Python Chess Study Tools

A collection of scripts to download, prepare, analyze, and visualize chess games, specifically focusing on opening analysis.

Step-by-Step Usage

Step 1: download_games_full.py

Download full game data.

python download_games_full.py

Step 2: prepare_chessdotcom_export.py

Prepare the downloaded games for analysis.

python prepare_chessdotcom_export.py

Step 3: analyze_openings.py

Analyze the openings from the prepared data. Note: This step can take a long time. Use filters on the DataFrame to limit the scope of the analysis.

python analyze_openings.py

Step 4: make_fen_images.py

Generate FEN images from the analyzed game data.

python make_fen_images.py

Repository Structure

• download_games_full.py: Script to download game data.
• prepare_chessdotcom_export.py: Script to prepare game data for analysis.
• analyze_openings.py: Script to analyze chess openings.
• make_fen_images.py: Script to create FEN images from game data.

Requirements

Ensure you have the required Python packages installed. You can install them using:

pip install -r requirements.txt

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.