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       "funding": {
         "url": "https://github.com/sponsors/colinhacks"
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diff --git a/src/app/analysis/__tests__/page.test.tsx b/src/app/analysis/__tests__/page.test.tsx
index db43817..19db74c 100644
--- a/src/app/analysis/__tests__/page.test.tsx
+++ b/src/app/analysis/__tests__/page.test.tsx
@@ -1,4 +1,5 @@
 import { fireEvent, render, screen, waitFor } from "@testing-library/react";
+import { DebugProvider } from "@/contexts/DebugContext";
 
 jest.mock("next/navigation", () => ({
     useRouter: jest.fn(() => ({
@@ -83,7 +84,11 @@ describe("AnalysisPage", () => {
 `;
 
     const loadGame = () => {
-        render(<AnalysisPage />);
+        render(
+            <DebugProvider>
+                <AnalysisPage />
+            </DebugProvider>
+        );
         const textarea = screen.getByPlaceholderText(/Paste PGN or FEN here/i);
         fireEvent.change(textarea, { target: { value: samplePgn } });
         fireEvent.click(screen.getByText(/Start Analysis/i));
@@ -125,7 +130,11 @@ describe("AnalysisPage", () => {
     });
 
     it("shows an error when the notation cannot be parsed", () => {
-        render(<AnalysisPage />);
+        render(
+            <DebugProvider>
+                <AnalysisPage />
+            </DebugProvider>
+        );
         const textarea = screen.getByPlaceholderText(/Paste PGN or FEN here/i);
         fireEvent.change(textarea, { target: { value: "invalid" } });
         fireEvent.click(screen.getByText(/Start Analysis/i));
diff --git a/src/app/analysis/page.tsx b/src/app/analysis/page.tsx
index 941e2ee..a3efe01 100644
--- a/src/app/analysis/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/analysis/page.tsx
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
 import { useCallback, useEffect, useMemo, useRef, useState } from "react";
 import { Chess } from "chess.js";
 import { Chessboard } from "react-chessboard";
-import { Brain, ChevronLeft, ChevronRight, Loader2, ArrowLeft, Download } from "lucide-react";
+import { Brain, ChevronLeft, ChevronRight, Loader2, ArrowLeft, Download, PlayCircle, Upload, RotateCcw } from "lucide-react";
 import { useRouter } from "next/navigation";
 
 import Header from "@/components/Header";
@@ -20,6 +20,7 @@ import ReactMarkdown from "react-markdown";
 import { useDebug } from "@/contexts/DebugContext";
 import { GameImportModal } from "@/components/GameImportModal";
 import { EvaluationBar } from "@/components/EvaluationBar";
+import { OpeningsModal } from "@/components/OpeningsModal";
 
 interface MoveStep {
     san: string;
@@ -65,14 +66,35 @@ export default function AnalysisPage() {
     const [comments, setComments] = useState<Record<number, string>>({});
     const [chatSession, setChatSession] = useState<ChatSession | null>(null);
     const [showImportModal, setShowImportModal] = useState(false);
+    const [showPlayModal, setShowPlayModal] = useState(false);
+    const [showOpeningsModal, setShowOpeningsModal] = useState(false);
+    const [playPersonality, setPlayPersonality] = useState<Personality>(PERSONALITIES[0]);
+    const [playColor, setPlayColor] = useState<"white" | "black">("white");
+    const [playStrength, setPlayStrength] = useState(15);
 
     useEffect(() => {
         const storedKey = localStorage.getItem("gemini_api_key");
         const storedLang = localStorage.getItem("chess_tutor_language");
         if (storedKey) setApiKey(storedKey);
         if (storedLang) setLanguage(storedLang as SupportedLanguage);
+
+        // Check for pending analysis from saved game
+        const pendingAnalysis = localStorage.getItem("chess_tutor_pending_analysis");
+        if (pendingAnalysis) {
+            localStorage.removeItem("chess_tutor_pending_analysis");
+            setInput(pendingAnalysis);
+            setDetectedFormat(detectChessFormat(pendingAnalysis));
+            // Load the game after a short delay to ensure stockfish is ready
+            setTimeout(() => {
+                loadGameFromPgnOrFen(pendingAnalysis);
+            }, 100);
+        }
     }, []);
 
+    useEffect(() => {
+        setPlayPersonality(selectedPersonality);
+    }, [selectedPersonality]);
+
     useEffect(() => {
         const sf = new Stockfish();
         setStockfish(sf);
@@ -219,6 +241,31 @@ IMPORTANT:
         loadGameFromPgnOrFen(pgn);
     };
 
+    const handleResetAnalysis = () => {
+        setInput("");
+        setDetectedFormat(null);
+        setSteps([]);
+        setCurrentIndex(0);
+        setStepDetails({});
+        setComments({});
+        setInitialFen(DEFAULT_START);
+        evaluationCache.current = {};
+        setEvaluationVersion(v => v + 1);
+        setError(null);
+    };
+
+    const handleStartGameFromPosition = () => {
+        const payload = {
+            fen: currentFen,
+            personalityId: playPersonality.id,
+            color: playColor,
+            stockfishDepth: playStrength,
+        };
+
+        localStorage.setItem("chess_tutor_pending_game", JSON.stringify(payload));
+        router.push("/");
+    };
+
     useEffect(() => {
         if (!stockfish || !currentFen) return;
         ensureEvaluation(currentFen);
@@ -381,90 +428,137 @@ INSTRUCTIONS:
 
