this feature allows you to scroll through the moves of a game with a tap on the right or left of the chessboard.
• Possibility of playing online using the Lichess platform. For blind or visually impaired players this feature is fully supported by Voice Over.
• Management of very large databases.
• Automatic insertion of engine analysis into games. To enter the analysis, simply touch the engine analysis line. To use this feature you need to activate it in the application settings.
• The new function "Search games by material" has been added, through which it is possible to search for games in a database according to the material present on the chessboard. This new functionality is accessed from the main menu of the application.
• New feature that allows you to delete tags in a database (Detag). This functionality is accessed from the list of possible operations on a database.
• In the Chess Board screen, you can customize the colors of the top bar, bottom bar, buttons and background. The customization is done in the Settings section. In the opening section is the new functionality to explore the Lichess Master Opening Tree. It is now possible to activate the speech synthesizer to announce the moves made both when entering and when viewing a game.
• Next to each line of analysis of the engine it is possible to view the probabilities of Win, Draw and Loss calculated by the engine. This feature can be turned on or off in the Settings section.
• The arrows on the Chess Board are now displayed for each line of engine analysis. The thicker the arrow, the better the corresponding move will be. This feature can be turned on or off in the Settings section.
• From the opening section of a database it is possible to save the games relating to a single ECO code or to a single opening variant in a new database. To do this, just swipe left on the opening variant you want to save and follow the directions.
• For iOS 14 users, you can customize the colors of the board squares in the Settings section.
• Enhancement and simplification of the management of Graphic Annotations. This functionality can now be accessed via a single menu or via a series of taps on the board (see the short tutorial in the application).
• For those users who need explanations on the application it is possible to contact me via Skype. To organize a Skype session, contact me via email at chess.studio.app@gmail.com
4.0.8
2023-07-29
- IN THIS RELEASE (4.0.8)
• Possibility to take screenshots of the chessboard both in PNG and PDF format. The screenshots can then be shared with other applications.
• Some improvements in opening book display.
• Correction of some errors in various sections of the application which prevented the correct display of the relative screens.
• Minor bug fixes, general improvements and optimizations.
- MAIN FEATURES INTRODUCED IN THE LATEST RELEASES
• The new version of the Stockfish 16 engine has been integrated with the support of Neural Networks (NNUE). According with the authors in self-play against Stockfish 15, this new release gains up to 50 Elo and wins up to 12 times more game pairs than it loses.
• New feature: Search for games by position. This new feature is found in the main menu under the "PGN Tools" section. It allows you to search for games in a database starting from a given position. The position can be set both with normal pieces but also with different symbols that have different meanings. In this way it will be possible to search, for example, all the games that have a typical pawn structure regardless of the position of the other pieces.
• Possibility to choose between different layouts of the board on the screen according to the user's needs. For those using Chess Studio on the iPad, this feature allows you to scroll through the moves of a game with a tap on the right or left of the chessboard.
• Possibility of playing online using the Lichess platform. For blind or visually impaired players this feature is fully supported by Voice Over.
• Management of very large databases.
• Automatic insertion of engine analysis into games. To enter the analysis, simply touch the engine analysis line. To use this feature you need to activate it in the application settings.
• The new function "Search games by material" has been added, through which it is possible to search for games in a database according to the material present on the chessboard. This new functionality is accessed from the main menu of the application.
• New feature that allows you to delete tags in a database (Detag). This functionality is accessed from the list of possible operations on a database.
• In the Chess Board screen, you can customize the colors of the top bar, bottom bar, buttons and background. The customization is done in the Settings section. In the opening section is the new functionality to explore the Lichess Master Opening Tree. It is now possible to activate the speech synthesizer to announce the moves made both when entering and when viewing a game.
• Next to each line of analysis of the engine it is possible to view the probabilities of Win, Draw and Loss calculated by the engine. This feature can be turned on or off in the Settings section.
• The arrows on the Chess Board are now displayed for each line of engine analysis. The thicker the arrow, the better the corresponding move will be. This feature can be turned on or off in the Settings section.
• From the opening section of a database it is possible to save the games relating to a single ECO code or to a single opening variant in a new database. To do this, just swipe left on the opening variant you want to save and follow the directions.
• For iOS 14 users, you can customize the colors of the board squares in the Settings section.
• Enhancement and simplification of the management of Graphic Annotations. This functionality can now be accessed via a single menu or via a series of taps on the board (see the short tutorial in the application).
• For those users who need explanations on the application it is possible to contact me via Skype. To organize a Skype session, contact me via email at chess.studio.app@gmail.com
4.0.7
2023-07-08
- IN THIS RELEASE (4.0.7)
• The new version of the Stockfish 16 engine has been integrated with the support of Neural Networks (NNUE). According with the authors in self-play against Stockfish 15, this new release gains up to 50 Elo and wins up to 12 times more game pairs than it loses.
• Improvements in handling folding/unfolding of variations. Through the settings it is now possible to activate or deactivate this feature.
• Minor bug fixes, general improvements and optimizations.
- MAIN FEATURES INTRODUCED IN THE LATEST RELEASES
• New feature: Search for games by position. This new feature is found in the main menu under the "PGN Tools" section. It allows you to search for games in a database starting from a given position. The position can be set both with normal pieces but also with different symbols that have different meanings. In this way it will be possible to search, for example, all the games that have a typical pawn structure regardless of the position of the other pieces.
• Possibility to choose between different layouts of the board on the screen according to the user's needs. For those using Chess Studio on the iPad, this feature allows you to scroll through the moves of a game with a tap on the right or left of the chessboard.
• Possibility of playing online using the Lichess platform. For blind or visually impaired players this feature is fully supported by Voice Over.
• Management of very large databases.
• Automatic insertion of engine analysis into games. To enter the analysis, simply touch the engine analysis line. To use this feature you need to activate it in the application settings.
• The new function "Search games by material" has been added, through which it is possible to search for games in a database according to the material present on the chessboard. This new functionality is accessed from the main menu of the application.
• New feature that allows you to delete tags in a database (Detag). This functionality is accessed from the list of possible operations on a database.
• In the Chess Board screen, you can customize the colors of the top bar, bottom bar, buttons and background. The customization is done in the Settings section. In the opening section is the new functionality to explore the Lichess Master Opening Tree. It is now possible to activate the speech synthesizer to announce the moves made both when entering and when viewing a game.
• Next to each line of analysis of the engine it is possible to view the probabilities of Win, Draw and Loss calculated by the engine. This feature can be turned on or off in the Settings section.
• The arrows on the Chess Board are now displayed for each line of engine analysis. The thicker the arrow, the better the corresponding move will be. This feature can be turned on or off in the Settings section.
• From the opening section of a database it is possible to save the games relating to a single ECO code or to a single opening variant in a new database. To do this, just swipe left on the opening variant you want to save and follow the directions.
• For iOS 14 users, you can customize the colors of the board squares in the Settings section.
• Enhancement and simplification of the management of Graphic Annotations. This functionality can now be accessed via a single menu or via a series of taps on the board (see the short tutorial in the application).
• For those users who need explanations on the application it is possible to contact me via Skype. To organize a Skype session, contact me via email at chess.studio.app@gmail.com
4.0.3
2023-05-30
- IN THIS RELEASE (4.0.3)
• New feature: Search for games by position. This new feature is found in the main menu under the "PGN Tools" section. It allows you to search for games in a database starting from a given position. The position can be set both with normal pieces but also with different symbols that have different meanings. In this way it will be possible to search, for example, all the games that have a typical pawn structure regardless of the position of the other pieces.
• Minor bug fixes, general improvements and optimizations.
- MAIN FEATURES INTRODUCED IN THE LATEST RELEASES
• Possibility to choose between different layouts of the board on the screen according to the user's needs. For those using Chess Studio on the iPad, this feature allows you to scroll through the moves of a game with a tap on the right or left of the chessboard.
• Possibility of playing online using the Lichess platform. For blind or visually impaired players this feature is fully supported by Voice Over.
• The new version of the 15.1 Stockfish engine has been integrated with the support of neural networks (nnue).
• Management of very large databases.
• Automatic insertion of engine analysis into games. To enter the analysis, simply touch the engine analysis line. To use this feature you need to activate it in the application settings.
• The new function "Search games by material" has been added, through which it is possible to search for games in a database according to the material present on the chessboard. This new functionality is accessed from the main menu of the application.
• New feature that allows you to delete tags in a database (Detag). This functionality is accessed from the list of possible operations on a database.
• In the Chess Board screen, you can customize the colors of the top bar, bottom bar, buttons and background. The customization is done in the Settings section. In the opening section is the new functionality to explore the Lichess Master Opening Tree. It is now possible to activate the speech synthesizer to announce the moves made both when entering and when viewing a game.
• Next to each line of analysis of the engine it is possible to view the probabilities of Win, Draw and Loss calculated by the engine. This feature can be turned on or off in the Settings section.
• The arrows on the Chess Board are now displayed for each line of engine analysis. The thicker the arrow, the better the corresponding move will be. This feature can be turned on or off in the Settings section.
• From the opening section of a database it is possible to save the games relating to a single ECO code or to a single opening variant in a new database. To do this, just swipe left on the opening variant you want to save and follow the directions.
• For iOS 14 users, you can customize the colors of the board squares in the Settings section.
• Enhancement and simplification of the management of Graphic Annotations. This functionality can now be accessed via a single menu or via a series of taps on the board (see the short tutorial in the application).
• Elimination of interaction with Google Drive: as already announced the direct interaction with Google Drive has been suspended due to the software libraries not compatible with the recent Apple updates. To interact with Google Drive use the import / export functions.
• Added the engine evaluation bar which can be displayed on the right or left of the board. It is displayed only when the engine is active but can also be deactivated.
• New feature: double chess board for analysis on the same screen! You can view and or analyze two different games at the same time. From the main menu select "Double Chess Board".
• For those users who need explanations on the application it is possible to contact me via Skype. To organize a Skype session, contact me via email at chess.studio.app@gmail.com
4.0.2
2023-05-23
- IN THIS RELEASE (4.0.2)
• Made Layout settings persistent.
• Inserted phonetic spelling in Spanish language.
• Fixed bugs and made improvements in the management of Opening Books.
• Minor bug fixes, general improvements and optimizations.
- MAIN FEATURES INTRODUCED IN THE LATEST RELEASES
• Possibility to choose between different layouts of the board on the screen according to the user's needs. For those using Chess Studio on the iPad, this feature allows you to scroll through the moves of a game with a tap on the right or left of the chessboard.
• Possibility of playing online using the Lichess platform. For blind or visually impaired players this feature is fully supported by Voice Over.
• The new version of the 15.1 Stockfish engine has been integrated with the support of neural networks (nnue).
• Management of very large databases.
• Automatic insertion of engine analysis into games. To enter the analysis, simply touch the engine analysis line. To use this feature you need to activate it in the application settings.
• The new function "Search games by material" has been added, through which it is possible to search for games in a database according to the material present on the chessboard. This new functionality is accessed from the main menu of the application.
• New feature that allows you to delete tags in a database (Detag). This functionality is accessed from the list of possible operations on a database.
• In the Chess Board screen, you can customize the colors of the top bar, bottom bar, buttons and background. The customization is done in the Settings section. In the opening section is the new functionality to explore the Lichess Master Opening Tree. It is now possible to activate the speech synthesizer to announce the moves made both when entering and when viewing a game.
• Next to each line of analysis of the engine it is possible to view the probabilities of Win, Draw and Loss calculated by the engine. This feature can be turned on or off in the Settings section.
• The arrows on the Chess Board are now displayed for each line of engine analysis. The thicker the arrow, the better the corresponding move will be. This feature can be turned on or off in the Settings section.
• From the opening section of a database it is possible to save the games relating to a single ECO code or to a single opening variant in a new database. To do this, just swipe left on the opening variant you want to save and follow the directions.
