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Autonomous build status

chess-builder progress against goals

A static status page for Lee's private AI chess workshop. Future agents should update this page when goals move, gaps close, or the next autonomous build priority changes.

Current phase V1 plus learning systems verified
Progress 10 done, 1 partial
Last updated 2026-06-24

North star

Stockfish provides truth. The LLM provides understanding. The app stays private, local-first, and focused on Lee plus invited friends.

Ordered goals

0

Publish autonomous build status to the home server

Homepage block and this dedicated status page now exist. Keep both current as work proceeds.

Done
1

Play chess against Stockfish

Engine-backed solo play, legal move validation, engine replies, and saved games are implemented.

Done
2

LLM coaching while playing the engine

Coach route uses structured Stockfish and game facts through OpenAI-compatible configuration.

Done
3

Correspondence chess with friends

Invite-only friend games persist, resume, poll for updates, and support chat, draw, resign, and rematch.

Done
4

Optional LLM coaching in correspondence games

Friend games support optional coach prompts grounded in engine analysis and shared into game chat.

Done
5

Easy to understand interface

Current SvelteKit UI is usable and verified. Further clarity work remains part of ongoing polish.

Partial
6

Configurable interface and preset views

Built-in Play, Coach, Review, Friends, Study, and Custom presets are implemented with local preferences.

Done
7

Elo scoring and tracking

Personal Elo tracking, adaptive opponent strength, and friend-game records are implemented.

Done
8

Installed chess opening database

A local opening database is installed and queryable for opening names and plans.

Done
9

Opening database integrated with the LLM tutor

The coach receives structured opening facts from the app instead of guessing from PGN.

Done
10

Chess puzzles for individual practice

Bundled puzzles and personalized puzzles mined from Lee's own games are implemented.

Done

Next strategic gaps

  • Keep this status page current as autonomous sessions complete.
  • Build the interactive opening explorer over the local opening database.
  • Clarify the already-adopted Chessground board scope, then add the interactive analysis board.
  • Add PGN/FEN import so external games can be reviewed.
  • Extend review into learn-from-mistakes replay and deeper insights.
  • Keep deployment docs and `/chess` base-path verification current.