             <main className="flex-grow w-full flex justify-center px-4 py-8">
                 <div className="w-full max-w-6xl space-y-8">
-                    <div className="bg-white dark:bg-gray-800 rounded-2xl shadow-lg p-6 md:p-8 border border-gray-200 dark:border-gray-700">
-                        <div className="flex flex-col md:flex-row md:items-center md:justify-between gap-4">
-                            <div>
-                                <h1 className="text-3xl font-bold text-gray-900 dark:text-white flex items-center gap-2">
-                                    <Brain className="text-purple-600" /> {t.analysis.modeTitle}
-                                </h1>
-                                <p className="text-gray-600 dark:text-gray-300 mt-2">{t.analysis.modeDescription}</p>
+                    {/* Phase 1: Import View - shown when no game is loaded */}
+                    {steps.length === 0 && (
+                        <div className="bg-white dark:bg-gray-800 rounded-2xl shadow-lg p-6 md:p-8 border border-gray-200 dark:border-gray-700">
+                            <div className="flex flex-col md:flex-row md:items-center md:justify-between gap-4">
+                                <div>
+                                    <h1 className="text-3xl font-bold text-gray-900 dark:text-white flex items-center gap-2">
+                                        <Brain className="text-purple-600" /> {t.analysis.modeTitle}
+                                    </h1>
+                                    <p className="text-gray-600 dark:text-gray-300 mt-2">{t.analysis.modeDescription}</p>
+                                </div>
                             </div>
-                            <div className="flex items-center gap-3">
-                                <label className="text-sm font-medium text-gray-700 dark:text-gray-300">{t.analysis.orientation}</label>
-                                <select
-                                    value={orientation}
-                                    onChange={(e) => setOrientation(e.target.value as "white" | "black")}
-                                    className="p-2 rounded-lg border border-gray-300 dark:border-gray-600 dark:bg-gray-700"
-                                >
-                                    <option value="white">White</option>
-                                    <option value="black">Black</option>
-                                </select>
+
+                            <div className="mt-6 grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-6">
+                                <div className="space-y-4">
+                                    <label className="block text-sm font-semibold text-gray-700 dark:text-gray-300">{t.analysis.pasteLabel}</label>
+                                    <textarea
+                                        value={input}
+                                        onChange={(e) => handleInputChange(e.target.value)}
+                                        placeholder={t.analysis.pastePlaceholder}
+                                        className="w-full p-3 border rounded-lg dark:bg-gray-700 dark:border-gray-600 font-mono text-sm min-h-[180px]"
+                                    />
+                                    {detectedFormat && (
+                                        <p className="text-xs text-gray-500">Detected: {detectedFormat.toUpperCase()}</p>
+                                    )}
+                                    {error && <p className="text-sm text-red-500">{error}</p>}
+                                    <div className="space-y-2">
+                                        <p className="text-sm font-semibold text-gray-700 dark:text-gray-300">{t.analysis.chooseCoach}</p>
+                                        <div className="grid grid-cols-2 gap-2">
+                                            {PERSONALITIES.map(p => (
+                                                <button
+                                                    key={p.id}
+                                                    onClick={() => setSelectedPersonality(p)}
+                                                    className={`p-3 rounded-lg border flex items-center gap-2 ${selectedPersonality.id === p.id
+                                                        ? "border-purple-500 bg-purple-50 dark:bg-purple-900/20"
+                                                        : "border-gray-200 dark:border-gray-700"}`}
+                                                >
+                                                    <span className="text-xl">{p.image}</span>
+                                                    <span className="text-sm text-left text-gray-800 dark:text-gray-100">{p.name}</span>
+                                                </button>
+                                            ))}
+                                        </div>
+                                    </div>
+                                    <button
+                                        onClick={handleLoadGame}
+                                        className="w-full py-3 bg-purple-600 text-white rounded-xl hover:bg-purple-700 font-semibold shadow-lg"
+                                    >
+                                        {t.analysis.startButton}
+                                    </button>
+
+                                    {/* Import from Online Platforms */}
+                                    <div className="pt-4 border-t border-gray-200 dark:border-gray-700">
+                                        <p className="text-xs text-gray-500 dark:text-gray-400 mb-2 text-center">
+                                            Or import from online platforms
+                                        </p>
+                                        <div className="grid grid-cols-2 gap-2">
+                                            <button
+                                                onClick={() => setShowImportModal(true)}
+                                                className="py-2 px-3 bg-green-600 text-white rounded-lg hover:bg-green-700 font-medium text-sm flex items-center justify-center gap-2 shadow"
+                                            >
+                                                <Download size={16} />
+                                                Chess.com
+                                            </button>
+                                            <button
+                                                onClick={() => setShowImportModal(true)}
+                                                className="py-2 px-3 bg-blue-600 text-white rounded-lg hover:bg-blue-700 font-medium text-sm flex items-center justify-center gap-2 shadow"
+                                            >
+                                                <Download size={16} />
+                                                Lichess
+                                            </button>
+                                        </div>
+                                    </div>
+                                </div>
+
+                                <div className="bg-gray-50 dark:bg-gray-900 rounded-xl p-4 flex flex-col items-center justify-center border border-gray-200 dark:border-gray-700">
+                                    <div className="w-full max-w-md">
+                                        <Chessboard
+                                            options={{
+                                                position: currentFen,
+                                                boardOrientation: orientation,
+                                                allowDragging: false,
+                                                darkSquareStyle: { backgroundColor: '#779954' },
+                                                lightSquareStyle: { backgroundColor: '#e9edcc' },
+                                                animationDurationInMs: 200,
+                                                boardStyle: { borderRadius: "12px", boxShadow: "0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.12)" }
+                                            }}
+                                        />
+                                    </div>
+                                    <p className="mt-4 text-sm text-gray-500 dark:text-gray-400 text-center">
+                                        {t.analysis.currentPosition}
+                                    </p>
+                                </div>
                             </div>
                         </div>
+                    )}
 
-                        <div className="mt-6 grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-6">
-                            <div className="space-y-4">
-                                <label className="block text-sm font-semibold text-gray-700 dark:text-gray-300">{t.analysis.pasteLabel}</label>
-                                <textarea
-                                    value={input}
-                                    onChange={(e) => handleInputChange(e.target.value)}
-                                    placeholder={t.analysis.pastePlaceholder}
-                                    className="w-full p-3 border rounded-lg dark:bg-gray-700 dark:border-gray-600 font-mono text-sm min-h-[180px]"
-                                />
-                                {detectedFormat && (
-                                    <p className="text-xs text-gray-500">Detected: {detectedFormat.toUpperCase()}</p>
-                                )}
-                                {error && <p className="text-sm text-red-500">{error}</p>}
-                                <div className="space-y-2">
-                                    <p className="text-sm font-semibold text-gray-700 dark:text-gray-300">{t.analysis.chooseCoach}</p>
-                                    <div className="grid grid-cols-2 gap-2">
-                                        {PERSONALITIES.map(p => (
-                                            <button
-                                                key={p.id}
-                                                onClick={() => setSelectedPersonality(p)}
-                                                className={`p-3 rounded-lg border flex items-center gap-2 ${selectedPersonality.id === p.id
-                                                    ? "border-purple-500 bg-purple-50 dark:bg-purple-900/20"
-                                                    : "border-gray-200 dark:border-gray-700"}`}
-                                            >
-                                                <span className="text-xl">{p.image}</span>
-                                                <span className="text-sm text-left text-gray-800 dark:text-gray-100">{p.name}</span>
-                                            </button>
-                                        ))}
+                    {/* Phase 2: Analysis View - shown when game is loaded */}
+                    {steps.length > 0 && (
+                        <div className="bg-white dark:bg-gray-800 rounded-2xl shadow-lg p-6 md:p-8 border border-gray-200 dark:border-gray-700">
+                            <div className="flex flex-col md:flex-row md:items-center md:justify-between gap-4 mb-6">
+                                <div className="flex items-center gap-3">
+                                    <span className="text-2xl">{selectedPersonality.image}</span>
+                                    <div>
+                                        <h1 className="text-xl font-bold text-gray-900 dark:text-white">
+                                            {t.analysis.modeTitle}
+                                        </h1>
+                                        <p className="text-sm text-gray-500 dark:text-gray-400">
+                                            Coach: {selectedPersonality.name}
+                                        </p>
                                     </div>
                                 </div>
-                                <button
-                                    onClick={handleLoadGame}
-                                    className="w-full py-3 bg-purple-600 text-white rounded-xl hover:bg-purple-700 font-semibold shadow-lg"
-                                >
-                                    {t.analysis.startButton}
-                                </button>
-
-                                {/* Import from Online Platforms */}
-                                <div className="pt-4 border-t border-gray-200 dark:border-gray-700">
-                                    <p className="text-xs text-gray-500 dark:text-gray-400 mb-2 text-center">
-                                        Or import from online platforms
-                                    </p>
-                                    <div className="grid grid-cols-2 gap-2">
-                                        <button
-                                            onClick={() => setShowImportModal(true)}
-                                            className="py-2 px-3 bg-green-600 text-white rounded-lg hover:bg-green-700 font-medium text-sm flex items-center justify-center gap-2 shadow"
-                                        >
-                                            <Download size={16} />
-                                            Chess.com
-                                        </button>
-                                        <button
-                                            onClick={() => setShowImportModal(true)}
-                                            className="py-2 px-3 bg-blue-600 text-white rounded-lg hover:bg-blue-700 font-medium text-sm flex items-center justify-center gap-2 shadow"
-                                        >
-                                            <Download size={16} />
-                                            Lichess
-                                        </button>
-                                    </div>
+                                <div className="flex items-center gap-3">
+                                    <button
+                                        onClick={handleResetAnalysis}
+                                        className="px-3 py-2 text-sm font-medium text-gray-600 dark:text-gray-300 bg-gray-100 dark:bg-gray-700 rounded-lg hover:bg-gray-200 dark:hover:bg-gray-600 flex items-center gap-2"
+                                    >
+                                        <RotateCcw size={16} />
+                                        {t.analysis.loadNewGame}
+                                    </button>
+                                    <select
+                                        value={orientation}
+                                        onChange={(e) => setOrientation(e.target.value as "white" | "black")}
+                                        className="p-2 rounded-lg border border-gray-300 dark:border-gray-600 dark:bg-gray-700 text-sm"
+                                    >
+                                        <option value="white">White</option>
+                                        <option value="black">Black</option>
+                                    </select>
                                 </div>
                             </div>
 