• For iOS 14 users, you can customize the colors of the board squares in the Settings section.
• Enhancement and simplification of the management of Graphic Annotations. This functionality can now be accessed via a single menu or via a series of taps on the board (see the short tutorial in the application).
• Elimination of interaction with Google Drive: as already announced the direct interaction with Google Drive has been suspended due to the software libraries not compatible with the recent Apple updates. To interact with Google Drive use the import / export functions.
• Added the engine evaluation bar which can be displayed on the right or left of the board. It is displayed only when the engine is active but can also be deactivated.
• New feature: double chess board for analysis on the same screen! You can view and or analyze two different games at the same time. From the main menu select "Double Chess Board".
• For those users who need explanations on the application it is possible to contact me via Skype. To organize a Skype session, contact me via email at chess.studio.app@gmail.com
4.0.1
2023-05-11
- IN THIS RELEASE (4.0.1)
• Improved the readability of the Main Menu. The section dedicated to short tutorials has been grouped in a subsequent screen.
• Fixed bug which, under certain conditions, prevented the display of the board on the screen.
• Fixed bug that prevented the correct interpretation of a position through the FEN.
• Fixed bugs and made improvements to online play using the Lichess platform.
• Minor bug fixes, general improvements and optimizations.
- MAIN FEATURES INTRODUCED IN THE LATEST RELEASES
• Possibility to choose between different layouts of the board on the screen according to the user's needs. For those using Chess Studio on the iPad, this feature allows you to scroll through the moves of a game with a tap on the right or left of the chessboard.
• Possibility of playing online using the Lichess platform. For blind or visually impaired players this feature is fully supported by Voice Over.
• The new version of the 15.1 Stockfish engine has been integrated with the support of neural networks (nnue).
• Management of very large databases.
• Automatic insertion of engine analysis into games. To enter the analysis, simply touch the engine analysis line. To use this feature you need to activate it in the application settings.
• The new function "Search games by material" has been added, through which it is possible to search for games in a database according to the material present on the chessboard. This new functionality is accessed from the main menu of the application.
• New feature that allows you to delete tags in a database (Detag). This functionality is accessed from the list of possible operations on a database.
• In the Chess Board screen, you can customize the colors of the top bar, bottom bar, buttons and background. The customization is done in the Settings section. In the opening section is the new functionality to explore the Lichess Master Opening Tree. It is now possible to activate the speech synthesizer to announce the moves made both when entering and when viewing a game.
• Next to each line of analysis of the engine it is possible to view the probabilities of Win, Draw and Loss calculated by the engine. This feature can be turned on or off in the Settings section.
• The arrows on the Chess Board are now displayed for each line of engine analysis. The thicker the arrow, the better the corresponding move will be. This feature can be turned on or off in the Settings section.
• From the opening section of a database it is possible to save the games relating to a single ECO code or to a single opening variant in a new database. To do this, just swipe left on the opening variant you want to save and follow the directions.
• For iOS 14 users, you can customize the colors of the board squares in the Settings section.
• Enhancement and simplification of the management of Graphic Annotations. This functionality can now be accessed via a single menu or via a series of taps on the board (see the short tutorial in the application).
• Elimination of interaction with Google Drive: as already announced the direct interaction with Google Drive has been suspended due to the software libraries not compatible with the recent Apple updates. To interact with Google Drive use the import / export functions.
• Added the engine evaluation bar which can be displayed on the right or left of the board. It is displayed only when the engine is active but can also be deactivated.
• New feature: double chess board for analysis on the same screen! You can view and or analyze two different games at the same time. From the main menu select "Double Chess Board".
• For those users who need explanations on the application it is possible to contact me via Skype. To organize a Skype session, contact me via email at chess.studio.app@gmail.com
4.0.0
2023-05-02
- IN THIS RELEASE (4.0.0)
• It is now possible to choose different layouts of the board on the screen according to the user's needs. For those using Chess Studio on the iPad, this feature allows you to scroll through the moves of a game with a tap on the right or left of the chessboard.
• Fixed bugs and made improvements to online play using the Lichess platform, especially regarding victory claim handling.
• Fixed bug in Chess960 section.
• Minor bug fixes, general improvements and optimizations.
- MAIN FEATURES INTRODUCED IN THE LATEST RELEASES
• Possibility of playing online using the Lichess platform. For blind or visually impaired players this feature is fully supported by Voice Over.
• The new version of the 15.1 Stockfish engine has been integrated with the support of neural networks (nnue).
• Management of very large databases.
• Automatic insertion of engine analysis into games. To enter the analysis, simply touch the engine analysis line. To use this feature you need to activate it in the application settings.
• The new function "Search games by material" has been added, through which it is possible to search for games in a database according to the material present on the chessboard. This new functionality is accessed from the main menu of the application.
• New feature that allows you to delete tags in a database (Detag). This functionality is accessed from the list of possible operations on a database.
• In the Chess Board screen, you can customize the colors of the top bar, bottom bar, buttons and background. The customization is done in the Settings section. In the opening section is the new functionality to explore the Lichess Master Opening Tree. It is now possible to activate the speech synthesizer to announce the moves made both when entering and when viewing a game.
• Next to each line of analysis of the engine it is possible to view the probabilities of Win, Draw and Loss calculated by the engine. This feature can be turned on or off in the Settings section.
• The arrows on the Chess Board are now displayed for each line of engine analysis. The thicker the arrow, the better the corresponding move will be. This feature can be turned on or off in the Settings section.
• From the opening section of a database it is possible to save the games relating to a single ECO code or to a single opening variant in a new database. To do this, just swipe left on the opening variant you want to save and follow the directions.
• For iOS 14 users, you can customize the colors of the board squares in the Settings section.
• Enhancement and simplification of the management of Graphic Annotations. This functionality can now be accessed via a single menu or via a series of taps on the board (see the short tutorial in the application).
• Elimination of interaction with Google Drive: as already announced the direct interaction with Google Drive has been suspended due to the software libraries not compatible with the recent Apple updates. To interact with Google Drive use the import / export functions.
• Added the engine evaluation bar which can be displayed on the right or left of the board. It is displayed only when the engine is active but can also be deactivated.
• New feature: double chess board for analysis on the same screen! You can view and or analyze two different games at the same time. From the main menu select "Double Chess Board".
• For those users who need explanations on the application it is possible to contact me via Skype. To organize a Skype session, contact me via email at chess.studio.app@gmail.com
3.9.9
2023-04-13
- IN THIS RELEASE (3.9.9)
• Fixed bugs and made improvements to online play using the Lichess platform. Modified victory claim management.
• Minor bug fixes, general improvements and optimizations.
- MAIN FEATURES INTRODUCED IN THE LATEST RELEASES
• Possibility of playing online using the Lichess platform. For blind or visually impaired players this feature is fully supported by Voice Over.
• The new version of the 15.1 Stockfish engine has been integrated with the support of neural networks (nnue).
• Management of very large databases.
• Automatic insertion of engine analysis into games. To enter the analysis, simply touch the engine analysis line. To use this feature you need to activate it in the application settings.
• The new function "Search games by material" has been added, through which it is possible to search for games in a database according to the material present on the chessboard. This new functionality is accessed from the main menu of the application.
• New feature that allows you to delete tags in a database (Detag). This functionality is accessed from the list of possible operations on a database.
• In the Chess Board screen, you can customize the colors of the top bar, bottom bar, buttons and background. The customization is done in the Settings section. In the opening section is the new functionality to explore the Lichess Master Opening Tree. It is now possible to activate the speech synthesizer to announce the moves made both when entering and when viewing a game.
• Next to each line of analysis of the engine it is possible to view the probabilities of Win, Draw and Loss calculated by the engine. This feature can be turned on or off in the Settings section.
• The arrows on the Chess Board are now displayed for each line of engine analysis. The thicker the arrow, the better the corresponding move will be. This feature can be turned on or off in the Settings section.
• From the opening section of a database it is possible to save the games relating to a single ECO code or to a single opening variant in a new database. To do this, just swipe left on the opening variant you want to save and follow the directions.
• For iOS 14 users, you can customize the colors of the board squares in the Settings section.
• Enhancement and simplification of the management of Graphic Annotations. This functionality can now be accessed via a single menu or via a series of taps on the board (see the short tutorial in the application).
• Elimination of interaction with Google Drive: as already announced the direct interaction with Google Drive has been suspended due to the software libraries not compatible with the recent Apple updates. To interact with Google Drive use the import / export functions.
• Added the engine evaluation bar which can be displayed on the right or left of the board. It is displayed only when the engine is active but can also be deactivated.
• New feature: double chess board for analysis on the same screen! You can view and or analyze two different games at the same time. From the main menu select "Double Chess Board".
• For those users who need explanations on the application it is possible to contact me via Skype. To organize a Skype session, contact me via email at chess.studio.app@gmail.com
3.9.8
2023-04-05
- IN THIS RELEASE (3.9.8)
• As is known, the LiChess platform provides libraries for interacting with the platform itself from different applications. Starting from this version of Chess Studio it is possible to play games against opponents using the aforementioned libraries. You can challenge friends you know or look for an opponent according to the criteria you can set. You can access this feature from the main menu. For blind or visually impaired players this feature is fully supported by Voice Over. The use of the LiChess platform and libraries and the relative management of the various messages coming from the platform itself was not a simple job, something may have been overlooked and therefore unexpected behavior could occur. So please let me know of any anomalies which will be promptly corrected.
• Fixed bugs concerning the management of the extended notation, some translations and the Voice Over.
• Minor bug fixes, general improvements and optimizations.
- MAIN FEATURES INTRODUCED IN THE LATEST RELEASES
• The new version of the 15.1 Stockfish engine has been integrated with the support of neural networks (nnue).
• Management of very large databases.
• Automatic insertion of engine analysis into games. To enter the analysis, simply touch the engine analysis line. To use this feature you need to activate it in the application settings.
• The new function "Search games by material" has been added, through which it is possible to search for games in a database according to the material present on the chessboard. This new functionality is accessed from the main menu of the application.
• New feature that allows you to delete tags in a database (Detag). This functionality is accessed from the list of possible operations on a database.
• In the Chess Board screen, you can customize the colors of the top bar, bottom bar, buttons and background. The customization is done in the Settings section. In the opening section is the new functionality to explore the Lichess Master Opening Tree. It is now possible to activate the speech synthesizer to announce the moves made both when entering and when viewing a game.
• Next to each line of analysis of the engine it is possible to view the probabilities of Win, Draw and Loss calculated by the engine. This feature can be turned on or off in the Settings section.
• The arrows on the Chess Board are now displayed for each line of engine analysis. The thicker the arrow, the better the corresponding move will be. This feature can be turned on or off in the Settings section.
• From the opening section of a database it is possible to save the games relating to a single ECO code or to a single opening variant in a new database. To do this, just swipe left on the opening variant you want to save and follow the directions.
• For iOS 14 users, you can customize the colors of the board squares in the Settings section.
• Enhancement and simplification of the management of Graphic Annotations. This functionality can now be accessed via a single menu or via a series of taps on the board (see the short tutorial in the application).
• Elimination of interaction with Google Drive: as already announced the direct interaction with Google Drive has been suspended due to the software libraries not compatible with the recent Apple updates. To interact with Google Drive use the import / export functions.
• Added the engine evaluation bar which can be displayed on the right or left of the board. It is displayed only when the engine is active but can also be deactivated.
• New feature: double chess board for analysis on the same screen! You can view and or analyze two different games at the same time. From the main menu select "Double Chess Board".
• For those users who need explanations on the application it is possible to contact me via Skype. To organize a Skype session, contact me via email at chess.studio.app@gmail.com
3.9.7
2023-03-17
- IN THIS RELEASE (3.9.7)
• Fixed a bug that caused the application to behave unexpectedly under certain conditions.
• Fixed bug that occurred when merging two or more games.
• Minor bug fixes, general improvements and optimizations.
