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Release v1.6

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	== Release v1.6 ==		== Release v1.6 ==
	~~Release Date: '''May 31, 2026'''~~

	Version 1.6 marks the two year anniversary of Chessboard Magic~~, introducing three new~~ chess applications, the ~~early Alpha~~ of the ~~Dossier functionality~~, ~~and~~ over 100 quality of life improvements, bug fixes, and performance enhancements ~~across the platform~~.		Release Date: '''July 17, 2026'''

			Version 1.6 marks the two-year anniversary of Chessboard Magic. The platform now includes 59 chess applications, leaving five more to reach the long-term target of 64—one for every square on the chessboard. This release introduces several new applications and major features, alongside over 100 quality-of-life improvements, bug fixes, codebase refinements, and performance enhancements.

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	<b>Fischer Random Trainer</b> — Added a ~~dedicated Chess960~~ training application ~~designed~~ to ~~help players practise~~ and ~~improve in Fischer Random positions~~.		<b>Repertoire Dossiers</b> — Added the early Alpha version of Dossiers within the Free Repertoire Builder. Import an opponent's games, compare them against your repertoires, identify matched lines and likely deviations, review relevant games and positions, and add personal notes and analysis to create a reusable preparation file for each opponent.
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			<b>Opening Explorer</b> — Added a new application that imports games from Chess.com, Lichess, or PGN files and transforms them into an interactive opening tree with move frequencies and win, draw, and loss statistics.
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			<b>Fischer Random Trainer</b> — Added a Hand and Brain training application for Chess960 positions. The engine selects the type of piece to move, while the player must calculate and choose the best piece and move.
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	<b>~~Dossier Alpha~~</b> — ~~Added~~ the ~~early Alpha version of the Dossier~~, ~~helping players prepare against specific opponents by using their repertoire~~ and ~~opponent-focused game analysis~~.		<b>Chessboard Magic Open Source</b> — Released 30 Chessboard Magic applications as a complete standalone React and TypeScript project under the MIT licence. The applications can be cloned, installed, explored, modified, and used as the foundation for other chess projects.
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	<b>~~Quality of Life, Bug Fixes & Performance Improvements~~</b> — ~~Added over 100 changes across the platform to improve usability~~, ~~fix bugs~~, and ~~enhance overall performance~~.		<b>ChessDB Explorer</b> — Updated ChessDB with a new interactive visual tree for exploring positions, move frequencies, results, variations, and engine-backed information directly from the chessboard.
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			<b>Opening Browser</b> — Updated the Opening Browser so moves can be played directly on the board while exploring recognised opening names, variations, systems, known paths, and transpositions.
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			<b>Quality of Life, Bug Fixes & Performance Improvements</b> — Delivered over 100 changes across the platform, including codebase refactoring, usability refinements, bug fixes, stability improvements, and performance enhancements.
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