-                            <div className="bg-gray-50 dark:bg-gray-900 rounded-xl p-4 flex flex-col items-center gap-3 border border-gray-200 dark:border-gray-700">
-                                <div className="w-full max-w-md">
+                            <div className="flex flex-col items-center gap-4">
+                                <div className="w-full max-w-lg">
                                     <Chessboard
                                         options={{
                                             position: currentFen,
@@ -480,123 +574,141 @@ INSTRUCTIONS:
                                 <div className="flex items-center gap-4">
                                     <button
                                         onClick={() => setCurrentIndex(i => Math.max(0, i - 1))}
-                                        className="p-2 rounded-lg bg-white dark:bg-gray-800 border border-gray-200 dark:border-gray-700 hover:bg-gray-100 dark:hover:bg-gray-700 disabled:opacity-50"
+                                        className="p-2 rounded-lg bg-white dark:bg-gray-700 border border-gray-200 dark:border-gray-600 hover:bg-gray-100 dark:hover:bg-gray-600 disabled:opacity-50"
                                         disabled={currentIndex === 0}
                                         aria-label={t.analysis.previous}
                                     >
                                         <ChevronLeft size={20} />
                                     </button>
-                                    <div className="text-sm text-gray-600 dark:text-gray-300">
+                                    <div className="text-sm text-gray-600 dark:text-gray-300 min-w-[100px] text-center">
                                         {t.analysis.step} {currentIndex} / {steps.length}
                                     </div>
                                     <button
                                         onClick={() => setCurrentIndex(i => Math.min(steps.length, i + 1))}
-                                        className="p-2 rounded-lg bg-white dark:bg-gray-800 border border-gray-200 dark:border-gray-700 hover:bg-gray-100 dark:hover:bg-gray-700 disabled:opacity-50"
+                                        className="p-2 rounded-lg bg-white dark:bg-gray-700 border border-gray-200 dark:border-gray-600 hover:bg-gray-100 dark:hover:bg-gray-600 disabled:opacity-50"
                                         disabled={currentIndex >= steps.length}
                                         aria-label={t.analysis.next}
                                     >
                                         <ChevronRight size={20} />
                                     </button>
                                 </div>
+                                <button
+                                    onClick={() => {
+                                        setPlayColor(orientation);
+                                        setShowPlayModal(true);
+                                    }}
+                                    className="inline-flex items-center gap-2 px-4 py-2 bg-blue-600 text-white rounded-lg shadow hover:bg-blue-700 transition-colors"
+                                >
+                                    <PlayCircle size={18} /> {t.analysis.playFromHere}
+                                </button>
                             </div>
                         </div>
-                    </div>
+                    )}
 
-                    <div className="grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-3 gap-6">
-                        <div className="lg:col-span-2 bg-white dark:bg-gray-800 rounded-2xl shadow border border-gray-200 dark:border-gray-700 p-6 space-y-4">
-                            <div className="flex items-center justify-between">
-                                <h2 className="text-xl font-bold text-gray-900 dark:text-white">{t.analysis.title}</h2>
-                                {possibleOpenings.length > 0 && (
-                                    <span className="text-sm text-blue-700 dark:text-blue-300">
-                                        {t.analysis.opening}: {possibleOpenings.length === 1
-                                            ? `${possibleOpenings[0].name} (${possibleOpenings[0].eco})`
-                                            : `${possibleOpenings.length} possible openings`
-                                        }
-                                    </span>
-                                )}
-                            </div>
-                            {currentIndex === 0 ? (
-                                <p className="text-gray-600 dark:text-gray-300">{t.analysis.currentPosition}</p>
-                            ) : (
-                                <div className="space-y-3">
-                                    <div className="flex flex-wrap gap-4 text-sm text-gray-700 dark:text-gray-200">
-                                        <div>
-                                            <div className="font-semibold">{t.analysis.step} {currentIndex}</div>
-                                            <div>{steps[currentIndex - 1]?.san}</div>
+                    {/* Analysis Panels - only shown when game is loaded */}
+                    {steps.length > 0 && (
+                        <div className="grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-3 gap-6">
+                            <div className="lg:col-span-2 bg-white dark:bg-gray-800 rounded-2xl shadow border border-gray-200 dark:border-gray-700 p-6 space-y-4">
+                                <div className="flex items-center justify-between">
+                                    <h2 className="text-xl font-bold text-gray-900 dark:text-white">{t.analysis.title}</h2>
+                                    {possibleOpenings.length > 0 && (
+                                        <button
+                                            onClick={() => setShowOpeningsModal(true)}
+                                            className="text-sm text-blue-700 dark:text-blue-300 hover:text-blue-900 dark:hover:text-blue-100 hover:underline cursor-pointer transition-colors"
+                                        >
+                                            {t.analysis.opening}: {possibleOpenings.length === 1
+                                                ? `${possibleOpenings[0].name} (${possibleOpenings[0].eco})`
+                                                : `${possibleOpenings.length} ${t.analysis.possibleOpenings}`
+                                            }
+                                        </button>
+                                    )}
+                                </div>
+                                {currentIndex === 0 ? (
+                                    <p className="text-gray-600 dark:text-gray-300">{t.analysis.currentPosition}</p>
+                                ) : (
+                                    <div className="space-y-3">
+                                        <div className="flex flex-wrap gap-4 text-sm text-gray-700 dark:text-gray-200">
+                                            <div>
+                                                <div className="font-semibold">{t.analysis.step} {currentIndex}</div>
+                                                <div>{steps[currentIndex - 1]?.san}</div>
+                                            </div>
+                                            <div>
+                                                <div className="font-semibold">{t.analysis.evaluation}</div>
+                                                <div>{formatEval(currentDetails?.evalAfter)}</div>
+                                            </div>
+                                            <div>
+                                                <div className="font-semibold">{t.analysis.cpLoss}</div>
+                                                <div>{formatCpLoss(currentDetails?.cpLoss)}</div>
+                                            </div>
+                                            <div>
+                                                <div className="font-semibold">{t.analysis.bestMove}</div>
+                                                <div>{currentDetails?.bestMoveSan || t.analysis.enginePending}</div>
+                                            </div>
                                         </div>
+
                                         <div>
-                                            <div className="font-semibold">{t.analysis.evaluation}</div>
-                                            <div>{formatEval(currentDetails?.evalAfter)}</div>
-                                        </div>
-                                        <div>
-                                            <div className="font-semibold">{t.analysis.cpLoss}</div>
-                                            <div>{formatCpLoss(currentDetails?.cpLoss)}</div>
-                                        </div>
-                                        <div>
-                                            <div className="font-semibold">{t.analysis.bestMove}</div>
-                                            <div>{currentDetails?.bestMoveSan || t.analysis.enginePending}</div>
+                                            <div className="font-semibold text-gray-800 dark:text-gray-100 mb-2">{t.analysis.missedTactics}</div>
+                                            {tacticSummary.length === 0 && (
+                                                <p className="text-sm text-gray-600 dark:text-gray-400">{t.analysis.none}</p>
+                                            )}
+                                            {tacticSummary.length > 0 && (
+                                                <ul className="list-disc pl-5 space-y-1 text-sm text-gray-700 dark:text-gray-300">
+                                                    {tacticSummary.map((tactic, idx) => (
+                                                        <li key={`${tactic.move}-${idx}`}>
+                                                            {tactic.tactic_type}
+                                                            {tactic.material_delta ? ` (~${(tactic.material_delta / 100).toFixed(1)} pawns)` : ""}
+                                                            {tactic.affected_squares ? ` on ${tactic.affected_squares.join(", ")}` : ""}
+                                                        </li>
+                                                    ))}
+                                                </ul>
+                                            )}
                                         </div>
                                     </div>
+                                )}
+                            </div>
 