- MAIN FEATURES INTRODUCED IN THE LATEST RELEASES
• The new version of the 15.1 Stockfish engine has been integrated with the support of neural networks (nnue).
• Management of very large databases.
• Automatic insertion of engine analysis into games. To enter the analysis, simply touch the engine analysis line. To use this feature you need to activate it in the application settings.
• The new function "Search games by material" has been added, through which it is possible to search for games in a database according to the material present on the chessboard. This new functionality is accessed from the main menu of the application.
• New feature that allows you to delete tags in a database (Detag). This functionality is accessed from the list of possible operations on a database.
• In the Chess Board screen, you can customize the colors of the top bar, bottom bar, buttons and background. The customization is done in the Settings section. In the opening section is the new functionality to explore the Lichess Master Opening Tree. It is now possible to activate the speech synthesizer to announce the moves made both when entering and when viewing a game.
• Next to each line of analysis of the engine it is possible to view the probabilities of Win, Draw and Loss calculated by the engine. This feature can be turned on or off in the Settings section.
• The arrows on the Chess Board are now displayed for each line of engine analysis. The thicker the arrow, the better the corresponding move will be. This feature can be turned on or off in the Settings section.
• From the opening section of a database it is possible to save the games relating to a single ECO code or to a single opening variant in a new database. To do this, just swipe left on the opening variant you want to save and follow the directions.
• For iOS 14 users, you can customize the colors of the board squares in the Settings section.
• Enhancement and simplification of the management of Graphic Annotations. This functionality can now be accessed via a single menu or via a series of taps on the board (see the short tutorial in the application).
• Elimination of interaction with Google Drive: as already announced the direct interaction with Google Drive has been suspended due to the software libraries not compatible with the recent Apple updates. To interact with Google Drive use the import / export functions.
• Added the engine evaluation bar which can be displayed on the right or left of the board. It is displayed only when the engine is active but can also be deactivated.
• New feature: double chess board for analysis on the same screen! You can view and or analyze two different games at the same time. From the main menu select "Double Chess Board".
• For those users who need explanations on the application it is possible to contact me via Skype. To organize a Skype session, contact me via email at chess.studio.app@gmail.com
3.9.6
2023-03-11
- IN THIS RELEASE (3.9.6)
• Fixed an error that occurred in the Chronology.
• Fixed bug on Voice Over.
• Fixed bug that caused incorrect engine analyzes in NNUE mode.
• Fixed an error that prevented the loading of games in the "Double Board" section.
• Minor bug fixes, general improvements and optimizations.
- MAIN FEATURES INTRODUCED IN THE LATEST RELEASES
• The new version of the 15.1 Stockfish engine has been integrated with the support of neural networks (nnue).
• Management of very large databases.
• Automatic insertion of engine analysis into games. To enter the analysis, simply touch the engine analysis line. To use this feature you need to activate it in the application settings.
• The new function "Search games by material" has been added, through which it is possible to search for games in a database according to the material present on the chessboard. This new functionality is accessed from the main menu of the application.
• New feature that allows you to delete tags in a database (Detag). This functionality is accessed from the list of possible operations on a database.
• In the Chess Board screen, you can customize the colors of the top bar, bottom bar, buttons and background. The customization is done in the Settings section. In the opening section is the new functionality to explore the Lichess Master Opening Tree. It is now possible to activate the speech synthesizer to announce the moves made both when entering and when viewing a game.
• Next to each line of analysis of the engine it is possible to view the probabilities of Win, Draw and Loss calculated by the engine. This feature can be turned on or off in the Settings section.
• The arrows on the Chess Board are now displayed for each line of engine analysis. The thicker the arrow, the better the corresponding move will be. This feature can be turned on or off in the Settings section.
• From the opening section of a database it is possible to save the games relating to a single ECO code or to a single opening variant in a new database. To do this, just swipe left on the opening variant you want to save and follow the directions.
• For iOS 14 users, you can customize the colors of the board squares in the Settings section.
• Enhancement and simplification of the management of Graphic Annotations. This functionality can now be accessed via a single menu or via a series of taps on the board (see the short tutorial in the application).
• Elimination of interaction with Google Drive: as already announced the direct interaction with Google Drive has been suspended due to the software libraries not compatible with the recent Apple updates. To interact with Google Drive use the import / export functions.
• Added the engine evaluation bar which can be displayed on the right or left of the board. It is displayed only when the engine is active but can also be deactivated.
• New feature: double chess board for analysis on the same screen! You can view and or analyze two different games at the same time. From the main menu select "Double Chess Board".
• For those users who need explanations on the application it is possible to contact me via Skype. To organize a Skype session, contact me via email at chess.studio.app@gmail.com
3.9.5
2023-02-24
- IN THIS RELEASE (3.9.5)
• Fixed some errors which, under certain conditions, caused abnormal behavior of the application.
• Made some improvements in different sections of the application.
• Minor bug fixes, general improvements and optimizations.
- MAIN FEATURES INTRODUCED IN THE LATEST RELEASES
• The new version of the 15.1 Stockfish engine has been integrated with the support of neural networks (nnue).
• Management of very large databases.
• Automatic insertion of engine analysis into games. To enter the analysis, simply touch the engine analysis line. To use this feature you need to activate it in the application settings.
• The new function "Search games by material" has been added, through which it is possible to search for games in a database according to the material present on the chessboard. This new functionality is accessed from the main menu of the application.
• New feature that allows you to delete tags in a database (Detag). This functionality is accessed from the list of possible operations on a database.
• In the Chess Board screen, you can customize the colors of the top bar, bottom bar, buttons and background. The customization is done in the Settings section. In the opening section is the new functionality to explore the Lichess Master Opening Tree. It is now possible to activate the speech synthesizer to announce the moves made both when entering and when viewing a game.
• Next to each line of analysis of the engine it is possible to view the probabilities of Win, Draw and Loss calculated by the engine. This feature can be turned on or off in the Settings section.
• The arrows on the Chess Board are now displayed for each line of engine analysis. The thicker the arrow, the better the corresponding move will be. This feature can be turned on or off in the Settings section.
• From the opening section of a database it is possible to save the games relating to a single ECO code or to a single opening variant in a new database. To do this, just swipe left on the opening variant you want to save and follow the directions.
• For iOS 14 users, you can customize the colors of the board squares in the Settings section.
• Enhancement and simplification of the management of Graphic Annotations. This functionality can now be accessed via a single menu or via a series of taps on the board (see the short tutorial in the application).
• Elimination of interaction with Google Drive: as already announced the direct interaction with Google Drive has been suspended due to the software libraries not compatible with the recent Apple updates. To interact with Google Drive use the import / export functions.
• Added the engine evaluation bar which can be displayed on the right or left of the board. It is displayed only when the engine is active but can also be deactivated.
• New feature: double chess board for analysis on the same screen! You can view and or analyze two different games at the same time. From the main menu select "Double Chess Board".
• For those users who need explanations on the application it is possible to contact me via Skype. To organize a Skype session, contact me via email at chess.studio.app@gmail.com
3.8.7
2022-10-03
- IN THIS RELEASE (3.8.7)
• Some improvements in handling very large databases.
• Fixed an error that prevented, under certain conditions, the management of graphic annotations.
• Minor bug fixes, general improvements and optimizations.
- MAIN FEATURES INTRODUCED IN THE LATEST RELEASES
• Management of very large databases.
• Automatic insertion of engine analysis into games. To enter the analysis, simply touch the engine analysis line. To use this feature you need to activate it in the application settings.
• The new function "Search games by material" has been added, through which it is possible to search for games in a database according to the material present on the chessboard. This new functionality is accessed from the main menu of the application.
• The new version of the Stockfish 15 engine with the support of Neural Networks (NNUE) has been integrated. According to the authors Stockfish 15 is ahead of Stockfish 14 by 36 ELO points.
• New feature that allows you to delete tags in a database (Detag). This functionality is accessed from the list of possible operations on a database.
• In the Chess Board screen, you can customize the colors of the top bar, bottom bar, buttons and background. The customization is done in the Settings section. In the opening section is the new functionality to explore the Lichess Master Opening Tree. It is now possible to activate the speech synthesizer to announce the moves made both when entering and when viewing a game.
• Next to each line of analysis of the engine it is possible to view the probabilities of Win, Draw and Loss calculated by the engine. This feature can be turned on or off in the Settings section.
• The arrows on the Chess Board are now displayed for each line of engine analysis. The thicker the arrow, the better the corresponding move will be. This feature can be turned on or off in the Settings section.
• From the opening section of a database it is possible to save the games relating to a single ECO code or to a single opening variant in a new database. To do this, just swipe left on the opening variant you want to save and follow the directions.
• For iOS 14 users, you can customize the colors of the board squares in the Settings section.
• Enhancement and simplification of the management of Graphic Annotations. This functionality can now be accessed via a single menu or via a series of taps on the board (see the short tutorial in the application).
• Elimination of interaction with Google Drive: as already announced the direct interaction with Google Drive has been suspended due to the software libraries not compatible with the recent Apple updates. To interact with Google Drive use the import / export functions.
• Added the engine evaluation bar which can be displayed on the right or left of the board. It is displayed only when the engine is active but can also be deactivated.
• New feature: double chess board for analysis on the same screen! You can view and or analyze two different games at the same time. From the main menu select "Double Chess Board".
• For those users who need explanations on the application it is possible to contact me via Skype. To organize a Skype session, contact me via email at chess.studio.app@gmail.com
3.8.6
2022-09-27
- IN THIS RELEASE (3.8.6)
• Starting from this version Chess Studio is able to read even very large databases using an indexed mode. The application highlights databases considered large in relation to the capabilities of the device and warns the user that the database will be opened in indexed mode.
• Engine ratings when analyzing a game also appear on the arrow showing the move. This feature can be turned on or off in the settings.
• Fixed an issue that occurred when playing against the engine in nnue mode.
• Compatibility with iOS 16 and with the new iPhone 14 devices.
• Improvements in the insertion of engine analysis in the game.
• Minor bug fixes, general improvements and optimizations.
- MAIN FEATURES INTRODUCED IN THE LATEST RELEASES
• Automatic insertion of engine analysis into games. To enter the analysis, simply touch the engine analysis line. To use this feature you need to activate it in the application settings.
• The new function "Search games by material" has been added, through which it is possible to search for games in a database according to the material present on the chessboard. This new functionality is accessed from the main menu of the application.
• The new version of the Stockfish 15 engine with the support of Neural Networks (NNUE) has been integrated. According to the authors Stockfish 15 is ahead of Stockfish 14 by 36 ELO points.
• New feature that allows you to delete tags in a database (Detag). This functionality is accessed from the list of possible operations on a database.
• In the Chess Board screen, you can customize the colors of the top bar, bottom bar, buttons and background. The customization is done in the Settings section. In the opening section is the new functionality to explore the Lichess Master Opening Tree. It is now possible to activate the speech synthesizer to announce the moves made both when entering and when viewing a game.
• Next to each line of analysis of the engine it is possible to view the probabilities of Win, Draw and Loss calculated by the engine. This feature can be turned on or off in the Settings section.
• The arrows on the Chess Board are now displayed for each line of engine analysis. The thicker the arrow, the better the corresponding move will be. This feature can be turned on or off in the Settings section.
• From the opening section of a database it is possible to save the games relating to a single ECO code or to a single opening variant in a new database. To do this, just swipe left on the opening variant you want to save and follow the directions.
• For iOS 14 users, you can customize the colors of the board squares in the Settings section.
• Enhancement and simplification of the management of Graphic Annotations. This functionality can now be accessed via a single menu or via a series of taps on the board (see the short tutorial in the application).
• Elimination of interaction with Google Drive: as already announced the direct interaction with Google Drive has been suspended due to the software libraries not compatible with the recent Apple updates. To interact with Google Drive use the import / export functions.
