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Technology & The Modern Game – Engines, Databases & Online Chess
Chess has been fundamentally transformed by the digital revolution. From superhuman engines to massive databases, today’s players can train faster, analyse deeper, and play online more confidently than ever. This page is your hub for engines, AI, databases, devices, and practical troubleshooting.
🔥 Training insight: You have the tools, but do you have the technique? A fast engine cannot fix a slow strategic mind or poor calculation. Upgrade your brain to match your software.
🤖 Chess Engines & Artificial Intelligence
This section introduces chess engines and AI tools, explaining what they do, how players use them for analysis, and what engine evaluations mean in practical terms.
- What are Chess Engines? (Stockfish, Leela, Komodo)
- How to Analyze Your Games with Computers
- AlphaZero & The Rise of Neural Networks
- Understanding Engine Evaluations (+1.0, -2.5)
- How Do Chess Engines Actually Work?
- The Impact of AI (AlphaZero & Beyond)
- Understanding Cloud Engines
💾 Databases, Explorers & Training Tools
- Introduction to Chess Databases (ChessBase, SCID)
- How to Build an Opening Repertoire Digitally
- Best Software for Tactics & Visualization Training
- Using Online Chess Databases & Archives
- How to Use Opening Explorers Effectively
- Tactics Trainers & Daily Puzzles
- Drills & Repetition Systems: Endgames & Checkmates
- Guess-the-Move & Simulators
🌐 Online Chess & Esports
- Online Etiquette, Ratings & Time Controls
- Anti-Cheating & Fair Play in Online Chess
- The Boom of Chess Streaming & Esports
📱 Devices, Apps & Cross-Device Play
- Best Devices for Playing Online Chess
- Browser vs Mobile Apps – Pros & Cons
- Mobile vs. Desktop
- Tablets for Chess
- Laptops & Chromebooks
- Smart TVs & Consoles
- E-Boards & Dedicated Chess Devices
- Cross-Device Flow
🎨 Visual Themes, Accessibility & Comfort
- Visual Themes: Boards, Pieces & Sounds
- Accessibility Options
- Ergonomics for Chess: Posture & Eye Strain
- Managing Screen Time & Avoiding Burnout
- Improving Focus & Avoiding Fatigue
🌐 Connectivity & Technical Troubleshooting
- Internet Connection & Lag Tips
- Lag, Jitter & Packet Loss
- Disconnects & Reconnects
- Browser & App Tweaks
- Hardware Setup: Mice, Keyboards & Displays
- Avoiding Mouse-Slips
🔮 Future Tech
📚 Modern Learning Methods
- Hybrid Training: Combining Books with Engines
- Using Spaced Repetition for Opening Memorization
- Correspondence Chess in the Computer Age
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Chess Technology is our tool in the modern chess era.
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