-                                    {/* Horizontal Evaluation Bar */}
-                                    <div className="w-full">
+                            <div className="bg-white dark:bg-gray-800 rounded-2xl shadow border border-gray-200 dark:border-gray-700 p-6 space-y-4">
+                                <h2 className="text-xl font-bold text-gray-900 dark:text-white">{t.analysis.aiAnalysis}</h2>
+
+                                {/* Horizontal Evaluation Bar */}
+                                {currentIndex > 0 && currentDetails?.evalAfter && (
+                                    <div className="w-full mb-4">
                                         <EvaluationBar
-                                            score={currentDetails?.evalAfter?.score}
-                                            mate={currentDetails?.evalAfter?.mate}
+                                            score={currentDetails.evalAfter.score}
+                                            mate={currentDetails.evalAfter.mate}
                                             isPlayerWhite={true}
                                             orientation="horizontal"
                                         />
                                     </div>
+                                )}
 
-                                    <div>
-                                        <div className="font-semibold text-gray-800 dark:text-gray-100 mb-2">{t.analysis.missedTactics}</div>
-                                        {tacticSummary.length === 0 && (
-                                            <p className="text-sm text-gray-600 dark:text-gray-400">{t.analysis.none}</p>
+                                {!apiKey && (
+                                    <p className="text-sm text-gray-600 dark:text-gray-400">Please add an API key in settings to receive commentary.</p>
+                                )}
+                                {currentIndex === 0 && (
+                                    <p className="text-sm text-gray-600 dark:text-gray-400">{t.analysis.currentPosition}</p>
+                                )}
+                                {currentIndex > 0 && (
+                                    <div className="min-h-[140px]">
+                                        {isCommenting && (
+                                            <div className="flex items-center gap-2 text-gray-600 dark:text-gray-300">
+                                                <Loader2 className="animate-spin" size={18} />
+                                                <span>{t.analysis.coachPending}</span>
+                                            </div>
                                         )}
-                                        {tacticSummary.length > 0 && (
-                                            <ul className="list-disc pl-5 space-y-1 text-sm text-gray-700 dark:text-gray-300">
-                                                {tacticSummary.map((tactic, idx) => (
-                                                    <li key={`${tactic.move}-${idx}`}>
-                                                        {tactic.tactic_type}
-                                                        {tactic.material_delta ? ` (~${(tactic.material_delta / 100).toFixed(1)} pawns)` : ""}
-                                                        {tactic.affected_squares ? ` on ${tactic.affected_squares.join(", ")}` : ""}
-                                                    </li>
-                                                ))}
-                                            </ul>
+                                        {!isCommenting && comments[currentIndex] && (
+                                            <div className="prose prose-sm dark:prose-invert max-w-none">
+                                                <ReactMarkdown>{comments[currentIndex]}</ReactMarkdown>
+                                            </div>
+                                        )}
+                                        {!isCommenting && !comments[currentIndex] && (
+                                            <p className="text-sm text-gray-600 dark:text-gray-400">{t.analysis.coachPending}</p>
                                         )}
                                     </div>
-                                </div>
-                            )}
+                                )}
+                            </div>
                         </div>
-
-                        <div className="bg-white dark:bg-gray-800 rounded-2xl shadow border border-gray-200 dark:border-gray-700 p-6 space-y-4">
-                            <h2 className="text-xl font-bold text-gray-900 dark:text-white">{t.analysis.aiAnalysis}</h2>
-                            {!apiKey && (
-                                <p className="text-sm text-gray-600 dark:text-gray-400">Please add an API key in settings to receive commentary.</p>
-                            )}
-                            {currentIndex === 0 && (
-                                <p className="text-sm text-gray-600 dark:text-gray-400">{t.analysis.currentPosition}</p>
-                            )}
-                            {currentIndex > 0 && (
-                                <div className="min-h-[140px]">
-                                    {isCommenting && (
-                                        <div className="flex items-center gap-2 text-gray-600 dark:text-gray-300">
-                                            <Loader2 className="animate-spin" size={18} />
-                                            <span>{t.analysis.coachPending}</span>
-                                        </div>
-                                    )}
-                                    {!isCommenting && comments[currentIndex] && (
-                                        <div className="prose prose-sm dark:prose-invert max-w-none">
-                                            <ReactMarkdown>{comments[currentIndex]}</ReactMarkdown>
-                                        </div>
-                                    )}
-                                    {!isCommenting && !comments[currentIndex] && (
-                                        <p className="text-sm text-gray-600 dark:text-gray-400">{t.analysis.coachPending}</p>
-                                    )}
-                                </div>
-                            )}
-                        </div>
-                    </div>
+                    )}
                 </div>
             </main>
 
