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- Create CHANGELOG.md documenting v1.1.0 release
- Update README with opening training mode details
- Update README with tactical practice mode details
- Reorganize README into learning modes section
- Add mobile app information
- Maintain dual licensing documentation

Key additions:
- Opening Training: 12,379 openings with AI guidance
- Tactical Practice: 8 patterns with 20+ puzzles each
- Enhanced game mode with opening context awareness
- Mobile support via Capacitor

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Changelog

All notable changes to this project will be documented in this file.

The format is based on Keep a Changelog, and this project adheres to Semantic Versioning.

Unreleased

1.1.0 - 2025-12-08

Added

  • Opening Training Mode: Interactive opening trainer with AI tutor guidance

    • Practice chess openings with real-time feedback
    • 12,379 openings from comprehensive ECO database
    • Wikipedia integration for opening history and context
    • Deviation detection with three action options:
      • Continue Playing (transitions to game mode)
      • Undo & Return to Opening
      • Explore This Variation
    • Session persistence with resume capability
    • Move navigation and history
    • Automatic opponent moves following theory
    • Tutor message guardrail to prevent rapid-fire messages
  • Tactical Practice Mode: Pattern-based puzzle training

    • 8 tactical patterns: Pin, Fork, Skewer, Discovered Check, Double Attack, Overloading, Back Rank Weakness, Trapped Piece
    • 20+ puzzles per pattern from Lichess database
    • Real-time feedback and scoring
    • Streak tracking
  • Game Mode Improvements:

    • Opening context awareness when transitioning from trainer
    • Automatic computer move detection for custom positions
    • Enhanced tutor greetings with opening context
  • Mobile Support:

    • Capacitor integration for iOS/Android apps
    • Mobile-optimized UI
    • Build scripts for mobile deployment
  • API Enhancements:

    • Wikipedia summary endpoint
    • Opening explanation endpoint
    • Enhanced error handling with user-friendly messages
  • Developer Experience:

    • E2E test suite with Playwright
    • Test fixtures for opening data
    • Unit tests for opening trainer modules
    • Improved build scripts with safety checks

Changed

  • Tutor now maintains dual role (opponent + coach) more consistently
  • Chat interface improved with better context awareness
  • Opening database now properly versioned and restored
  • Test configuration updated for new features

Fixed

  • Opening database accidentally overwritten by test fixtures (restored 12,379 entries)
  • Computer move timing in custom positions
  • Tutor message frequency and flow control
  • Game transition from opening trainer

1.0.0 - 2024-11-27

Added

  • Initial release with core chess tutor functionality
  • Stockfish chess engine integration
  • 9 AI coach personalities
  • Real-time move analysis
  • Tactical opportunity detection
  • Post-game analysis
  • Multi-language support (EN, DE, FR, IT, PL)
  • PGN/FEN import and export
  • Game save and resume
  • Docker deployment with auto-builds
  • API endpoints for external integration

Licensing

  • Dual licensing strategy implemented:
    • GPL-3.0 for source code
    • Proprietary licensing for mobile apps (App Store compliance)
  • See LICENSING.md and COPYRIGHT for details