• Added the engine evaluation bar which can be displayed on the right or left of the board. It is displayed only when the engine is active but can also be deactivated.
• New feature: double chess board for analysis on the same screen! You can view and or analyze two different games at the same time. From the main menu select "Double Chess Board".
• For those users who need explanations on the application it is possible to contact me via Skype. To organize a Skype session, contact me via email at chess.studio.app@gmail.com
3.8.5
2022-08-06
- IN THIS RELEASE (3.8.5)
• It is now possible to automatically insert the engine analysis in the form of a variant. To enter the analysis, simply touch the engine analysis line. To use this feature you need to activate it in the application settings.
• Improvement of the Voice Over in the automatic playing of the games and in the search by material.
• Minor bug fixes, general improvements and optimizations.
- MAIN FEATURES INTRODUCED IN THE LATEST RELEASES
• The new function "Search games by material" has been added, through which it is possible to search for games in a database according to the material present on the chessboard. This new functionality is accessed from the main menu of the application.
• The new version of the Stockfish 15 engine with the support of Neural Networks (NNUE) has been integrated. According to the authors Stockfish 15 is ahead of Stockfish 14 by 36 ELO points.
• New feature that allows you to delete tags in a database (Detag). This functionality is accessed from the list of possible operations on a database.
• In the Chess Board screen, you can customize the colors of the top bar, bottom bar, buttons and background. The customization is done in the Settings section. In the opening section is the new functionality to explore the Lichess Master Opening Tree. It is now possible to activate the speech synthesizer to announce the moves made both when entering and when viewing a game.
• Next to each line of analysis of the engine it is possible to view the probabilities of Win, Draw and Loss calculated by the engine. This feature can be turned on or off in the Settings section.
• The arrows on the Chess Board are now displayed for each line of engine analysis. The thicker the arrow, the better the corresponding move will be. This feature can be turned on or off in the Settings section.
• From the opening section of a database it is possible to save the games relating to a single ECO code or to a single opening variant in a new database. To do this, just swipe left on the opening variant you want to save and follow the directions.
• For iOS 14 users, you can customize the colors of the board squares in the Settings section.
• Enhancement and simplification of the management of Graphic Annotations. This functionality can now be accessed via a single menu or via a series of taps on the board (see the short tutorial in the application).
• Elimination of interaction with Google Drive: as already announced the direct interaction with Google Drive has been suspended due to the software libraries not compatible with the recent Apple updates. To interact with Google Drive use the import / export functions.
• Added the engine evaluation bar which can be displayed on the right or left of the board. It is displayed only when the engine is active but can also be deactivated.
• New feature: double chess board for analysis on the same screen! You can view and or analyze two different games at the same time. From the main menu select "Double Chess Board".
• For those users who need explanations on the application it is possible to contact me via Skype. To organize a Skype session, contact me via email at chess.studio.app@gmail.com
3.8.4
2022-07-21
- IN THIS RELEASE (3.8.4)
• The new function "Search games by material" has been added, through which it is possible to search for games in a database according to the material present on the chessboard. This new functionality is accessed from the main menu of the application.
• Fixed some small errors that occurred, under certain conditions, during the movement of the pieces.
• Some improvements in the Voice Over mode.
• Minor bug fixes, general improvements and optimizations.
- MAIN FEATURES INTRODUCED IN THE LATEST RELEASES
• The new version of the Stockfish 15 engine with the support of Neural Networks (NNUE) has been integrated. According to the authors Stockfish 15 is ahead of Stockfish 14 by 36 ELO points.
• New feature that allows you to delete tags in a database (Detag). This functionality is accessed from the list of possible operations on a database.
• In the Chess Board screen, you can customize the colors of the top bar, bottom bar, buttons and background. The customization is done in the Settings section. In the opening section is the new functionality to explore the Lichess Master Opening Tree. It is now possible to activate the speech synthesizer to announce the moves made both when entering and when viewing a game.
• Next to each line of analysis of the engine it is possible to view the probabilities of Win, Draw and Loss calculated by the engine. This feature can be turned on or off in the Settings section.
• The arrows on the Chess Board are now displayed for each line of engine analysis. The thicker the arrow, the better the corresponding move will be. This feature can be turned on or off in the Settings section.
• From the opening section of a database it is possible to save the games relating to a single ECO code or to a single opening variant in a new database. To do this, just swipe left on the opening variant you want to save and follow the directions.
• For iOS 14 users, you can customize the colors of the board squares in the Settings section.
• Enhancement and simplification of the management of Graphic Annotations. This functionality can now be accessed via a single menu or via a series of taps on the board (see the short tutorial in the application).
• Elimination of interaction with Google Drive: as already announced the direct interaction with Google Drive has been suspended due to the software libraries not compatible with the recent Apple updates. To interact with Google Drive use the import / export functions.
• Added the engine evaluation bar which can be displayed on the right or left of the board. It is displayed only when the engine is active but can also be deactivated.
• New feature: double chess board for analysis on the same screen! You can view and or analyze two different games at the same time. From the main menu select "Double Chess Board".
• For those users who need explanations on the application it is possible to contact me via Skype. To organize a Skype session, contact me via email at chess.studio.app@gmail.com
3.8.3
2022-07-05
- IN THIS RELEASE (3.8.3)
• Fixed some errors in "Edit Position" mode.
• Some improvements in the Voice Over mode.
• Minor bug fixes, general improvements and optimizations.
- MAIN FEATURES INTRODUCED IN THE LATEST RELEASES
• The new version of the Stockfish 15 engine with the support of Neural Networks (NNUE) has been integrated. According to the authors Stockfish 15 is ahead of Stockfish 14 by 36 ELO points.
• New feature that allows you to delete tags in a database (Detag). This functionality is accessed from the list of possible operations on a database.
• In the Chess Board screen, you can customize the colors of the top bar, bottom bar, buttons and background. The customization is done in the Settings section. In the opening section is the new functionality to explore the Lichess Master Opening Tree. It is now possible to activate the speech synthesizer to announce the moves made both when entering and when viewing a game.
• Next to each line of analysis of the engine it is possible to view the probabilities of Win, Draw and Loss calculated by the engine. This feature can be turned on or off in the Settings section.
• The arrows on the Chess Board are now displayed for each line of engine analysis. The thicker the arrow, the better the corresponding move will be. This feature can be turned on or off in the Settings section.
• From the opening section of a database it is possible to save the games relating to a single ECO code or to a single opening variant in a new database. To do this, just swipe left on the opening variant you want to save and follow the directions.
• For iOS 14 users, you can customize the colors of the board squares in the Settings section.
• Enhancement and simplification of the management of Graphic Annotations. This functionality can now be accessed via a single menu or via a series of taps on the board (see the short tutorial in the application).
• Elimination of interaction with Google Drive: as already announced the direct interaction with Google Drive has been suspended due to the software libraries not compatible with the recent Apple updates. To interact with Google Drive use the import / export functions.
• Added the engine evaluation bar which can be displayed on the right or left of the board. It is displayed only when the engine is active but can also be deactivated.
• New feature: double chess board for analysis on the same screen! You can view and or analyze two different games at the same time. From the main menu select "Double Chess Board".
• For those users who need explanations on the application it is possible to contact me via Skype. To organize a Skype session, contact me via email at chess.studio.app@gmail.com
3.8.2
2022-05-24
- IN THIS RELEASE (3.8.2)
• Fixed a bug that caused abnormal behavior in Voice Over mode.
• Fixed some errors that prevented the correct display of engine analysis information.
• Minor bug fixes, general improvements and optimizations.
- MAIN FEATURES INTRODUCED IN THE LATEST RELEASES
• The new version of the Stockfish 15 engine with the support of Neural Networks (NNUE) has been integrated. According to the authors Stockfish 15 is ahead of Stockfish 14 by 36 ELO points.
• New feature that allows you to delete tags in a database (Detag). This functionality is accessed from the list of possible operations on a database.
• In the Chess Board screen, you can customize the colors of the top bar, bottom bar, buttons and background. The customization is done in the Settings section. In the opening section is the new functionality to explore the Lichess Master Opening Tree. It is now possible to activate the speech synthesizer to announce the moves made both when entering and when viewing a game.
• Next to each line of analysis of the engine it is possible to view the probabilities of Win, Draw and Loss calculated by the engine. This feature can be turned on or off in the Settings section.
• The arrows on the Chess Board are now displayed for each line of engine analysis. The thicker the arrow, the better the corresponding move will be. This feature can be turned on or off in the Settings section.
• From the opening section of a database it is possible to save the games relating to a single ECO code or to a single opening variant in a new database. To do this, just swipe left on the opening variant you want to save and follow the directions.
• For iOS 14 users, you can customize the colors of the board squares in the Settings section.
• Enhancement and simplification of the management of Graphic Annotations. This functionality can now be accessed via a single menu or via a series of taps on the board (see the short tutorial in the application).
• Elimination of interaction with Google Drive: as already announced the direct interaction with Google Drive has been suspended due to the software libraries not compatible with the recent Apple updates. To interact with Google Drive use the import / export functions.
• Added the engine evaluation bar which can be displayed on the right or left of the board. It is displayed only when the engine is active but can also be deactivated.
• New feature: double chess board for analysis on the same screen! You can view and or analyze two different games at the same time. From the main menu select "Double Chess Board".
• For those users who need explanations on the application it is possible to contact me via Skype. To organize a Skype session, contact me via email at chess.studio.app@gmail.com
3.8.1
2022-05-19
- IN THIS RELEASE (3.8.1)
• Arrows showing Stockfish engine analyzes are displayed in different colors.
• It is now possible to add the "Annotator" Tag in the information associated with a game.
• Fixed some errors that prevented the correct display of various information.
• Minor bug fixes, general improvements and optimizations.
- MAIN FEATURES INTRODUCED IN THE LATEST RELEASES
• The new version of the Stockfish 15 engine with the support of Neural Networks (NNUE) has been integrated. According to the authors Stockfish 15 is ahead of Stockfish 14 by 36 ELO points.
• New feature that allows you to delete tags in a database (Detag). This functionality is accessed from the list of possible operations on a database.
• In the Chess Board screen, you can customize the colors of the top bar, bottom bar, buttons and background. The customization is done in the Settings section. In the opening section is the new functionality to explore the Lichess Master Opening Tree. It is now possible to activate the speech synthesizer to announce the moves made both when entering and when viewing a game.
• Next to each line of analysis of the engine it is possible to view the probabilities of Win, Draw and Loss calculated by the engine. This feature can be turned on or off in the Settings section.
• The arrows on the Chess Board are now displayed for each line of engine analysis. The thicker the arrow, the better the corresponding move will be. This feature can be turned on or off in the Settings section.
• From the opening section of a database it is possible to save the games relating to a single ECO code or to a single opening variant in a new database. To do this, just swipe left on the opening variant you want to save and follow the directions.
• For iOS 14 users, you can customize the colors of the board squares in the Settings section.
• Enhancement and simplification of the management of Graphic Annotations. This functionality can now be accessed via a single menu or via a series of taps on the board (see the short tutorial in the application).
• Elimination of interaction with Google Drive: as already announced the direct interaction with Google Drive has been suspended due to the software libraries not compatible with the recent Apple updates. To interact with Google Drive use the import / export functions.
• Added the engine evaluation bar which can be displayed on the right or left of the board. It is displayed only when the engine is active but can also be deactivated.
• New feature: double chess board for analysis on the same screen! You can view and or analyze two different games at the same time. From the main menu select "Double Chess Board".
• For those users who need explanations on the application it is possible to contact me via Skype. To organize a Skype session, contact me via email at chess.studio.app@gmail.com
3.8.0
2022-05-06
- IN THIS RELEASE (3.8.0)
• The new version of the Stockfish 15 engine with the support of Neural Networks (NNUE) has been integrated. According to the authors Stockfish 15 is ahead of Stockfish 14 by 36 ELO points.
