Create Your Chess
Opening Repertoire

Gather all your chess files in one place and build your opening repertoire and theory on ChessFlare.com. Learn from YouTube videos, books, Lichess or ChessBase studies, and centralize all this knowledge on ChessFlare to master it easily.

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Simply create your opening repertoire

Create your chess opening repertoire from scratch with our intuitive PGN editor. Add unlimited chapters and variations, organize your lines, and build a complete repertoire tailored to your playing style.

Ready to use chess repertoire

Start learning immediately with our curated courses. These ready-to-use repertoires are perfect for players who want to begin their chess journey with proven opening lines.

Learn/Review your opening repertoire

Turn branches into clean lines you can practice. Our SM2 spaced-repetition schedules reviews automatically, adapts to your performance, and focuses you on the moves you tend to forget, so progress compounds session after session.

Powerful tools directly integrated

One product workflow to build, train, review and improve without jumping between tools.

Node Tree Visualization

Visualize your studies as interactive trees. Understand how lines diverge and transpose without getting lost.

Integrated Engine

Analyze every branch with Stockfish and keep the critical ideas attached to the exact node where they matter.

Rich Annotations

Add comments, arrows and practical cues directly inside your opening tree.

PGN Import/Export

Import your existing PGN files and export your finished repertoire whenever you need.

Cloud Sync

Desktop and mobile can be used independently, and your progress syncs instantly.

Spaced Repetition

Turn branches into clean lines you can practice and review every day without overload.

Build a complete repertoire and turn it into a stable routine

Import, structure, learn and review the same opening file from one place.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How do I create a new opening repertoire?

Click on 'Create Study' in your dashboard, give it a name, and start adding moves using our Node Tree PGN editor. You can organize your repertoire into chapters and variations, add comments, arrows, and analyze positions with integrated Stockfish.

Can I import existing PGN files?

Yes! You can import PGN files to quickly transfer your existing repertoires. Simply upload your PGN file and ChessFlare will automatically create chapters and variations based on the structure of your file.

How do I copy a community study?

Browse public studies in the community section, find a study you like, and click the 'Copy' button. The study will be added to your account where you can modify it to match your preferences and playing style.

What are courses?

Beginner studies are curated opening repertoires designed for players who are just starting their chess journey. They include proven opening lines and are perfect for learning fundamental opening principles.

Can I organize my repertoire into chapters?

Absolutely! Our Node Tree editor allows you to create unlimited chapters and variations. Organize your repertoire by opening systems, variations, or any structure that makes sense for your learning style.

How do I learn my repertoire after creating it?

Once your repertoire is created, you can use our Learn mode with spaced repetition algorithms. The system will automatically schedule reviews based on your performance, focusing on moves you tend to forget.