{"id":78,"date":"2025-08-26T22:07:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T22:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.chessboardmagic.com\/?p=78"},"modified":"2025-09-28T22:08:43","modified_gmt":"2025-09-28T22:08:43","slug":"repertoire-builder-v1-1-is-live-chessboard-magic-updates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.chessboardmagic.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/26\/repertoire-builder-v1-1-is-live-chessboard-magic-updates\/","title":{"rendered":"Repertoire Builder v1.1 is Live + Chessboard Magic Updates"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>&#8220;Play the opening like a book, the middle game like a magician, and the endgame like a machine.&#8221; \u2014 Rudolph Spielmann<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>It\u2019s here! Version 1.1 of Repertoire Builder is live and packed with new features.<\/strong>&nbsp;The platform has now grown to over&nbsp;<strong>3,300 users<\/strong>, who\u2019ve collectively added more than&nbsp;<strong>1 million moves<\/strong>&nbsp;across&nbsp;<strong>7,000+ repertoires<\/strong>. It\u2019s been incredible to see the growth, and this release adds even more tools to help you train smarter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>It\u2019s free to get started with the Repertoire Builder, so you can jump in and begin building your repertoire today.&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/chessboardmagic.com\/repertoirebuilder\">Get started with Repertoire Builder<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>If you have any questions&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/discord.gg\/3SN7evwaKX\">Join the community on Discord<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lichess.org\/@\/HollowLeaf\/blog\/repertoire-builder-v11-is-live--chessboard-magic-updates\/CHbnIfbi#whats-new-in-v11\"><\/a>What\u2019s New in v1.1<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lichess.org\/@\/HollowLeaf\/blog\/repertoire-builder-v11-is-live--chessboard-magic-updates\/CHbnIfbi#puzzle-module\"><\/a>Puzzle Module<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/image.lichess1.org\/display?fmt=png&amp;h=0&amp;op=resize&amp;path=ublogBody:WUaTvlqxoDNh:WKYhXRIr.png&amp;w=800&amp;sig=8593e36659b70bbe876527e083514e5b1290146c\" alt=\"image.png\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Sharpen your memory and understanding with creative drills.<\/em><br>The new&nbsp;<strong>Puzzle Module<\/strong>&nbsp;is designed to challenge your repertoire knowledge in fresh ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Play the Opening<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 get a variation name from your repertoire and see if you can play it correctly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/image.lichess1.org\/display?fmt=png&amp;h=0&amp;op=resize&amp;path=ublogBody:zhv87DefkjQe:XWMcJLul.png&amp;w=800&amp;sig=892a13ab38f85c63895942cbef64b0d0963ac6f0\" alt=\"image.png\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Guess the Opening<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 a Wordle-style twist for chess lines, drawn from your repertoire.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/image.lichess1.org\/display?fmt=png&amp;h=0&amp;op=resize&amp;path=ublogBody:Vs4nd5LjUugs:0uiNP1Gs.png&amp;w=800&amp;sig=1aae9003071b6de984fe0c701d9d70ea7b20c0bf\" alt=\"image.png\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Memory Trainer<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 memorize a position in seconds, then rebuild it from scratch.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/image.lichess1.org\/display?fmt=png&amp;h=0&amp;op=resize&amp;path=ublogBody:eNadKyZ4T8AC:17MmdHlw.png&amp;w=800&amp;sig=c89b984d6611c69a13d16326273a618008fe3df3\" alt=\"image.png\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Where Are My Pieces?<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 a visual recall test: your position is shown as plain white and black circles, and you need to identify what piece belongs where. A surprisingly fun way to sharpen memory and visualization.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/image.lichess1.org\/display?fmt=png&amp;h=0&amp;op=resize&amp;path=ublogBody:u9CTqPatmq64:j5nykSnk.png&amp;w=800&amp;sig=8d0e74dbd2a92cd3e7bffe0483abc4cd0c424552\" alt=\"image.png\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lichess.org\/@\/HollowLeaf\/blog\/repertoire-builder-v11-is-live--chessboard-magic-updates\/CHbnIfbi#local-engine-integration\"><\/a>Local Engine Integration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Unlock powerful analysis with your own engine.<\/em><br>With&nbsp;<strong>Local Engine Integration<\/strong>, you can now power your training using your own UCI engine. Tested with&nbsp;<strong>Stockfish (15\u201317)<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Komodo Free<\/strong>, and&nbsp;<strong>Berserk<\/strong>, this feature lets you run stronger or custom analysis directly inside Repertoire Builder. All you need is a small proxy app to connect the two.<br><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/image.lichess1.org\/display?fmt=png&amp;h=0&amp;op=resize&amp;path=ublogBody:lHoIgLD8wgVK:8CVSVjy2.png&amp;w=800&amp;sig=c9054a57abc812de2170a5b05b2226274cfd498d\" alt=\"image.png\"><br>Note: Engine Evaluations are now also&nbsp;<strong>Cached<\/strong>&nbsp;so you can toggle between moves and not have to regenerate the engine from the start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>A proxy server needs to be running so that the website can communicate with your desktop computer.&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/HollowLeaf1981\/CBMEngineProxy\">https:\/\/github.com\/HollowLeaf1981\/CBMEngineProxy<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lichess.org\/@\/HollowLeaf\/blog\/repertoire-builder-v11-is-live--chessboard-magic-updates\/CHbnIfbi#candidate-move-trainer\"><\/a>Candidate Move Trainer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/image.lichess1.org\/display?fmt=png&amp;h=0&amp;op=resize&amp;path=ublogBody:V5fUy348uNsR:epMsdSwy.png&amp;w=800&amp;sig=df65ea5c1487f3d2bac23c8f718d91fadec90175\" alt=\"image.png\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Test your understanding, not just your memory.