• Minor bug fixes, general improvements and optimizations.
- MAIN FEATURES INTRODUCED IN THE LATEST RELEASES
• New feature that allows you to delete tags in a database (Detag). This functionality is accessed from the list of possible operations on a database.
• In the Chess Board screen, you can customize the colors of the top bar, bottom bar, buttons and background. The customization is done in the Settings section. In the opening section is the new functionality to explore the Lichess Master Opening Tree. It is now possible to activate the speech synthesizer to announce the moves made both when entering and when viewing a game.
• Next to each line of analysis of the engine it is possible to view the probabilities of Win, Draw and Loss calculated by the engine. This feature can be turned on or off in the Settings section.
• The arrows on the Chess Board are now displayed for each line of engine analysis. The thicker the arrow, the better the corresponding move will be. This feature can be turned on or off in the Settings section.
• From the opening section of a database it is possible to save the games relating to a single ECO code or to a single opening variant in a new database. To do this, just swipe left on the opening variant you want to save and follow the directions.
• For iOS 14 users, you can customize the colors of the board squares in the Settings section.
• Enhancement and simplification of the management of Graphic Annotations. This functionality can now be accessed via a single menu or via a series of taps on the board (see the short tutorial in the application).
• Elimination of interaction with Google Drive: as already announced the direct interaction with Google Drive has been suspended due to the software libraries not compatible with the recent Apple updates. To interact with Google Drive use the import / export functions.
• Added the engine evaluation bar which can be displayed on the right or left of the board. It is displayed only when the engine is active but can also be deactivated.
• New feature: double chess board for analysis on the same screen! You can view and or analyze two different games at the same time. From the main menu select "Double Chess Board".
• For those users who need explanations on the application it is possible to contact me via Skype. To organize a Skype session, contact me via email at chess.studio.app@gmail.com
3.7.9
2022-04-29
- IN THIS RELEASE (3.7.9)
• Fixed a bug that, under certain conditions, caused various malfunctions when playing against the engine.
• Minor bug fixes, general improvements and optimizations.
- MAIN FEATURES INTRODUCED IN THE LATEST RELEASES
• New feature that allows you to delete tags in a database (Detag). This functionality is accessed from the list of possible operations on a database.
• In the Chess Board screen, you can customize the colors of the top bar, bottom bar, buttons and background. The customization is done in the Settings section. In the opening section is the new functionality to explore the Lichess Master Opening Tree. It is now possible to activate the speech synthesizer to announce the moves made both when entering and when viewing a game.
• Next to each line of analysis of the engine it is possible to view the probabilities of Win, Draw and Loss calculated by the engine. This feature can be turned on or off in the Settings section.
• The arrows on the Chess Board are now displayed for each line of engine analysis. The thicker the arrow, the better the corresponding move will be. This feature can be turned on or off in the Settings section.
• The new version of the Stockfish 14.1 engine with the support of Neural Networks (NNUE) has been integrated. According to the authors Stockfish 14.1 is significantly stronger than Stockfish 13.
• From the opening section of a database it is possible to save the games relating to a single ECO code or to a single opening variant in a new database. To do this, just swipe left on the opening variant you want to save and follow the directions.
• For iOS 14 users, you can customize the colors of the board squares in the Settings section.
• Enhancement and simplification of the management of Graphic Annotations. This functionality can now be accessed via a single menu or via a series of taps on the board (see the short tutorial in the application).
• Elimination of interaction with Google Drive: as already announced the direct interaction with Google Drive has been suspended due to the software libraries not compatible with the recent Apple updates. To interact with Google Drive use the import / export functions.
• Added the engine evaluation bar which can be displayed on the right or left of the board. It is displayed only when the engine is active but can also be deactivated.
• New feature: double chess board for analysis on the same screen! You can view and or analyze two different games at the same time. From the main menu select "Double Chess Board".
• For those users who need explanations on the application it is possible to contact me via Skype. To organize a Skype session, contact me via email at chess.studio.app@gmail.com
3.7.8
2022-04-21
- IN THIS RELEASE (3.7.8)
• Fixed some bugs in different sections of the application.
• Minor bug fixes, general improvements and optimizations.
- MAIN FEATURES INTRODUCED IN THE LATEST RELEASES
• New feature that allows you to delete tags in a database (Detag). This functionality is accessed from the list of possible operations on a database.
• In the Chess Board screen, you can customize the colors of the top bar, bottom bar, buttons and background. The customization is done in the Settings section. In the opening section is the new functionality to explore the Lichess Master Opening Tree. It is now possible to activate the speech synthesizer to announce the moves made both when entering and when viewing a game.
• Next to each line of analysis of the engine it is possible to view the probabilities of Win, Draw and Loss calculated by the engine. This feature can be turned on or off in the Settings section.
• The arrows on the Chess Board are now displayed for each line of engine analysis. The thicker the arrow, the better the corresponding move will be. This feature can be turned on or off in the Settings section.
• The new version of the Stockfish 14.1 engine with the support of Neural Networks (NNUE) has been integrated. According to the authors Stockfish 14.1 is significantly stronger than Stockfish 13.
• From the opening section of a database it is possible to save the games relating to a single ECO code or to a single opening variant in a new database. To do this, just swipe left on the opening variant you want to save and follow the directions.
• For iOS 14 users, you can customize the colors of the board squares in the Settings section.
• Enhancement and simplification of the management of Graphic Annotations. This functionality can now be accessed via a single menu or via a series of taps on the board (see the short tutorial in the application).
• Elimination of interaction with Google Drive: as already announced the direct interaction with Google Drive has been suspended due to the software libraries not compatible with the recent Apple updates. To interact with Google Drive use the import / export functions.
• Added the engine evaluation bar which can be displayed on the right or left of the board. It is displayed only when the engine is active but can also be deactivated.
• New feature: double chess board for analysis on the same screen! You can view and or analyze two different games at the same time. From the main menu select "Double Chess Board".
• For those users who need explanations on the application it is possible to contact me via Skype. To organize a Skype session, contact me via email at chess.studio.app@gmail.com
3.7.7
2022-03-26
- IN THIS RELEASE (3.7.7)
• New feature that allows you to delete tags in a database (Detag). This functionality is accessed from the list of possible operations on a database.
• Bug fixes and some improvements in Voice Over management.
• Minor bug fixes, general improvements and optimizations.
- MAIN FEATURES INTRODUCED IN THE LATEST RELEASES
• In the Chess Board screen, you can customize the colors of the top bar, bottom bar, buttons and background. The customization is done in the Settings section. In the opening section is the new functionality to explore the Lichess Master Opening Tree. It is now possible to activate the speech synthesizer to announce the moves made both when entering and when viewing a game.
• Next to each line of analysis of the engine it is possible to view the probabilities of Win, Draw and Loss calculated by the engine. This feature can be turned on or off in the Settings section.
• The arrows on the Chess Board are now displayed for each line of engine analysis. The thicker the arrow, the better the corresponding move will be. This feature can be turned on or off in the Settings section.
• The new version of the Stockfish 14.1 engine with the support of Neural Networks (NNUE) has been integrated. According to the authors Stockfish 14.1 is significantly stronger than Stockfish 13.
• From the opening section of a database it is possible to save the games relating to a single ECO code or to a single opening variant in a new database. To do this, just swipe left on the opening variant you want to save and follow the directions.
• For iOS 14 users, you can customize the colors of the board squares in the Settings section.
• Enhancement and simplification of the management of Graphic Annotations. This functionality can now be accessed via a single menu or via a series of taps on the board (see the short tutorial in the application).
• Elimination of interaction with Google Drive: as already announced the direct interaction with Google Drive has been suspended due to the software libraries not compatible with the recent Apple updates. To interact with Google Drive use the import / export functions.
• Added the engine evaluation bar which can be displayed on the right or left of the board. It is displayed only when the engine is active but can also be deactivated.
• New feature: double chess board for analysis on the same screen! You can view and or analyze two different games at the same time. From the main menu select "Double Chess Board".
• For those users who need explanations on the application it is possible to contact me via Skype. To organize a Skype session, contact me via email at chess.studio.app@gmail.com
3.7.6
2022-02-14
- IN THIS RELEASE (3.7.6)
• Various bug fixes and improvements in the handling of the "Dark" theme.
• Some improvements in Voice Over management.
• Minor bug fixes, general improvements and optimizations.
- MAIN FEATURES INTRODUCED IN THE LATEST RELEASES
• In the Chess Board screen, you can customize the colors of the top bar, bottom bar, buttons and background. The customization is done in the Settings section. In the opening section is the new functionality to explore the Lichess Master Opening Tree. It is now possible to activate the speech synthesizer to announce the moves made both when entering and when viewing a game.
• Next to each line of analysis of the engine it is possible to view the probabilities of Win, Draw and Loss calculated by the engine. This feature can be turned on or off in the Settings section.
• The arrows on the Chess Board are now displayed for each line of engine analysis. The thicker the arrow, the better the corresponding move will be. This feature can be turned on or off in the Settings section.
• The new version of the Stockfish 14.1 engine with the support of Neural Networks (NNUE) has been integrated. According to the authors Stockfish 14.1 is significantly stronger than Stockfish 13.
• From the opening section of a database it is possible to save the games relating to a single ECO code or to a single opening variant in a new database. To do this, just swipe left on the opening variant you want to save and follow the directions.
• For iOS 14 users, you can customize the colors of the board squares in the Settings section.
• Enhancement and simplification of the management of Graphic Annotations. This functionality can now be accessed via a single menu or via a series of taps on the board (see the short tutorial in the application).
• Elimination of interaction with Google Drive: as already announced the direct interaction with Google Drive has been suspended due to the software libraries not compatible with the recent Apple updates. To interact with Google Drive use the import / export functions.
• Added the engine evaluation bar which can be displayed on the right or left of the board. It is displayed only when the engine is active but can also be deactivated.
• New feature: double chess board for analysis on the same screen! You can view and or analyze two different games at the same time. From the main menu select "Double Chess Board".
• For those users who need explanations on the application it is possible to contact me via Skype. To organize a Skype session, contact me via email at chess.studio.app@gmail.com
3.7.5
2022-02-04
- IN THIS RELEASE (3.7.5)
• Corrections and improvements in the management of the "Dark" theme.
• Fixed some errors that occurred under iOS 13.
• Minor bug fixes, general improvements and optimizations.
- MAIN FEATURES INTRODUCED IN THE LATEST RELEASES
• In the Chess Board screen, you can customize the colors of the top bar, bottom bar, buttons and background. The customization is done in the Settings section. In the opening section is the new functionality to explore the Lichess Master Opening Tree. It is now possible to activate the speech synthesizer to announce the moves made both when entering and when viewing a game.
• Next to each line of analysis of the engine it is possible to view the probabilities of Win, Draw and Loss calculated by the engine. This feature can be turned on or off in the Settings section.
• The arrows on the Chess Board are now displayed for each line of engine analysis. The thicker the arrow, the better the corresponding move will be. This feature can be turned on or off in the Settings section.
• The new version of the Stockfish 14.1 engine with the support of Neural Networks (NNUE) has been integrated. According to the authors Stockfish 14.1 is significantly stronger than Stockfish 13.
• From the opening section of a database it is possible to save the games relating to a single ECO code or to a single opening variant in a new database. To do this, just swipe left on the opening variant you want to save and follow the directions.
• For iOS 14 users, you can customize the colors of the board squares in the Settings section.
• Enhancement and simplification of the management of Graphic Annotations. This functionality can now be accessed via a single menu or via a series of taps on the board (see the short tutorial in the application).
• Elimination of interaction with Google Drive: as already announced the direct interaction with Google Drive has been suspended due to the software libraries not compatible with the recent Apple updates. To interact with Google Drive use the import / export functions.
• Added the engine evaluation bar which can be displayed on the right or left of the board. It is displayed only when the engine is active but can also be deactivated.
