About Chess Elegante
Where classical chess wisdom meets modern analysis
Our Purpose
Chess Elegante exists to bridge the gap between knowing the moves and understanding the game. Many players learn how each piece moves, memorize a few openings, and yet struggle to improve beyond beginner level. Why? Because chess mastery isn't about memorization—it's about logical thinking.
We believe that every move should have a purpose, every plan should have reasoning, and every player deserves clear explanations. Our platform combines powerful Stockfish analysis with AI-generated commentary in the style of Irving Chernev, helping you understand not just what the best move is, but why it's the best move.
This is chess education for those ready to advance beyond pattern recognition and into genuine strategic understanding.
Inspired by a Classic
Logical Chess: Move by Move
This timeless masterpiece revolutionized chess instruction by explaining every single move of 33 classic games. Chernev doesn't just show you what happened—he explains the reasoning, the plans, and the principles behind each decision.
His approach transformed generations of players from move-pushers into strategic thinkers. Chess Elegante brings this philosophy into the digital age, providing Chernev-style commentary for your games using advanced AI.
Understanding Chess Analysis
If you're new to computer chess analysis, the scores and terminology can be confusing. Here's what everything means:
| Term | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Evaluation (Centipawns) | Position score in hundredths of a pawn. +100 = White is ahead by 1 pawn. -250 = Black is ahead by 2.5 pawns. | +150 (White +1.5) |
| Evaluation Loss | How much worse your move was compared to the best move. Lower is better. Measures the opportunity cost of your decision. | 50cp loss |
| Best Move | The engine's top choice. You found the absolute best move in the position. | 0 centipawn loss |
| Excellent | Nearly as good as the best move. A strong, principled choice with minimal evaluation loss. | 1-49 centipawn loss |
| Good | A solid move that maintains your position. Not the strongest, but perfectly playable. | 50-99 centipawn loss |
| Inaccuracy | A questionable move that slightly worsens your position. Still salvageable, but you're drifting from optimal play. | 100-199 centipawn loss |
| Mistake | A clear error that significantly damages your position. Your opponent now has a meaningful advantage. | 200-399 centipawn loss |
| Blunder | A severe mistake that may lose the game. Often hangs material or allows checkmate. This is what separates wins from losses. | 400+ centipawn loss |
| Principal Variation (PV) | The sequence of best moves the engine calculates for both sides. Shows you what should happen if both players play optimally. | 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 |
| Depth | How many moves ahead the engine analyzed. Higher depth = more accurate evaluation, but takes longer to calculate. | Depth 20 (20 half-moves) |
Understanding these metrics helps you identify patterns in your play. Are you making too many inaccuracies in the middlegame? Blundering in time pressure? Our analysis shows you exactly where to focus your improvement efforts.
How Chess Elegante Helps You Improve
Play with Purpose: Our AI opponent provides real resistance at multiple difficulty levels. Every game is a learning opportunity.
Immediate Feedback: Get move-by-move analysis as you play. See your evaluation loss instantly and understand what went wrong—or right.
Contextual Commentary: AI-generated explanations in Chernev's educational style help you understand the logic behind each position. Not just "this move is bad," but "this move weakens your kingside because..."
Deep Position Analysis: Study critical positions with multi-line Stockfish analysis. See multiple candidate moves and understand the trade-offs between them.
PGN Analysis: Upload any chess game and get detailed move-by-move breakdowns. Learn from masters, study your own games, or analyze your opponents.