<\/em><br>The new&nbsp;<strong>Candidate Move Trainer<\/strong>&nbsp;lets you pick a position\u2014either from your repertoire or one you\u2019ve created manually\u2014and test yourself by finding the best candidate moves. It\u2019s a great way to move beyond rote memorization and deepen your true understanding of a position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lichess.org\/@\/HollowLeaf\/blog\/repertoire-builder-v11-is-live--chessboard-magic-updates\/CHbnIfbi#positions-card\"><\/a>Positions Card<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Save and reuse positions across the platform.<\/em><br>The new&nbsp;<strong>Positions Card<\/strong>&nbsp;makes it easy to save positions for later\u2014perfect for a tricky middlegame you want to revisit. Saved positions can be launched straight into&nbsp;<strong>Practice<\/strong>&nbsp;or the&nbsp;<strong>Candidate Move Trainer<\/strong>, or stored for review when you have time.<br><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/image.lichess1.org\/display?fmt=png&amp;h=0&amp;op=resize&amp;path=ublogBody:CXNFV3ImiEpj:JpJXkMpn.png&amp;w=800&amp;sig=26661a2cb9099ef777d10deb5fa85350e263d070\" alt=\"image.png\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lichess.org\/@\/HollowLeaf\/blog\/repertoire-builder-v11-is-live--chessboard-magic-updates\/CHbnIfbi#position-overview-card\"><\/a>Position Overview Card<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>See all your moves in one place.<\/em><br>We\u2019ve added a brand-new&nbsp;<strong>Position Overview Card<\/strong>&nbsp;that brings together everything you need to understand a position at a glance. Instead of jumping between the Opening Tree, your Repertoires, and your Library, this card consolidates the data into a clean and compact table.<br>For any position on the board, you\u2019ll instantly see:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Move<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 the candidate moves available.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Total<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 the overall number of times each move appears across all sources.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reps<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 how often that move occurs in your own repertoires.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Library Items<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 how often it appears in your imported games and studies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening Tree<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 the number of times it has been played in the wider opening database.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This makes it easier than ever to compare your preparation against the theory and your personal practice. You can click on a move to add it directly to your lines, speeding up your workflow and making study more interactive.<br>The Position Overview Card is designed to be&nbsp;<strong>compact, efficient, and fast<\/strong>, so you can focus on learning the moves that matter most.<br><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/image.lichess1.org\/display?fmt=png&amp;h=0&amp;op=resize&amp;path=ublogBody:6M5vWbC25RhM:Db0GCm7c.png&amp;w=800&amp;sig=ab3f49ef6725580dfd23568a403a41fb57e1140b\" alt=\"image.png\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lichess.org\/@\/HollowLeaf\/blog\/repertoire-builder-v11-is-live--chessboard-magic-updates\/CHbnIfbi#practice-module-improvements\"><\/a>Practice Module Improvements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Train smarter with more control and new modes.<\/em><br>The&nbsp;<strong>Practice Module<\/strong>&nbsp;has been upgraded with more flexibility and variety:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>CPL thresholds<\/strong>\u00a0let you tune Stockfish and ChessDB opponents, making them sharper or looser depending on what you want to train.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Practice blindfold chess<\/strong>: swap pieces for circles or make them invisible to push your visualization skills.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seamless integration with\u00a0<strong>Positions<\/strong>\u00a0and the\u00a0<strong>Opening Library<\/strong>, so you can start training from wherever you like<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/image.lichess1.org\/display?fmt=png&amp;h=0&amp;op=resize&amp;path=ublogBody:x5Hh9SAA2tin:xVl4YB3v.png&amp;w=800&amp;sig=9e2c89c2725371e5646f3c3ad1351cc19d5b5d0a\" alt=\"image.png\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lichess.org\/@\/HollowLeaf\/blog\/repertoire-builder-v11-is-live--chessboard-magic-updates\/CHbnIfbi#other-updates\"><\/a>Other Updates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Improved injection of\u00a0<strong>Master Games<\/strong>\u00a0into repertoires and library items.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A new\u00a0<strong>Usage Card<\/strong>\u00a0so you can track limits and growth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Library upgrades<\/strong>: bulk tagging, easier deletion, smoother management.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chessboard Sounds<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 4 options now available, with more on the way.