• New feature: double chess board for analysis on the same screen! You can view and or analyze two different games at the same time. From the main menu select "Double Chess Board".
• For those users who need explanations on the application it is possible to contact me via Skype. To organize a Skype session, contact me via email at chess.studio.app@gmail.com
3.7.3
2022-01-04
- IN THIS RELEASE (3.7.3)
• In the view of the players list of a database it is possible to have information on a single player.
• Fixed some errors that, in certain situations, caused the application to quit unexpectedly.
• Minor bug fixes and improvements in the display of moves.
• Minor bug fixes, general improvements and optimizations.
- MAIN FEATURES INTRODUCED IN THE LATEST RELEASES
• In the Chess Board screen, you can customize the colors of the top bar, bottom bar, buttons and background. The customization is done in the Settings section. In the opening section is the new functionality to explore the Lichess Master Opening Tree. It is now possible to activate the speech synthesizer to announce the moves made both when entering and when viewing a game.
• Next to each line of analysis of the engine it is possible to view the probabilities of Win, Draw and Loss calculated by the engine. This feature can be turned on or off in the Settings section.
• The arrows on the Chess Board are now displayed for each line of engine analysis. The thicker the arrow, the better the corresponding move will be. This feature can be turned on or off in the Settings section.
• The new version of the Stockfish 14.1 engine with the support of Neural Networks (NNUE) has been integrated. According to the authors Stockfish 14.1 is significantly stronger than Stockfish 13.
• From the opening section of a database it is possible to save the games relating to a single ECO code or to a single opening variant in a new database. To do this, just swipe left on the opening variant you want to save and follow the directions.
• For iOS 14 users, you can customize the colors of the board squares in the Settings section.
• Enhancement and simplification of the management of Graphic Annotations. This functionality can now be accessed via a single menu or via a series of taps on the board (see the short tutorial in the application).
• Elimination of interaction with Google Drive: as already announced the direct interaction with Google Drive has been suspended due to the software libraries not compatible with the recent Apple updates. To interact with Google Drive use the import / export functions.
• Added the engine evaluation bar which can be displayed on the right or left of the board. It is displayed only when the engine is active but can also be deactivated.
• New feature: double chess board for analysis on the same screen! You can view and or analyze two different games at the same time. From the main menu select "Double Chess Board".
• For those users who need explanations on the application it is possible to contact me via Skype. To organize a Skype session, contact me via email at chess.studio.app@gmail.com
3.6.5
2021-10-04
- IN THIS RELEASE (3.6.5)
• Compatibility with iOS 15 and with the new devices.
• Minor bug fixes, improvements and optimizations.
- MAIN FEATURES INTRODUCED IN THE LATEST RELEASES
• The new version of the Stockfish 14 engine with the support of Neural Networks (NNUE) has been integrated. According to the authors Stockfish 14 is significantly stronger than Stockfish 13.
• From the opening section of a database it is possible to save the games relating to a single ECO code or to a single opening variant in a new database. To do this, just swipe left on the opening variant you want to save and follow the directions.
• For iOS 14 users, you can customize the colors of the board squares in the Settings section.
• Enhancement and simplification of the management of Graphic Annotations. This functionality can now be accessed via a single menu or via a series of taps on the board (see the short tutorial in the application).
• Elimination of interaction with Google Drive: as already announced the direct interaction with Google Drive has been suspended due to the software libraries not compatible with the recent Apple updates. To interact with Google Drive use the import / export functions.
• Added the engine evaluation bar which can be displayed on the right or left of the board. It is displayed only when the engine is active but can also be deactivated.
• New feature: double chess board for analysis on the same screen! You can view and or analyze two different games at the same time. From the main menu select "Double Chess Board".
• For those users who need explanations on the application it is possible to contact me via Skype. To organize a Skype session, contact me via email at chess.studio.app@gmail.com
3.6.4
2021-09-21
- IN THIS RELEASE (3.6.4)
• In this version some bugs have been fixed that caused, under certain conditions, an anomalous behavior of the application.
• Starting with the next version Chess Studio will no longer support iOS 12.
• Minor bug fixes, improvements and optimizations.
- MAIN FEATURES INTRODUCED IN THE LATEST RELEASES
• The new version of the Stockfish 14 engine with the support of Neural Networks (NNUE) has been integrated. According to the authors Stockfish 14 is significantly stronger than Stockfish 13.
• From the opening section of a database it is possible to save the games relating to a single ECO code or to a single opening variant in a new database. To do this, just swipe left on the opening variant you want to save and follow the directions.
• For iOS 14 users, you can customize the colors of the board squares in the Settings section.
• Enhancement and simplification of the management of Graphic Annotations. This functionality can now be accessed via a single menu or via a series of taps on the board (see the short tutorial in the application).
• Elimination of interaction with Google Drive: as already announced the direct interaction with Google Drive has been suspended due to the software libraries not compatible with the recent Apple updates. To interact with Google Drive use the import / export functions.
• Added the engine evaluation bar which can be displayed on the right or left of the board. It is displayed only when the engine is active but can also be deactivated.
• New feature: double chess board for analysis on the same screen! You can view and or analyze two different games at the same time. From the main menu select "Double Chess Board".
• For those users who need explanations on the application it is possible to contact me via Skype. To organize a Skype session, contact me via email at chess.studio.app@gmail.com
3.4.6
2020-12-22
- IN THIS RELEASE (3.4.6)
• Bug fixes and improvements under Voice Over mode.
• Minor bug fixes, optimizations and general improvements.
Chess Studio wishes all users a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
See you next year with lots of news!
- MAIN FEATURES INTRODUCED IN THE LATEST VERSIONS
• The new version of the Stockfish 12 engine with the support of the Neural Networks (NNUE) has been integrated. NNUE support replaces the classical evaluation with an efficiently updatable Neural Network. You can enable/disable the NNUE support. According to the developers of Stockfish the new version with the NNUE support is about 110 ELO stronger than Stockfish 11.
• The interface that contains the moves of a game has been modified and enhanced. The default settings have been changed but the interface is completely configurable by the user. You can change the colors of the background and the moves. There are ten types of figurines to represent the pieces. You can view a game in compact mode or with a high degree of indentation, you can adjust margins, line spacing and alignment. It is possible to insert fully configurable diagrams within a game (you can set pieces, board border and coordinates). And much more! A special section has been inserted for setting all the parameters relating to the notation of a game. The improvements made required a demanding and delicate job. I do not exclude that something may have escaped so I invite you to promptly report any error or abnormal behavior to chess.studio.app@gmail.com. Obviously, further suggestions are welcome.
• It is possible to import and use the openings books in ChessBase format (.ctg, .cto, .ctb). In order to use the openings books in ChessBase format, all three formats must be imported. You can use these openings books to explore an opening or to play against the engine.
• Creation and management of Opening Books (or Opening Trees). Starting from a database, the user can quickly create an Opening Book. There is a section dedicated to Opening Books where the user can use them and organize them according to their needs.
3.4.5
2020-12-10
- IN THIS RELEASE (3.4.5)
• Fixed a bug that caused an irregular behavior on some iPhone 12 models.
• Some improvements under Voice Over mode.
• Minor bug fixes, optimizations and general improvements.
- MAIN FEATURES INTRODUCED IN THE LATEST VERSIONS
• The new version of the Stockfish 12 engine with the support of the Neural Networks (NNUE) has been integrated. NNUE support replaces the classical evaluation with an efficiently updatable Neural Network. You can enable/disable the NNUE support. According to the developers of Stockfish the new version with the NNUE support is about 110 ELO stronger than Stockfish 11.
• The interface that contains the moves of a game has been modified and enhanced. The default settings have been changed but the interface is completely configurable by the user. You can change the colors of the background and the moves. There are ten types of figurines to represent the pieces. You can view a game in compact mode or with a high degree of indentation, you can adjust margins, line spacing and alignment. It is possible to insert fully configurable diagrams within a game (you can set pieces, board border and coordinates). And much more! A special section has been inserted for setting all the parameters relating to the notation of a game. The improvements made required a demanding and delicate job. I do not exclude that something may have escaped so I invite you to promptly report any error or abnormal behavior to chess.studio.app@gmail.com. Obviously, further suggestions are welcome.
• It is possible to import and use the openings books in ChessBase format (.ctg, .cto, .ctb). In order to use the openings books in ChessBase format, all three formats must be imported. You can use these openings books to explore an opening or to play against the engine.
• Creation and management of Opening Books (or Opening Trees). Starting from a database, the user can quickly create an Opening Book. There is a section dedicated to Opening Books where the user can use them and organize them according to their needs.
3.4.1
2020-11-18
- IN THIS RELEASE (3.4.1)
• Fixed a bug that occurred during engine analysis with the support of the neural network.
• Some improvements in Voice Over mode: the user can enable/disable some announcements of Voice Over.
• Minor bug fixes and general improvements.
- MAIN FEATURES INTRODUCED IN THE LATEST VERSIONS
• The new version of the Stockfish 12 engine with the support of the Neural Networks (NNUE) has been integrated. NNUE support replaces the classical evaluation with an efficiently updatable Neural Network. You can enable/disable the NNUE support. According to the developers of Stockfish the new version with the NNUE support is about 110 ELO stronger than Stockfish 11.
• The interface that contains the moves of a game has been modified and enhanced. The default settings have been changed but the interface is completely configurable by the user. You can change the colors of the background and the moves. There are ten types of figurines to represent the pieces. You can view a game in compact mode or with a high degree of indentation, you can adjust margins, line spacing and alignment. It is possible to insert fully configurable diagrams within a game (you can set pieces, board border and coordinates). And much more! A special section has been inserted for setting all the parameters relating to the notation of a game. The improvements made required a demanding and delicate job. I do not exclude that something may have escaped so I invite you to promptly report any error or abnormal behavior to chess.studio.app@gmail.com. Obviously, further suggestions are welcome.
• It is possible to import and use the openings books in ChessBase format (.ctg, .cto, .ctb). In order to use the openings books in ChessBase format, all three formats must be imported. You can use these openings books to explore an opening or to play against the engine.
• Creation and management of Opening Books (or Opening Trees). Starting from a database, the user can quickly create an Opening Book. There is a section dedicated to Opening Books where the user can use them and organize them according to their needs.
3.4.0
2020-11-09
- IN THIS RELEASE (3.4.0)
• Introduced improvements regarding the menu that appears when selecting the single move. It is now possible to delete a move and the entire game that follows.
• In the game against the engine you can set the chess clock so that you can continue playing even when the time is up.
• Fixed an error that, in some cases, caused the application to crash.
• Fixed some minor bugs that occurred in Voice Over mode.
• Minor bug fixes and general improvements.
- MAIN FEATURES INTRODUCED IN THE LATEST VERSIONS
• The new version of the Stockfish 12 engine with the support of the Neural Networks (NNUE) has been integrated. NNUE support replaces the classical evaluation with an efficiently updatable Neural Network. You can enable/disable the NNUE support. According to the developers of Stockfish the new version with the NNUE support is about 110 ELO stronger than Stockfish 11.
• The interface that contains the moves of a game has been modified and enhanced. The default settings have been changed but the interface is completely configurable by the user. You can change the colors of the background and the moves. There are ten types of figurines to represent the pieces. You can view a game in compact mode or with a high degree of indentation, you can adjust margins, line spacing and alignment. It is possible to insert fully configurable diagrams within a game (you can set pieces, board border and coordinates). And much more! A special section has been inserted for setting all the parameters relating to the notation of a game. The improvements made required a demanding and delicate job. I do not exclude that something may have escaped so I invite you to promptly report any error or abnormal behavior to chess.studio.app@gmail.com. Obviously, further suggestions are welcome.
• It is possible to import and use the openings books in ChessBase format (.ctg, .cto, .ctb). In order to use the openings books in ChessBase format, all three formats must be imported. You can use these openings books to explore an opening or to play against the engine.