@@ -608,6 +720,111 @@ INSTRUCTIONS:
                     language={language}
                 />
             )}
+
+            {/* Openings Explorer Modal */}
+            {showOpeningsModal && possibleOpenings.length > 0 && (
+                <OpeningsModal
+                    openings={possibleOpenings}
+                    currentFen={currentFen}
+                    language={language}
+                    personality={selectedPersonality}
+                    onClose={() => setShowOpeningsModal(false)}
+                />
+            )}
+
+            {/* Play From Position Modal */}
+            {showPlayModal && (
+                <div className="fixed inset-0 z-50 flex items-center justify-center bg-black/50 px-4 py-8">
+                    <div className="bg-white dark:bg-gray-800 rounded-2xl shadow-2xl max-w-2xl w-full p-6 space-y-6 border border-gray-200 dark:border-gray-700">
+                        <div className="flex items-start justify-between gap-4">
+                            <div>
+                                <h3 className="text-2xl font-bold text-gray-900 dark:text-white">{t.analysis.playFromHere}</h3>
+                                <p className="text-sm text-gray-600 dark:text-gray-300 mt-1">{t.analysis.playDescription}</p>
+                            </div>
+                            <button
+                                onClick={() => setShowPlayModal(false)}
+                                className="text-gray-500 hover:text-gray-700 dark:hover:text-gray-200"
+                                aria-label={t.common.close}
+                            >
+                                ✕
+                            </button>
+                        </div>
+
+                        <div className="space-y-4">
+                            <div>
+                                <p className="text-sm font-semibold text-gray-800 dark:text-gray-100 mb-2">{t.analysis.chooseOpponent}</p>
+                                <div className="grid grid-cols-2 gap-2">
+                                    {PERSONALITIES.map(p => (
+                                        <button
+                                            key={p.id}
+                                            onClick={() => setPlayPersonality(p)}
+                                            className={`p-3 rounded-lg border flex items-center gap-2 ${playPersonality.id === p.id
+                                                ? "border-blue-500 bg-blue-50 dark:bg-blue-900/30"
+                                                : "border-gray-200 dark:border-gray-700"}`}
+                                        >
+                                            <span className="text-xl">{p.image}</span>
+                                            <div className="text-left">
+                                                <div className="text-sm font-semibold text-gray-900 dark:text-white">{p.name}</div>
+                                                <div className="text-xs text-gray-600 dark:text-gray-300 line-clamp-2">{p.description}</div>
+                                            </div>
+                                        </button>
+                                    ))}
+                                </div>
+                            </div>
+
+                            <div className="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-4">
+                                <div className="space-y-2">
+                                    <p className="text-sm font-semibold text-gray-800 dark:text-gray-100">{t.analysis.chooseSide}</p>
+                                    <div className="grid grid-cols-2 gap-2">
+                                        {(["white", "black"] as const).map(color => (
+                                            <button
+                                                key={color}
+                                                onClick={() => setPlayColor(color)}
+                                                className={`py-2 px-3 rounded-lg border text-sm font-medium ${playColor === color
+                                                    ? "border-blue-500 bg-blue-50 dark:bg-blue-900/30"
+                                                    : "border-gray-200 dark:border-gray-700"}`}
+                                            >
+                                                {color === "white" ? t.game.white : t.game.black}
+                                            </button>
+                                        ))}
+                                    </div>
+                                </div>
+
+                                <div className="space-y-2">
+                                    <p className="text-sm font-semibold text-gray-800 dark:text-gray-100">{t.analysis.chooseStrength}</p>
+                                    <div className="bg-gray-50 dark:bg-gray-900 border border-gray-200 dark:border-gray-700 rounded-lg p-3">
+                                        <div className="text-sm text-gray-700 dark:text-gray-200 mb-1">{t.game.stockfishStrength}: {playStrength}</div>
+                                        <input
+                                            type="range"
+                                            min="1"
+                                            max="20"
+                                            value={playStrength}
+                                            onChange={(e) => setPlayStrength(parseInt(e.target.value))}
+                                            className="w-full"
+                                        />
+                                        <div className="text-[11px] text-gray-500 dark:text-gray-400 mt-1">{t.game.depth}: {playStrength}</div>
+                                    </div>
+                                </div>
+                            </div>
+                        </div>
+
+                        <div className="flex items-center justify-end gap-3">
+                            <button
+                                onClick={() => setShowPlayModal(false)}
+                                className="px-4 py-2 rounded-lg border border-gray-300 dark:border-gray-700 text-gray-700 dark:text-gray-200 hover:bg-gray-100 dark:hover:bg-gray-700"
+                            >
+                                {t.common.cancel}
+                            </button>
+                            <button
+                                onClick={handleStartGameFromPosition}
+                                className="px-4 py-2 rounded-lg bg-blue-600 text-white hover:bg-blue-700 shadow"
+                            >
+                                {t.analysis.startPlay}
+                            </button>
+                        </div>
+                    </div>
+                </div>
+            )}
         </div>
     );
 }
diff --git a/src/app/page.tsx b/src/app/page.tsx
index 0a28489..44f80d7 100644
--- a/src/app/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/page.tsx
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ import { useState, useEffect } from "react";
 import { useRouter } from "next/navigation";
 import ChessGame from "@/components/ChessGame";
 import StartScreen from "@/components/StartScreen";
-import { Personality } from "@/lib/personalities";
+import { Personality, PERSONALITIES } from "@/lib/personalities";
 import { SavedGame, deleteSavedGame, loadSavedGames } from "@/lib/savedGames";
 
 type ViewState = 'start' | 'game';
@@ -21,6 +21,7 @@ export default function Home() {
         initialPgn?: string;
         initialPersonality: Personality;
         initialColor: 'white' | 'black';
+        initialStockfishDepth?: number;
     } | null>(null);
 
     const [savedGames, setSavedGames] = useState<SavedGame[]>([]);
@@ -35,6 +36,33 @@ export default function Home() {
 
         setSavedGames(loadSavedGames());
 
+        const pendingGameRaw = localStorage.getItem("chess_tutor_pending_game");
+        if (pendingGameRaw) {
+            try {
+                const pendingGame = JSON.parse(pendingGameRaw) as {
+                    fen: string;
+                    personalityId: string;
+                    color: 'white' | 'black';
+                    stockfishDepth?: number;
+                };
+
+                const personality = PERSONALITIES.find(p => p.id === pendingGame.personalityId) || PERSONALITIES[0];
+
+                setGameProps({
+                    gameId: crypto.randomUUID ? crypto.randomUUID() : `game-${Date.now()}`,
+                    initialFen: pendingGame.fen,
+                    initialPersonality: personality,
+                    initialColor: pendingGame.color,
+                    initialStockfishDepth: pendingGame.stockfishDepth,
+                });
+                setView('game');
+            } catch (err) {
+                console.error("Failed to load pending game", err);
+            } finally {
+                localStorage.removeItem("chess_tutor_pending_game");
+            }
+        }
+
         setMounted(true);
     }, [router]);
 
@@ -98,6 +126,7 @@ export default function Home() {
                     initialPgn={gameProps.initialPgn}
                     initialPersonality={gameProps.initialPersonality}
                     initialColor={gameProps.initialColor}
+                    initialStockfishDepth={gameProps.initialStockfishDepth}
                     onBack={handleBackToMenu}
                 />
             )}
diff --git a/src/components/ChessGame.tsx b/src/components/ChessGame.tsx
index 0932d4d..e795535 100644
--- a/src/components/ChessGame.tsx
+++ b/src/components/ChessGame.tsx
@@ -24,6 +24,7 @@ interface ChessGameProps {
     initialPgn?: string;
     initialPersonality: Personality;
     initialColor: 'white' | 'black';
+    initialStockfishDepth?: number;
     onBack: () => void;
 }
 
@@ -36,7 +37,7 @@ const PIECE_VALUES: Record<string, number> = {
     'k': 0
 };
 
-export default function ChessGame({ gameId, initialFen, initialPgn, initialPersonality, initialColor, onBack }: ChessGameProps) {
+export default function ChessGame({ gameId, initialFen, initialPgn, initialPersonality, initialColor, initialStockfishDepth, onBack }: ChessGameProps) {
     const gameRef = useRef(new Chess(initialFen || "rnbqkbnr/pppppppp/8/8/8/8/PPPPPPPP/RNBQKBNR w KQkq - 0 1"));
     const [fen, setFen] = useState(gameRef.current.fen());
     const [stockfish, setStockfish] = useState<Stockfish | null>(null);
@@ -55,7 +56,7 @@ export default function ChessGame({ gameId, initialFen, initialPgn, initialPerso
     const [computerMove, setComputerMove] = useState<Move | null>(null);
     const [isAnalyzing, setIsAnalyzing] = useState(false);
     const [apiKey, setApiKey] = useState<string | null>(null);
-    const [stockfishDepth, setStockfishDepth] = useState(15);
+    const [stockfishDepth, setStockfishDepth] = useState(initialStockfishDepth ?? 15);
 
     // Settings
     const [language, setLanguage] = useState<SupportedLanguage>('en');
@@ -108,6 +109,12 @@ export default function ChessGame({ gameId, initialFen, initialPgn, initialPerso
         return () => sf.terminate();
     }, []);
 
