Professional chess players spend a lot of time researching their opponents before a match, so why is it any different online?
This Chrome extension is designed to enhance the online chess-playing experience on lichess.org by providing players with valuable insights into their opponents' strategies and habits. It introduces an informative dashboard that offers a quick glance at an opponent's playing history, including their win/loss record, with specific details on the modes of victory or defeat (checkmate, resignation, time flag, or disconnection). It also displays a player's move-time distribution, giving users an edge by revealing how fast or slow their opponents play at various stages of the game.
For a deeper strategic advantage, our extension analyzes an opponent's past game openings, presenting a breakdown of their performances with each opening strategy. This allows users to anticipate and prepare for potential opening moves. Additionally, the tool includes a personalized note-taking feature, enabling players to jot down observations and tactics for individual opponents, which are saved and can be referenced in future matches.
Furthermore, the extension provides a statistical overview of a player's puzzle ratings and historical ELO ratings, offering insights into their problem-solving skills and performance trends. It also indicates whether an opponent is currently on a winning streak or has a propensity to disconnect from games. This comprehensive suite of features is crafted to give chess players a tactical advantage by equipping them with in-depth knowledge of their adversaries, all within the familiar interface of lichess.org.
As a nod to the collaborative spirit of the chess community, the extension's source code is made open source, welcoming contributions and shared innovation to enhance its features.