• Creation and management of Opening Books (or Opening Trees). Starting from a database, the user can quickly create an Opening Book. There is a section dedicated to Opening Books where the user can use them and organize them according to their needs.
3.3.5
2020-08-07
- IN THIS RELEASE (3.3.5)
• Fixed an issue that prevented correct display of the engine analysis (Thanks to Bogdan for the reporting).
• Bug fixes and improvements in Voice Over mode.
• Minor bug fixes and improvements of stability.
• I will be forced to eliminate integration with OneDrive because it uses obsolete libraries that Apple has deprecated for some time. Apple has announced that it will not approve applications that use these deprecated libraries.
- LATEST RELEASES
• The interface that contains the moves of a game has been modified and enhanced. The default settings have been changed but the interface is completely configurable by the user. You can change the colors of the background and the moves. There are ten types of figurines to represent the pieces. You can view a game in compact mode or with a high degree of indentation, you can adjust margins, line spacing and alignment. It is possible to insert fully configurable diagrams within a game (you can set pieces, board border and coordinates). And much more! A special section has been inserted for setting all the parameters relating to the notation of a game. The improvements made required a demanding and delicate job. I do not exclude that something may have escaped so I invite you to promptly report any error or abnormal behavior to chess.studio.app@gmail.com. Obviously, further suggestions are welcome.
• It is possible to import and use the openings books in ChessBase format (.ctg, .cto, .ctb). In order to use the openings books in ChessBase format, all three formats must be imported. You can use these openings books to explore an opening or to play against the engine.
• The new version of Stockfish 11 has been integrated. According to the authors this version of Stockfish is 50 Elo stronger than the last version and 150 Elo stronger than the version which famously lost a match to AlphaZero two years ago.
• Full support to Chess 960 (Fischer Random Chess). In the new Chess 960 section the user can view the complete list of initial positions related to the Fischer Random. Starting from these positions the user can play against the engine or can analyze games.
• Creation and management of Opening Books (or Opening Trees). Starting from a database, the user can quickly create an Opening Book. There is a section dedicated to Opening Books where the user can use them and organize them according to their needs.
3.2.5
2020-04-29
- IN THIS RELEASE
• Fixed a bug that prevented the proper working in Voice Over mode.
• Further improvements for several features.
• Minor bug fixes and improvements of stability.
- LATEST RELEASES
• It is possible to import and use the openings books in ChessBase format (.ctg, .cto, .ctb). In order to use the openings books in ChessBase format, all three formats must be imported. You can use these openings books to explore an opening or to play against the engine.
• The new version of Stockfish 11 has been integrated. According to the authors this version of Stockfish is 50 Elo stronger than the last version and 150 Elo stronger than the version which famously lost a match to AlphaZero two years ago.
• Full support to Chess 960 (Fischer Random Chess). In the new Chess 960 section the user can view the complete list of initial positions related to the Fischer Random. Starting from these positions the user can play against the engine or can analyze games.
• Creation and management of Opening Books (or Opening Trees). Starting from a database, the user can quickly create an Opening Book. There is a section dedicated to Opening Books where the user can use them and organize them according to their needs.
3.2.3
2020-04-01
- IN THIS RELEASE
• Fixed a bug that, in some situations, caused a crash during engine analysis.
• Minor bug fixes and improvements.
• For any problem email me at: chess.studio.app@gmail.com
- LATEST RELEASES
• It is possible to import and use the openings books in ChessBase format (.ctg, .cto, .ctb). In order to use the openings books in ChessBase format, all three formats must be imported. You can use these openings books to explore an opening or to play against the engine.
• The new version of Stockfish 11 has been integrated. According to the authors this version of Stockfish is 50 Elo stronger than the last version and 150 Elo stronger than the version which famously lost a match to AlphaZero two years ago.
• Full support to Chess 960 (Fischer Random Chess). In the new Chess 960 section the user can view the complete list of initial positions related to the Fischer Random. Starting from these positions the user can play against the engine or can analyze games.
• Creation and management of Opening Books (or Opening Trees). Starting from a database, the user can quickly create an Opening Book. There is a section dedicated to Opening Books where the user can use them and organize them according to their needs.
3.2.2
2020-03-19
- IN THIS RELEASE
• Starting from this release it is possible to import and use the openings books in ChessBase format (.ctg, .cto, .ctb). In order to use the openings books in ChessBase format, all three formats must be imported. You can use these openings books to explore an opening or to play against the engine.
• Improvements for managing the import of databases and opening books from iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive and OneDrive.
• Bug fixes and performance improvements.
• For any question email me at: chess.studio.app@gmail.com
- LATEST RELEASES
• The new version of Stockfish 11 has been integrated. According to the authors this version of Stockfish is 50 Elo stronger than the last version and 150 Elo stronger than the version which famously lost a match to AlphaZero two years ago.
• Full support to Chess 960 (Fischer Random Chess). In the new Chess 960 section the user can view the complete list of initial positions related to the Fischer Random. Starting from these positions the user can play against the engine or can analyze games.
• Creation and management of Opening Books (or Opening Trees). Starting from a database, the user can quickly create an Opening Book. There is a section dedicated to Opening Books where the user can use them and organize them according to their needs.
3.2.1
2020-02-17
- IN THIS RELEASE
• Further improvements in the TWIC section.
• Minor bug fixes and general improvements.
- LATEST RELEASES
• The new version of Stockfish 11 has been integrated. According to the authors this version of Stockfish is 50 Elo stronger than the last version and 150 Elo stronger than the version which famously lost a match to AlphaZero two years ago.
• Full support to Chess 960 (Fischer Random Chess). In the new Chess 960 section the user can view the complete list of initial positions related to the Fischer Random. Starting from these positions the user can play against the engine or can analyze games.
• Creation and management of Opening Books (or Opening Trees). Starting from a database, the user can quickly create an Opening Book. There is a section dedicated to Opening Books where the user can use them and organize them according to their needs.
3.2.0
2020-01-31
- IN THIS RELEASE
• The new version of Stockfish 11 has been integrated. According to the authors this version of Stockfish is 50 Elo stronger than the last version and 150 Elo stronger than the version which famously lost a match to AlphaZero two years ago.
• The TWIC section has been updated and improved. In addition, a new section has been introduced which contains the list of the most important events covered on TWIC with the possibility of downloading the databases of games updated day by day.
• Spanish localization has been introduced but not 100% active. It will be updated with each release.
• Minor bug fixes and general improvements.
- MAIN FEATURES OF LATEST RELEASES
• Full support to Chess 960 (Fischer Random Chess). In the new Chess 960 section the user can view the complete list of initial positions related to the Fischer Random. Starting from these positions the user can play against the engine or can analyze games.
• Creation and management of Opening Books (or Opening Trees). Starting from a database, the user can quickly create an Opening Book. There is a section dedicated to Opening Books where the user can use them and organize them according to their needs.
3.1.9
2020-01-14
- IN THIS RELEASE
• Fixed the bug that in some cases prevented the import of PGN databases from other applications. Now it is also possible to import openings books (database in polyglot .bin format).
• Among the various criteria for listing games in a database, the "List games by Annotators" option has been added.
• Fixed a bug that prevented the correct copy/paste of a position.
• Minor bug fixes and general improvements.
- LATEST RELEASES
• Full support to Chess 960 (Fischer Random Chess). In the new Chess 960 section the user can view the complete list of initial positions related to the Fischer Random. Starting from these positions the user can play against the engine or can analyze games.
• Creation and management of Opening Books (or Opening Trees). Starting from a database, the user can quickly create an Opening Book. There is a section dedicated to Opening Books where the user can use them and organize them according to their needs.
3.1.8
2019-12-17
• In this release some bugs reported by users in the various sections of the application have been fixed. Some changes have also been made to improve the stability of the application.
- LATEST RELEASES
• Full support to Chess 960 (Fischer Random Chess). In the new Chess 960 section the user can view the complete list of initial positions related to the Fischer Random. Starting from these positions the user can play against the engine or can analyze games.
• Creation and management of Opening Books (or Opening Trees). Starting from a database, the user can quickly create an Opening Book. There is a section dedicated to Opening Books where the user can use them and organize them according to their needs. Once an Opening Book has been created, the user can:
§ Browse the Opening Book by selecting the moves that will be played on the chess board. For each position reached, a certain number of games (from 0 to 20, configurable) will be listed, taken from the database used to create the Opening Book. For each move in the Opening Book, the percentage of games won, lost and drawn is shown.
§ Select the Opening Book so that it becomes the reference Opening Book when viewing or entering a game.
§ Select the opening book so that it becomes the reference Opening Book when playing a game against the engine. This way you are sure to play every game against the engine with the opening that interests you.
• The Endgame Tablebases Section has been fully upgraded. Now it is also possible to analyze a position with 7 pieces. There are two servers available for analysis of a position. The first is the previous one that can analyze up to a maximum of 6 pieces. The second one allows to analyze up to a maximum of 7 pieces.
• In the same Endgame Tablebases Section, holding down a button for a few seconds, a text will be displayed with the explanation of the functionality of the button pressed. This feature will be gradually extended to the entire application.
• Added other commands to work with Chess Studio from wireless keyboard:SHIFT+RIGHT ARROW Next Game; SHIFT+LEFT ARROW Previous Match; SHIFT+UP ARROW Start/Stop Engine.
3.1.7
2019-12-06
• Full support to Chess 960 (Fischer Random Chess). In the new Chess 960 section the user can view the complete list of initial positions related to the Fischer Random. Starting from these positions the user can play against the engine or can analyze games.
• Improvements and bug fixes
- LATEST RELEASES
• Creation and management of Opening Books (or Opening Trees). Starting from a database, the user can quickly create an Opening Book. There is a section dedicated to Opening Books where the user can use them and organize them according to their needs. Once an Opening Book has been created, the user can:
§ Browse the Opening Book by selecting the moves that will be played on the chess board. For each position reached, a certain number of games (from 0 to 20, configurable) will be listed, taken from the database used to create the Opening Book. For each move in the Opening Book, the percentage of games won, lost and drawn is shown.
§ Select the Opening Book so that it becomes the reference Opening Book when viewing or entering a game.
§ Select the opening book so that it becomes the reference Opening Book when playing a game against the engine. This way you are sure to play every game against the engine with the opening that interests you.
• The Endgame Tablebases Section has been fully upgraded. Now it is also possible to analyze a position with 7 pieces. There are two servers available for analysis of a position. The first is the previous one that can analyze up to a maximum of 6 pieces. The second one allows to analyze up to a maximum of 7 pieces.
• In the same Endgame Tablebases Section, holding down a button for a few seconds, a text will be displayed with the explanation of the functionality of the button pressed. This feature will be gradually extended to the entire application.
• Added other commands to work with Chess Studio from wireless keyboard:SHIFT+RIGHT ARROW Next Game; SHIFT+LEFT ARROW Previous Match; SHIFT+UP ARROW Start/Stop Engine.
3.1.6
2019-10-25
• Bug fixes and performance improvements.
• Fixed some issues for compatibility with iOS 13.
- LATEST RELEASES
• Creation and management of Opening Books (or Opening Trees). Starting from a database, the user can quickly create an Opening Book. There is a section dedicated to Opening Books where the user can use them and organize them according to their needs. Once an Opening Book has been created, the user can:
§ Browse the Opening Book by selecting the moves that will be played on the chess board. For each position reached, a certain number of games (from 0 to 20, configurable) will be listed, taken from the database used to create the Opening Book. For each move in the Opening Book, the percentage of games won, lost and drawn is shown.
§ Select the Opening Book so that it becomes the reference Opening Book when viewing or entering a game.
§ Select the opening book so that it becomes the reference Opening Book when playing a game against the engine. This way you are sure to play every game against the engine with the opening that interests you.
• The Endgame Tablebases Section has been fully upgraded. Now it is also possible to analyze a position with 7 pieces. There are two servers available for analysis of a position. The first is the previous one that can analyze up to a maximum of 6 pieces. The second one allows to analyze up to a maximum of 7 pieces.