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>General\u00a0<strong>performance enhancements, hundreds of interface tweaks<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>bug fixes<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lichess.org\/@\/HollowLeaf\/blog\/repertoire-builder-v11-is-live--chessboard-magic-updates\/CHbnIfbi#chessboard-magic-updates\"><\/a>Chessboard Magic Updates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Alongside the major new features, we\u2019ve also expanded our standalone training tools:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>(45)\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/chessboardmagic.com\/practice\">Practice Trainer<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 practice against a variety of sources as an independent tool, without needing to enter the full Repertoire Builder.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>(46)\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/chessboardmagic.com\/candidatemovetrainer\">Candidate Move Trainer<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 now available as its own module, so you can sharpen your move-spotting skills anytime.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>(47)\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/chessboardmagic.com\/openingtree\">Opening Tree<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 explore openings with a dedicated standalone tool, complete with engine cards borrowed from the Repertoire Builder for deeper analysis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/image.lichess1.org\/display?fmt=png&amp;h=0&amp;op=resize&amp;path=ublogBody:SA0j1m0ag8L6:JUdGuqy2.png&amp;w=800&amp;sig=1b91d8ef6b6ea07dbbaf8815adbee94e18172454\" alt=\"image.png\"><br>I\u2019ve still got&nbsp;<strong>17 more applications<\/strong>&nbsp;to build before Chessboard Magic reaches my personal goal of&nbsp;<strong>64 chess related games and tools<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2014 and I\u2019m excited for the journey ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lichess.org\/@\/HollowLeaf\/blog\/repertoire-builder-v11-is-live--chessboard-magic-updates\/CHbnIfbi#coming-soon\"><\/a>Coming Soon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The journey doesn\u2019t stop here\u2014v1.1 is just the beginning. Here\u2019s a look at what\u2019s next for Repertoire Builder:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lichess.org\/@\/HollowLeaf\/blog\/repertoire-builder-v11-is-live--chessboard-magic-updates\/CHbnIfbi#customizable-layouts\"><\/a><strong>Customizable Layouts<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Soon you\u2019ll be able to design Repertoire Builder around the way you work best. Enable only the cards you want, resize them, and move them to suit your workflow. Even better\u2014you\u2019ll be able to save multiple layouts, so you can quickly switch between different setups for study, training, or preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lichess.org\/@\/HollowLeaf\/blog\/repertoire-builder-v11-is-live--chessboard-magic-updates\/CHbnIfbi#upgraded-training-module\"><\/a><strong>Upgraded Training Module<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Training Module is about to get a major boost. It already offers powerful ways to sharpen your skills, but we\u2019re enhancing it with more training options and deeper integration into Repertoire Builder. This expansion will make the Training Module an even more versatile tool for learning, practicing, and reinforcing your repertoire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lichess.org\/@\/HollowLeaf\/blog\/repertoire-builder-v11-is-live--chessboard-magic-updates\/CHbnIfbi#additional-puzzles\"><\/a>Additional Puzzles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m adding a new set of standard puzzles to the Puzzle Module to give you a fuller training experience. These will bring more variety and depth to your practice, helping you sharpen tactics, recognize patterns, and enjoy even more ways to challenge yourself outside of your repertoire work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lichess.org\/@\/HollowLeaf\/blog\/repertoire-builder-v11-is-live--chessboard-magic-updates\/CHbnIfbi#pgn-merging\"><\/a><strong>PGN Merging<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Repertoire building will become faster and more effective with the ability to merge PGNs directly into your lines. Expand your preparation with ease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lichess.org\/@\/HollowLeaf\/blog\/repertoire-builder-v11-is-live--chessboard-magic-updates\/CHbnIfbi#subscription-model\"><\/a><strong>Subscription Model<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A flexible subscription option will soon be available, allowing you to raise your limits and unlock advanced features when you need them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lichess.org\/@\/HollowLeaf\/blog\/repertoire-builder-v11-is-live--chessboard-magic-updates\/CHbnIfbi#opponent-preparation-tools\"><\/a><strong>Opponent Preparation Tools<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Repertoire Builder is moving beyond study into competitive preparation. With User Scout and Opening Prep integration, you\u2019ll be able to analyze your upcoming opponents and compare their repertoires against your own.<br>This next wave of updates will transform Repertoire Builder from a powerful study tool into a complete platform for training, preparation, and performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lichess.org\/@\/HollowLeaf\/blog\/repertoire-builder-v11-is-live--chessboard-magic-updates\/CHbnIfbi#wrapping-up\"><\/a>Wrapping Up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re new to&nbsp;<strong>Repertoire Builder<\/strong>&nbsp;or an existing user, now\u2019s the perfect time to try out the new features. Your feedback has shaped much of this release, and I can\u2019t wait to hear what you think.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;Play the opening like a book, the middle game like a magician, and the endgame like a machine.&#8221; \u2014 Rudolph Spielmann It\u2019s here! Version 1.1 of Repertoire Builder is live and packed with new features.&nbsp;The platform has now grown to over&nbsp;3,300 users, who\u2019ve collectively added more than&nbsp;1 million moves&nbsp;across&nbsp;7,000+ repertoires. 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