+    useEffect(() => {
+        if (typeof initialStockfishDepth === 'number') {
+            setStockfishDepth(initialStockfishDepth);
+        }
+    }, [initialStockfishDepth]);
+
     // Load Settings & Initial State
     useEffect(() => {
         const storedKey = localStorage.getItem("gemini_api_key");
diff --git a/src/components/OpeningsModal.tsx b/src/components/OpeningsModal.tsx
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..d0b3273
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/components/OpeningsModal.tsx
@@ -0,0 +1,273 @@
+"use client";
+
+import { useState, useEffect, useRef } from "react";
+import { X, Loader2, Send, BookOpen } from "lucide-react";
+import { OpeningMetadata } from "@/lib/openings";
+import { getGenAIModel } from "@/lib/gemini";
+import { ChatSession } from "@google/generative-ai";
+import ReactMarkdown from "react-markdown";
+import { SupportedLanguage, translations } from "@/lib/i18n/translations";
+import { Personality } from "@/lib/personalities";
+
+interface OpeningsModalProps {
+    openings: OpeningMetadata[];
+    currentFen: string;
+    language: SupportedLanguage;
+    personality: Personality;
+    onClose: () => void;
+}
+
+interface OpeningExplanation {
+    content: string;
+    isLoading: boolean;
+    chatSession?: ChatSession;
+    messages: { role: "user" | "assistant"; content: string }[];
+}
+
+export function OpeningsModal({
+    openings,
+    currentFen,
+    language,
+    personality,
+    onClose,
+}: OpeningsModalProps) {
+    const t = translations[language];
+    const [activeTab, setActiveTab] = useState(0);
+    const [explanations, setExplanations] = useState<Record<number, OpeningExplanation>>({});
+    const [followUpInput, setFollowUpInput] = useState("");
+    const [isSending, setIsSending] = useState(false);
+    const messagesEndRef = useRef<HTMLDivElement>(null);
+
+    const scrollToBottom = () => {
+        messagesEndRef.current?.scrollIntoView({ behavior: "smooth" });
+    };
+
+    useEffect(() => {
+        scrollToBottom();
+    }, [explanations, activeTab]);
+
+    // Generate explanation when tab is clicked
+    const generateExplanation = async (index: number) => {
+        if (explanations[index]?.content || explanations[index]?.isLoading) return;
+
+        const opening = openings[index];
+        const apiKey = typeof window !== "undefined" ? localStorage.getItem("gemini_api_key") : null;
+        if (!apiKey) return;
+
+        setExplanations(prev => ({
+            ...prev,
+            [index]: { content: "", isLoading: true, messages: [] }
+        }));
+
+        try {
+            const model = getGenAIModel(apiKey);
+            const chat = model.startChat({
+                history: [],
+                generationConfig: { maxOutputTokens: 1024 },
+            });
+
+            const prompt = `You are ${personality.name}, a chess coach with this style: "${personality.systemPrompt}".
+
+The player is analyzing a game and has reached this position (FEN): ${currentFen}
+
+The opening being played is: ${opening.name} (ECO: ${opening.eco})
+Move sequence: ${opening.moves}
+
+Please provide a brief but insightful explanation about this opening. Cover:
+1. What strategy is White pursuing with this opening?
+2. What is Black's typical response and counter-strategy?
+3. How do these strategies pair against each other? Is this a good matchup for one side?
+4. One interesting historical fact or famous game featuring this opening (keep it brief)
+
+Be conversational and engaging, matching your personality. Keep your response concise (about 150-200 words).
+Respond in ${language === 'de' ? 'German' : language === 'fr' ? 'French' : language === 'it' ? 'Italian' : 'English'}.`;
+
+            const result = await chat.sendMessage(prompt);
+            const responseText = result.response.text();
+
+            setExplanations(prev => ({
+                ...prev,
+                [index]: {
+                    content: responseText,
+                    isLoading: false,
+                    chatSession: chat,
+                    messages: [{ role: "assistant", content: responseText }]
+                }
+            }));
+        } catch (err) {
+            console.error("Failed to generate opening explanation:", err);
+            setExplanations(prev => ({
+                ...prev,
+                [index]: { content: "Failed to generate explanation. Please check your API key.", isLoading: false, messages: [] }
+            }));
+        }
+    };
+
+    // Generate explanation for first tab on mount
+    useEffect(() => {
+        if (openings.length > 0) {
+            generateExplanation(0);
+        }
+    }, []);
+
+    // Handle tab change
+    const handleTabChange = (index: number) => {
+        setActiveTab(index);
+        setFollowUpInput("");
+        generateExplanation(index);
+    };
+
+    // Handle follow-up question
+    const handleFollowUp = async () => {
+        if (!followUpInput.trim() || isSending) return;
+
+        const currentExplanation = explanations[activeTab];
+        if (!currentExplanation?.chatSession) return;
+
+        const userMessage = followUpInput.trim();
+        setFollowUpInput("");
+        setIsSending(true);
+
+        // Add user message immediately
+        setExplanations(prev => ({
+            ...prev,
+            [activeTab]: {
+                ...prev[activeTab],
+                messages: [...prev[activeTab].messages, { role: "user", content: userMessage }]
+            }
+        }));
+
+        try {
+            const result = await currentExplanation.chatSession.sendMessage(userMessage);
+            const responseText = result.response.text();
+
+            setExplanations(prev => ({
+                ...prev,
+                [activeTab]: {
+                    ...prev[activeTab],
+                    messages: [...prev[activeTab].messages, { role: "assistant", content: responseText }]
+                }
+            }));
+        } catch (err) {
+            console.error("Failed to send follow-up:", err);
+        } finally {
+            setIsSending(false);
+        }
+    };
+
+    const currentOpening = openings[activeTab];
+    const currentExplanation = explanations[activeTab];
+
+    return (
+        <div className="fixed inset-0 bg-black/50 flex items-center justify-center z-50 p-4">
+            <div className="bg-white dark:bg-gray-800 rounded-2xl shadow-2xl w-full max-w-2xl max-h-[85vh] flex flex-col">
+                {/* Header */}
+                <div className="flex items-center justify-between p-4 border-b border-gray-200 dark:border-gray-700">
+                    <div className="flex items-center gap-2">
+                        <BookOpen className="text-purple-600" size={24} />
+                        <h2 className="text-xl font-bold text-gray-900 dark:text-white">
+                            {t.analysis.openingsExplorer || "Opening Explorer"}
+                        </h2>
+                    </div>
+                    <button
+                        onClick={onClose}
+                        className="p-2 rounded-full hover:bg-gray-100 dark:hover:bg-gray-700 transition-colors"
+                    >
+                        <X size={20} className="text-gray-500" />
+                    </button>
+                </div>
+
+                {/* Tabs */}
+                <div className="flex overflow-x-auto border-b border-gray-200 dark:border-gray-700 px-4">
+                    {openings.map((opening, index) => (
+                        <button
+                            key={`${opening.eco}-${index}`}
+                            onClick={() => handleTabChange(index)}
+                            className={`px-4 py-3 text-sm font-medium whitespace-nowrap border-b-2 transition-colors ${activeTab === index
+                                    ? "border-purple-600 text-purple-600"
+                                    : "border-transparent text-gray-500 hover:text-gray-700 dark:hover:text-gray-300"
+                                }`}
+                        >
+                            {opening.eco}: {opening.name.length > 20 ? opening.name.substring(0, 20) + "..." : opening.name}
+                        </button>
+                    ))}
+                </div>
+
+                {/* Content */}
+                <div className="flex-1 overflow-y-auto p-4">
+                    {currentOpening && (
+                        <div className="space-y-4">
+                            {/* Opening Info */}
+                            <div className="bg-blue-50 dark:bg-blue-900/20 border border-blue-200 dark:border-blue-800 rounded-lg p-4">
+                                <h3 className="font-bold text-blue-900 dark:text-blue-100 text-lg">
