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Chess Commentator

Analyzes chess positions with engine-powered insights and natural language commentary.

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Key features

  • Identification of key strategic and tactical themes
  • Generates a Lichess analysis link for any position
  • Natural language commentary on best moves and variations
  • Visualizes the board state using ASCII or SVG
  • Engine-powered position analysis using Stockfish

Use cases

  • Understanding the best move and plan in a complex game situation
  • Analyzing a specific chess position from a FEN string
  • Learning the key strategic or tactical ideas behind a position

FAQ

What does the Chess Commentator skill do?

This skill analyzes any chess position using the powerful Stockfish engine. It provides a visual board, engine evaluation, the best moves with natural language explanations, key strategic themes, and a direct link to Lichess for further analysis.

What capabilities does it provide?

The Chess Commentator skill offers Stockfish-powered analysis, FEN parsing, ASCII/SVG board visualization, natural language commentary on moves and themes, identification of tactical concepts, and Lichess analysis link generation.

How does this skill improve my workflow?

It streamlines chess analysis by integrating engine-level insights directly into your chat with Claude. You get instant, easy-to-understand commentary, visual aids, and external links without switching applications.

When should I use this skill?

Use this skill whenever you need to understand a chess position. It automatically activates when you provide a FEN string or ask Claude to analyze a board state, evaluate a position, or find the best move.