Chess Profile Analyzer

A Next.js application for analyzing chess openings performance for Lichess.org players

Table of Contents

• Chess Profile Analyzer
  • Table of Contents
  • Overview
  • Key Features
  • Technologies Used
    • Frontend Technologies
  • Getting Started
    • Prerequisites
    • Installation and Setup

Overview

Chess Profile Analyzer is a web application that helps chess players analyze their game performance on Lichess.org. The app focuses on identifying which chess openings provide the best results for a player and provides insights into their strengths and weaknesses.

By analyzing past games, the app helps players:

• Understand which openings they perform best with
• Track their rating progression over time
• Identify patterns in their gameplay

The application uses the Lichess API to fetch game data and performs statistical analysis to provide actionable insights for chess improvement.

Live Demo

Key Features

• Opening Analysis: Identifies the most successful and frequently played openings for a given player
• Performance Metrics: Calculates win rates and rating changes for each opening
• Game Filtering: Filter analysis by game type, time control, and piece color
• Rating History: Visualizes rating progress over time with interactive charts
• Game History: Browse and review past games with details on openings played
• User Profile Stats: Displays comprehensive profile statistics and metrics
• Responsive Design: Works seamlessly on both desktop and mobile devices

Technologies Used

Frontend Technologies

• Framework: Next.js 13 (App Router) with TypeScript
• State Management: React Hooks and Context API
• Data Fetching: React Query (TanStack Query) for efficient API interaction
• Form Handling: React Hook Form with Zod validation
• Styling:
  • Tailwind CSS for utility-first styling
• User Experience:
  • React Hot Toast for notifications
  • React Spinners for loading states
• Date Handling: date-fns for date manipulation and formatting

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js 16.8 or later
• npm or yarn
• A modern web browser

Installation and Setup

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/radekrzepka/chess-profile-analyzer.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd chess-profile-analyzer

3. Install dependencies:

   npm install

4. Start the development server:

   npm run dev

5. Open http://localhost:3000 with your browser to see the application.

6. Enter a Lichess.org username and configure your analysis preferences to start analyzing chess performance.