+                                    {currentOpening.name}
+                                </h3>
+                                <p className="text-sm text-blue-700 dark:text-blue-300 mt-1">
+                                    ECO: {currentOpening.eco} • {currentOpening.moves}
+                                </p>
+                            </div>
+
+                            {/* Messages/Explanation */}
+                            <div className="space-y-4">
+                                {currentExplanation?.isLoading && !currentExplanation.content ? (
+                                    <div className="flex items-center gap-3 text-gray-600 dark:text-gray-300 py-8 justify-center">
+                                        <Loader2 className="animate-spin" size={24} />
+                                        <span>{t.analysis.generatingExplanation || "Generating explanation..."}</span>
+                                    </div>
+                                ) : currentExplanation?.messages.length > 0 ? (
+                                    currentExplanation.messages.map((msg, idx) => (
+                                        <div
+                                            key={idx}
+                                            className={`p-4 rounded-lg ${msg.role === "user"
+                                                    ? "bg-purple-50 dark:bg-purple-900/20 border border-purple-200 dark:border-purple-800 ml-8"
+                                                    : "bg-gray-50 dark:bg-gray-900 border border-gray-200 dark:border-gray-700"
+                                                }`}
+                                        >
+                                            {msg.role === "user" ? (
+                                                <p className="text-gray-800 dark:text-gray-200">{msg.content}</p>
+                                            ) : (
+                                                <div className="prose prose-sm dark:prose-invert max-w-none">
+                                                    <ReactMarkdown>{msg.content}</ReactMarkdown>
+                                                </div>
+                                            )}
+                                        </div>
+                                    ))
+                                ) : (
+                                    <p className="text-gray-500 dark:text-gray-400 text-center py-8">
+                                        {t.analysis.noApiKey || "Please add an API key in settings to get opening explanations."}
+                                    </p>
+                                )}
+                                <div ref={messagesEndRef} />
+                            </div>
+                        </div>
+                    )}
+                </div>
+
+                {/* Follow-up Input */}
+                {currentExplanation?.chatSession && (
+                    <div className="p-4 border-t border-gray-200 dark:border-gray-700">
+                        <div className="flex gap-2">
+                            <input
+                                type="text"
+                                value={followUpInput}
+                                onChange={(e) => setFollowUpInput(e.target.value)}
+                                onKeyDown={(e) => e.key === "Enter" && handleFollowUp()}
+                                placeholder={t.analysis.askFollowUp || "Ask a follow-up question about this opening..."}
+                                className="flex-1 px-4 py-2 border border-gray-300 dark:border-gray-600 rounded-lg bg-white dark:bg-gray-700 text-gray-900 dark:text-white placeholder-gray-400 focus:outline-none focus:ring-2 focus:ring-purple-500"
+                                disabled={isSending}
+                            />
+                            <button
+                                onClick={handleFollowUp}
+                                disabled={!followUpInput.trim() || isSending}
+                                className="px-4 py-2 bg-purple-600 text-white rounded-lg hover:bg-purple-700 disabled:opacity-50 disabled:cursor-not-allowed flex items-center gap-2"
+                            >
+                                {isSending ? <Loader2 className="animate-spin" size={18} /> : <Send size={18} />}
+                            </button>
+                        </div>
+                    </div>
+                )}
+            </div>
+        </div>
+    );
+}
+
diff --git a/src/components/StartScreen.tsx b/src/components/StartScreen.tsx
index 286e749..4842a41 100644
--- a/src/components/StartScreen.tsx
+++ b/src/components/StartScreen.tsx
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 
 import { useEffect, useMemo, useState } from "react";
 import { useRouter } from "next/navigation";
-import { Settings, ChevronDown, ChevronUp, Brain, Trash2 } from "lucide-react";
+import { Settings, ChevronDown, ChevronUp, Brain, Trash2, BarChart2 } from "lucide-react";
 import { Personality, PERSONALITIES } from "@/lib/personalities";
 import { useTranslation } from "@/lib/i18n/useTranslation";
 import { SupportedLanguage } from "@/lib/i18n/translations";
@@ -145,16 +145,32 @@ export default function StartScreen({ onStartGame, onResumeGame, savedGames, onD
                                                 onClick={() => onResumeGame(game)}
                                                 className="group relative bg-gray-50 dark:bg-gray-700 p-4 rounded-xl border border-gray-200 dark:border-gray-600 hover:border-blue-400 dark:hover:border-blue-300 shadow-sm hover:shadow-md transition-all cursor-pointer"
                                             >
-                                                <button
-                                                    onClick={(e) => {
-                                                        e.stopPropagation();
-                                                        onDeleteSavedGame(game.id);
-                                                    }}
-                                                    aria-label={t.start.deleteGame}
-                                                    className="absolute top-2 right-2 p-2 rounded-full bg-white dark:bg-gray-800 text-gray-500 hover:text-red-600 shadow opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity"
-                                                >
-                                                    <Trash2 size={16} />
-                                                </button>
+                                                <div className="absolute top-2 right-2 flex gap-1 opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity">
+                                                    <button
+                                                        onClick={(e) => {
+                                                            e.stopPropagation();
+                                                            // Navigate to analysis with this game's PGN
+                                                            if (game.pgn) {
+                                                                localStorage.setItem('chess_tutor_pending_analysis', game.pgn);
+                                                            }
+                                                            router.push('/analysis');
+                                                        }}
+                                                        aria-label={t.start.analyzeThisGame}
+                                                        className="p-2 rounded-full bg-white dark:bg-gray-800 text-gray-500 hover:text-purple-600 shadow"
+                                                    >
+                                                        <BarChart2 size={16} />
+                                                    </button>
+                                                    <button
+                                                        onClick={(e) => {
+                                                            e.stopPropagation();
+                                                            onDeleteSavedGame(game.id);
+                                                        }}
+                                                        aria-label={t.start.deleteGame}
+                                                        className="p-2 rounded-full bg-white dark:bg-gray-800 text-gray-500 hover:text-red-600 shadow"
+                                                    >
+                                                        <Trash2 size={16} />
+                                                    </button>
+                                                </div>
 
