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File Management Guide

Master file organization in Pawn Appétit. Learn to create, import, organize, and manage all types of chess files for optimal workflow and study efficiency.

Chess File Types

Understand the different types of chess files and their specific purposes in your study routine.

Game Files

Individual chess games with moves, annotations, and analysis

Formats: PGN, CBF, ChessBase

Key Features:

  • Complete game notation with variations
  • Player information and ratings
  • Tournament and event metadata
  • Engine analysis and annotations
  • Time stamps and clock information
  • Custom comments and symbols

Best Used For:

  • Analyzing your played games
  • Studying master games
  • Preparing for opponents
  • Creating game collections

Repertoire Files

Opening repertoires with move trees and training sequences

Formats: REP, PGN with variations, Custom format

Key Features:

  • Move tree visualization
  • Spaced repetition training
  • Success rate tracking
  • Alternative line management
  • Color-coded move quality
  • Personal notes and annotations

Best Used For:

  • Building opening repertoires
  • Training opening sequences
  • Preparing for tournaments
  • Studying theoretical lines

Tournament Files

Tournament management with pairings, results, and standings

Formats: TRF, Swiss-Manager, Custom format

Key Features:

  • Player registration and ratings
  • Automatic pairing generation
  • Round management and results
  • Live standings and statistics
  • Tiebreak calculations
  • Export to FIDE reporting

Best Used For:

  • Organizing local tournaments
  • Managing club events
  • Training tournament formats
  • Analyzing tournament performance

Puzzle Files

Tactical puzzle collections with solutions and themes

Formats: PUZ, PGN with puzzles, Custom format

Key Features:

  • Themed puzzle collections
  • Difficulty rating system
  • Solution tracking and timing
  • Progress statistics
  • Custom puzzle creation
  • Spaced repetition for failed puzzles

Best Used For:

  • Tactical training sessions
  • Pattern recognition practice
  • Competition preparation
  • Teaching chess tactics

File Operations

Learn the essential operations for working with chess files effectively.

Creating Files

Start new chess files from scratch or templates

Step-by-Step:

  1. 1Click "New File" in the Files section
  2. 2Choose file type (Game, Repertoire, Tournament, Puzzle)
  3. 3Select from templates or start blank
  4. 4Add initial content and metadata
  5. 5Save with descriptive filename

Pro Tips:

  • Use descriptive names with dates
  • Choose appropriate file type for your needs
  • Fill in metadata for better organization
  • Consider starting from existing templates

Importing Files

Import chess files from various sources and formats

Step-by-Step:

  1. 1Click "Import" or drag files into Pawn Appétit
  2. 2Select single files or entire folders
  3. 3Choose import settings and format options
  4. 4Review and confirm imported content
  5. 5Organize files into appropriate folders

Pro Tips:

  • Batch import multiple files at once
  • Check encoding for international characters
  • Verify game data after import
  • Organize immediately after import

Managing Files

Organize, search, and maintain your chess file collection

Step-by-Step:

  1. 1Create folder structure for organization
  2. 2Use search and filter tools to find files
  3. 3Edit metadata and add custom tags
  4. 4Move files between folders as needed
  5. 5Regular backup and maintenance

Pro Tips:

  • Create logical folder hierarchies
  • Use consistent naming conventions
  • Tag files with relevant keywords
  • Regular cleanup of duplicate files

Organization Best Practices

Develop a systematic approach to organizing your chess files for maximum efficiency.

Folder Structure

  • By Player: Organize games by opponent or famous players

  • By Opening: Group files by opening systems

  • By Time Period: Arrange chronologically by year/month

  • By Event: Separate tournament and casual games

  • By Study Topic: Group training materials by theme

Naming Conventions

  • Include dates: YYYY-MM-DD format for sorting

  • Player names: LastName_FirstName format

  • Event info: Tournament name and round

  • Version numbers: For updated analysis

  • Descriptive suffixes: _analyzed, _repertoire, etc.

Metadata Management

  • Add comprehensive tags for searchability

  • Include player ratings when available

  • Note analysis engine and depth used

  • Mark incomplete or work-in-progress files

  • Rate file importance with star system

Advanced File Features

Discover powerful features for advanced file management and collaboration.

File Synchronization

Keep files synchronized across devices and platforms

  • Cloud storage integration
  • Automatic backup scheduling
  • Conflict resolution for simultaneous edits
  • Offline access with sync when connected

Collaboration Tools

Share and collaborate on chess files with others

  • File sharing with download links
  • Collaborative editing for repertoires
  • Comment and annotation sharing
  • Team tournament management

Export & Publishing

Export files in various formats for different purposes

  • Export to standard PGN format
  • Generate web-friendly study links
  • Create printable study materials
  • Export to online platform formats

Automation & Scripts

Automate file management tasks and workflows

  • Automatic game import from accounts
  • Batch processing of analysis
  • Custom file processing scripts
  • Scheduled maintenance tasks

Quick Actions Reference

New File

Ctrl+N / Cmd+N

Import

Ctrl+I / Cmd+I

Search

Ctrl+F / Cmd+F

Open Folder

Ctrl+O / Cmd+O

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