Documentation/Introduction

Welcome to Pawn Appétit

The ultimate open-source chess analysis toolkit for players of all levels.

What is Pawn Appétit?

Pawn Appétit is a modern, free, and open-source chess GUI (Graphical User Interface) designed to provide professional-grade chess analysis tools without the hefty price tag. Built with Rust and Tauri, it offers exceptional performance while maintaining a beautiful, intuitive interface.

Open Source

Pawn Appétit is completely free and open source under the GPL-3.0 license.

Key Features

  • 🧠 Smart Analysis

    Deep engine analysis with support for multiple UCI engines including Stockfish.

  • 📚 Repertoire Training

    Build and train your opening repertoire with spaced repetition.

  • 🔍 Position Search

    Search millions of positions across your databases instantly.

  • ⚙️ Engine Management

    Manage, configure, and compare multiple chess engines with ease.

  • 💾 Database Management

    Organize and search through large PGN databases efficiently.

  • 🎨 Customizable UI

    Personalize the interface with themes, board styles, and layouts.

Quick Start

Get up and running with Pawn Appétit in just a few minutes:

  1. Download the latest release for your platform (Windows, macOS, or Linux)
  2. Install and launch the application
  3. Import your games or start analyzing
  4. Configure your preferred chess engines

Getting Help

Need assistance? We're here to help:

  • GitHub Issues: Report bugs or request features
  • Discord Community: Chat with other users and developers

Pre-release Software

Pawn Appétit is currently in active development. While it's stable for daily use, you may encounter occasional bugs. Please report any issues on GitHub!