                                                 <div className="bg-[#779954] p-[2px] rounded-sm">
                                                     <Chessboard
diff --git a/src/lib/i18n/translations.ts b/src/lib/i18n/translations.ts
index bf9bec9..530b501 100644
--- a/src/lib/i18n/translations.ts
+++ b/src/lib/i18n/translations.ts
@@ -48,6 +48,7 @@ export interface Translations {
         evaluationLabel: string;
         noEvaluation: string;
         deleteGame: string;
+        analyzeThisGame: string;
     };
 
     // Game
@@ -97,6 +98,12 @@ export interface Translations {
         evaluation: string;
         bestMove: string;
         aiAnalysis: string;
+        playFromHere: string;
+        playDescription: string;
+        chooseOpponent: string;
+        chooseSide: string;
+        chooseStrength: string;
+        startPlay: string;
         modeTitle: string;
         modeDescription: string;
         pasteLabel: string;
@@ -114,6 +121,12 @@ export interface Translations {
         enginePending: string;
         coachPending: string;
         importError: string;
+        loadNewGame: string;
+        openingsExplorer: string;
+        generatingExplanation: string;
+        noApiKey: string;
+        askFollowUp: string;
+        possibleOpenings: string;
     };
 
     // API Key Input
@@ -203,6 +216,7 @@ const en: Translations = {
         evaluationLabel: 'Evaluation',
         noEvaluation: 'No evaluation yet',
         deleteGame: 'Delete game',
+        analyzeThisGame: 'Analyze this game',
     },
     game: {
         playingAs: 'Playing as',
@@ -244,6 +258,12 @@ const en: Translations = {
         evaluation: 'Evaluation',
         bestMove: 'Best Move',
         aiAnalysis: 'AI Analysis',
+        playFromHere: 'Play from this position',
+        playDescription: 'Pick a character, side, and engine strength to continue playing from the current move.',
+        chooseOpponent: 'Choose your opponent',
+        chooseSide: 'Choose your color',
+        chooseStrength: 'Opponent strength',
+        startPlay: 'Start from here',
         modeTitle: 'Analyze an Existing Game',
         modeDescription: 'Upload a PGN or FEN and let your coach walk you through every move with engine-backed insights.',
         pasteLabel: 'PGN or FEN Input',
@@ -261,6 +281,12 @@ const en: Translations = {
         enginePending: 'Running engine evaluation...',
         coachPending: 'Coach is preparing feedback...',
         importError: 'Could not load that PGN or FEN. Please check the notation.',
+        loadNewGame: 'Load New Game',
+        openingsExplorer: 'Opening Explorer',
+        generatingExplanation: 'Generating explanation...',
+        noApiKey: 'Please add an API key in settings to get opening explanations.',
+        askFollowUp: 'Ask a follow-up question about this opening...',
+        possibleOpenings: 'possible openings',
     },
     apiKeyInput: {
         title: 'API Key Required',
@@ -351,6 +377,7 @@ const de: Translations = {
         evaluationLabel: 'Bewertung',
         noEvaluation: 'Keine Bewertung',
         deleteGame: 'Partie löschen',
+        analyzeThisGame: 'Diese Partie analysieren',
     },
     game: {
         playingAs: 'Spielst als',
@@ -392,6 +419,12 @@ const de: Translations = {
         evaluation: 'Bewertung',
         bestMove: 'Bester Zug',
         aiAnalysis: 'KI-Analyse',
+        playFromHere: 'Von dieser Stellung spielen',
+        playDescription: 'Wähle Charakter, Farbe und Engine-Stärke, um ab dem aktuellen Zug weiterzuspielen.',
+        chooseOpponent: 'Gegner auswählen',
+        chooseSide: 'Wähle deine Farbe',
+        chooseStrength: 'Stärke des Gegners',
+        startPlay: 'Hier weiterspielen',
         modeTitle: 'Bestehende Partie analysieren',
         modeDescription: 'PGN oder FEN hochladen und vom Coach mit Engine-Unterstützung durch die Partie führen lassen.',
         pasteLabel: 'PGN- oder FEN-Eingabe',
@@ -409,6 +442,12 @@ const de: Translations = {
         enginePending: 'Engine-Bewertung läuft...',
         coachPending: 'Coach bereitet Feedback vor...',
         importError: 'PGN oder FEN konnte nicht geladen werden. Bitte Notation prüfen.',
+        loadNewGame: 'Neue Partie laden',
+        openingsExplorer: 'Eröffnungs-Explorer',
+        generatingExplanation: 'Erklärung wird generiert...',
+        noApiKey: 'Bitte fügen Sie in den Einstellungen einen API-Schlüssel hinzu.',
+        askFollowUp: 'Stellen Sie eine Folgefrage zu dieser Eröffnung...',
+        possibleOpenings: 'mögliche Eröffnungen',
     },
     apiKeyInput: {
         title: 'API-Schlüssel erforderlich',
@@ -499,6 +538,7 @@ const fr: Translations = {
         evaluationLabel: 'Évaluation',
         noEvaluation: 'Pas d\'évaluation',
         deleteGame: 'Supprimer la partie',
+        analyzeThisGame: 'Analyser cette partie',
     },
     game: {
         playingAs: 'Jouant',
@@ -540,6 +580,12 @@ const fr: Translations = {
         evaluation: 'Évaluation',
         bestMove: 'Meilleur coup',
         aiAnalysis: 'Analyse IA',
+        playFromHere: 'Jouer depuis cette position',
+        playDescription: 'Choisissez un personnage, une couleur et la force du moteur pour continuer depuis ce coup.',
+        chooseOpponent: 'Choisir votre adversaire',
+        chooseSide: 'Choisissez votre couleur',
+        chooseStrength: 'Force de l’adversaire',
+        startPlay: 'Commencer ici',
         modeTitle: 'Analyser une partie existante',
         modeDescription: 'Importez un PGN ou un FEN et laissez le coach commenter chaque coup avec l’aide du moteur.',
         pasteLabel: 'Saisie PGN ou FEN',
@@ -557,6 +603,12 @@ const fr: Translations = {
         enginePending: 'Évaluation du moteur en cours...',
         coachPending: 'Le coach prépare son retour...',
         importError: 'Impossible de charger ce PGN ou FEN. Merci de vérifier la notation.',
+        loadNewGame: 'Charger nouvelle partie',
+        openingsExplorer: 'Explorateur d\'ouvertures',
+        generatingExplanation: 'Génération de l\'explication...',
+        noApiKey: 'Veuillez ajouter une clé API dans les paramètres.',
+        askFollowUp: 'Posez une question sur cette ouverture...',
+        possibleOpenings: 'ouvertures possibles',
     },
     apiKeyInput: {
         title: 'Clé API requise',
@@ -647,6 +699,7 @@ const it: Translations = {
         evaluationLabel: 'Valutazione',
         noEvaluation: 'Nessuna valutazione',
         deleteGame: 'Elimina partita',
+        analyzeThisGame: 'Analizza questa partita',
     },
     game: {
         playingAs: 'Giocando',
@@ -688,6 +741,12 @@ const it: Translations = {
         evaluation: 'Valutazione',
         bestMove: 'Mossa migliore',
         aiAnalysis: 'Analisi IA',
+        playFromHere: 'Gioca da questa posizione',
+        playDescription: 'Scegli personaggio, colore e forza del motore per continuare da questa mossa.',
+        chooseOpponent: 'Scegli l’avversario',
+        chooseSide: 'Scegli il tuo colore',
+        chooseStrength: 'Forza dell’avversario',
+        startPlay: 'Inizia da qui',
         modeTitle: 'Analizza una partita esistente',
         modeDescription: 'Carica un PGN o un FEN e lascia che il coach commenti ogni mossa con il supporto del motore.',
         pasteLabel: 'Input PGN o FEN',
@@ -705,6 +764,12 @@ const it: Translations = {
         enginePending: 'Valutazione del motore in corso...',
         coachPending: 'Il coach sta preparando il feedback...',
         importError: 'Impossibile caricare questo PGN o FEN. Controlla la notazione.',
+        loadNewGame: 'Carica nuova partita',
+        openingsExplorer: 'Esplora aperture',
+        generatingExplanation: 'Generazione spiegazione...',
+        noApiKey: 'Aggiungi una chiave API nelle impostazioni.',
+        askFollowUp: 'Fai una domanda su questa apertura...',
+        possibleOpenings: 'aperture possibili',
     },
     apiKeyInput: {
         title: 'Chiave API richiesta',