• In the same Endgame Tablebases Section, holding down a button for a few seconds, a text will be displayed with the explanation of the functionality of the button pressed. This feature will be gradually extended to the entire application.
• Added other commands to work with Chess Studio from wireless keyboard:SHIFT+RIGHT ARROW Next Game; SHIFT+LEFT ARROW Previous Match; SHIFT+UP ARROW Start/Stop Engine.
3.1.5
2019-10-07
- IN THIS RELEASE (3.1.5)
• Fixed some issues for compatibility with iOS 13.
• Some improvements in Voice Over management.
• Minor bug fixes and general improvements.
- LATEST RELEASES
• Creation and management of Opening Books (or Opening Trees). Starting from a database, the user can quickly create an Opening Book. There is a section dedicated to Opening Books where the user can use them and organize them according to their needs. Once an Opening Book has been created, the user can:
§ Browse the Opening Book by selecting the moves that will be played on the chess board. For each position reached, a certain number of games (from 0 to 20, configurable) will be listed, taken from the database used to create the Opening Book. For each move in the Opening Book, the percentage of games won, lost and drawn is shown.
§ Select the Opening Book so that it becomes the reference Opening Book when viewing or entering a game.
§ Select the opening book so that it becomes the reference Opening Book when playing a game against the engine. This way you are sure to play every game against the engine with the opening that interests you.
• The Endgame Tablebases Section has been fully upgraded. Now it is also possible to analyze a position with 7 pieces. There are two servers available for analysis of a position. The first is the previous one that can analyze up to a maximum of 6 pieces. The second one allows to analyze up to a maximum of 7 pieces.
• In the same Endgame Tablebases Section, holding down a button for a few seconds, a text will be displayed with the explanation of the functionality of the button pressed. This feature will be gradually extended to the entire application.
• Added other commands to work with Chess Studio from wireless keyboard:SHIFT+RIGHT ARROW Next Game; SHIFT+LEFT ARROW Previous Match; SHIFT+UP ARROW Start/Stop Engine.
3.1.4
2019-10-03
- IN THIS RELEASE (3.1.4)
• Fixed some issues occurred during engine analysis.
• Added other commands to work with Chess Studio from wireless keyboard:SHIFT+RIGHT ARROW Next Game; SHIFT+LEFT ARROW Previous Match; SHIFT+UP ARROW Start/Stop Engine.
• Fixed some issues for compatibility with iOS 13.
• Minor bug fixes and general improvements.
- LATEST RELEASES
• Creation and management of Opening Books (or Opening Trees). Starting from a database, the user can quickly create an Opening Book. There is a section dedicated to Opening Books where the user can use them and organize them according to their needs. Once an Opening Book has been created, the user can:
§ Browse the Opening Book by selecting the moves that will be played on the chess board. For each position reached, a certain number of games (from 0 to 20, configurable) will be listed, taken from the database used to create the Opening Book. For each move in the Opening Book, the percentage of games won, lost and drawn is shown.
§ Select the Opening Book so that it becomes the reference Opening Book when viewing or entering a game.
§ Select the opening book so that it becomes the reference Opening Book when playing a game against the engine. This way you are sure to play every game against the engine with the opening that interests you.
• The Endgame Tablebases Section has been fully upgraded. Now it is also possible to analyze a position with 7 pieces. There are two servers available for analysis of a position. The first is the previous one that can analyze up to a maximum of 6 pieces. The second one allows to analyze up to a maximum of 7 pieces.
• In the same Endgame Tablebases Section, holding down a button for a few seconds, a text will be displayed with the explanation of the functionality of the button pressed. This feature will be gradually extended to the entire application.
3.1.3
2019-09-26
- IN THIS RELEASE (3.1.3)
• Fixed some issues for compatibility with iOS 13.
• Minor bug fixes and general improvements.
- LATEST RELEASES
• Creation and management of Opening Books (or Opening Trees). Starting from a database, the user can quickly create an Opening Book. There is a section dedicated to Opening Books where the user can use them and organize them according to their needs. Once an Opening Book has been created, the user can:
§ Browse the Opening Book by selecting the moves that will be played on the chess board. For each position reached, a certain number of games (from 0 to 20, configurable) will be listed, taken from the database used to create the Opening Book. For each move in the Opening Book, the percentage of games won, lost and drawn is shown.
§ Select the Opening Book so that it becomes the reference Opening Book when viewing or entering a game.
§ Select the opening book so that it becomes the reference Opening Book when playing a game against the engine. This way you are sure to play every game against the engine with the opening that interests you.
• The Endgame Tablebases Section has been fully upgraded. Now it is also possible to analyze a position with 7 pieces. There are two servers available for analysis of a position. The first is the previous one that can analyze up to a maximum of 6 pieces. The second one allows to analyze up to a maximum of 7 pieces.
• In the same Endgame Tablebases Section, holding down a button for a few seconds, a text will be displayed with the explanation of the functionality of the button pressed. This feature will be gradually extended to the entire application.
3.1.2
2019-09-12
- IN THIS RELEASE (3.1.2)
• Improvement in the management of opening Books: the percentage of the games refers to the move entered in the position and not to all the games in the database.
• Management of game info: when entering a date it is now possible to add question marks to the date field if it is not known as required by the PGN specifications.
• Some improvements in the Voice Over management.
• Minor bug fixes and general improvements.
- LATEST RELEASES
• Creation and management of Opening Books (or Opening Trees). Starting from a database, the user can quickly create an Opening Book. There is a section dedicated to Opening Books where the user can use them and organize them according to their needs. Once an Opening Book has been created, the user can:
§ Browse the Opening Book by selecting the moves that will be played on the chess board. For each position reached, a certain number of games (from 0 to 20, configurable) will be listed, taken from the database used to create the Opening Book. For each move in the Opening Book, the percentage of games won, lost and drawn is shown.
§ Select the Opening Book so that it becomes the reference Opening Book when viewing or entering a game.
§ Select the opening book so that it becomes the reference Opening Book when playing a game against the engine. This way you are sure to play every game against the engine with the opening that interests you.
• The Endgame Tablebases Section has been fully upgraded. Now it is also possible to analyze a position with 7 pieces. There are two servers available for analysis of a position. The first is the previous one that can analyze up to a maximum of 6 pieces. The second one allows to analyze up to a maximum of 7 pieces.
• In the same Endgame Tablebases Section, holding down a button for a few seconds, a text will be displayed with the explanation of the functionality of the button pressed. This feature will be gradually extended to the entire application.
3.1.1
2019-09-05
- THIS RELEASE (3.1.1)
• Fixed a bug that caused a crash in some cases when using the engine with multiple analysis lines.
• Some improvements when entering the ECO Code.
- LAST RELEASE (3.1.0)
• Creation and management of Opening Books (or Opening Trees). Starting from a database, the user can quickly create an Opening Book. There is a section dedicated to Opening Books where the user can use them and organize them according to their needs. Once an Opening Book has been created, the user can:
§ Browse the Opening Book by selecting the moves that will be played on the chess board. For each position reached, a certain number of games (from 0 to 20, configurable) will be listed, taken from the database used to create the Opening Book. For each move in the Opening Book, the percentage of games won, lost and drawn is shown.
§ Select the Opening Book so that it becomes the reference Opening Book when viewing or entering a game.
§ Select the opening book so that it becomes the reference Opening Book when playing a game against the engine. This way you are sure to play every game against the engine with the opening that interests you.
• Bug fixes and improvements.
• For any questions, reports, problems etc. don't hesitate to write to chess.studio.app@gmail.com.
- PREVIOUS UPDATES (3.0.1)
• The Endgame Tablebases Section has been fully upgraded. Now it is also possible to analyze a position with 7 pieces. There are two servers available for analysis of a position. The first is the previous one that can analyze up to a maximum of 6 pieces. The second one allows to analyze up to a maximum of 7 pieces.
• In the same Endgame Tablebases Section, holding down a button for a few seconds, a text will be displayed with the explanation of the functionality of the button pressed. This feature will be gradually extended to the entire application.
3.1.0
2019-09-03
- THIS RELEASE (3.1.0)
• Creation and management of Opening Books (or Opening Trees). Starting from a database, the user can quickly create an Opening Book. There is a section dedicated to Opening Books where the user can use them and organize them according to their needs. Once an Opening Book has been created, the user can:
§ Browse the Opening Book by selecting the moves that will be played on the chess board. For each position reached, a certain number of games (from 0 to 20, configurable) will be listed, taken from the database used to create the Opening Book. For each move in the Opening Book, the percentage of games won, lost and drawn is shown.
§ Select the Opening Book so that it becomes the reference Opening Book when viewing or entering a game.
§ Select the opening book so that it becomes the reference Opening Book when playing a game against the engine. This way you are sure to play every game against the engine with the opening that interests you.
• Bug fixes and improvements.
• For any questions, reports, problems etc. don't hesitate to write to chess.studio.app@gmail.com.
- PREVIOUS UPDATE (3.0.1)
• The Endgame Tablebases Section has been fully upgraded. Now it is also possible to analyze a position with 7 pieces. There are two servers available for analysis of a position. The first is the previous one that can analyze up to a maximum of 6 pieces. The second one allows to analyze up to a maximum of 7 pieces.
• In the same Endgame Tablebases Section, holding down a button for a few seconds, a text will be displayed with the explanation of the functionality of the button pressed. This feature will be gradually extended to the entire application.
3.0.1
2019-07-10
- THIS RELEASE (3.0.1)
• Bug fixes and improvements in the new Endgame Tablebase Section.
• Fixed some bugs in the Voice Over management.
• Minor bug fixes.
- PREVIOUS UPDATE (3.0.0)
• The Endgame Tablebases Section has been completely rewritten. Now it is also possible to analyze a position with 7 pieces. There are two servers available for analysis of a position. The first is the previous one that can analyze up to a maximum of 6 pieces. The second one allows to analyze up to a maximum of 7 pieces.
• In the same Endgame Tablebases Section, holding down a button for a few seconds, a text will be displayed with the explanation of the functionality of the button pressed. This feature will be gradually extended to the entire application.
- COMING SOON
• Creation and management of Opening Trees.
• Search for games in a database in depth with various criteria.
3.0.0
2019-06-25
- NEW FEATURES
• The Endgame Tablebases Section has been completely rewritten. Now it is also possible to analyze a position with 7 pieces. There are two servers available for analysis of a position. The first is the previous one that can analyze up to a maximum of 6 pieces. The second one allows to analyze up to a maximum of 7 pieces.
• In the same Endgame Tablebases Section, holding down a button for a few seconds, a text will be displayed with the explanation of the functionality of the button pressed. This feature will be gradually extended to the entire application.
- BUG FIXES
• Fixed an issue that prevented in particular situations the engine analysis.
• Fixed an issue that occurred with Voice Over support activated.
• Minor bug fixes.
- COMING SOON
• Creation and management of Opening Trees.
• Search for games in a database in depth with various criteria.
2.9.9
2019-06-07
• Fixed some bugs that occurred during the game engine running.
• Fixed some bugs that occurred during position edit.
• Minor bug fixes and general improvements.
2.9.8
2019-05-02
• Fixes of some bugs and improvements in the management of Null Moves.
• Voice Over improvements.
• General improvements and minor bug fixes.
- Earlier:
• Chess Studio is able to completely manage the Null Moves. Since this is a topic not known to everyone, a demonstration tutorial has also been written. The tutorial can be downloaded from within the application but is also available at this link: https://chessstudio.files.wordpress.com/2019/03/nullmoves.pdf
From the application you can export this tutorial to your favorite pdf reader and use it together with Chess Studio. IPad owners can use it in Split View mode. For any problem, clarifications, suggestions, improvements etc do not hesitate to contact me at chess.studio.app@gmail.com.