What's new
Changelog and release notes for vonchess.
v1.6.0
April 4, 2026Tournament Poster Generation
When creating a tournament, you can now generate promotional posters to easily share and advertise your event.
Lobby View
Added a lobby view to see active users in real-time. Optimized loading speed for a smoother experience.
Game Optimization
Improved game performance and stability for a better playing experience.
Google Login Removed
Removed Google login option temporarily while we fix some issues. Standard email login remains available.
v1.5.0
April 1, 2026Google Login
Sign in or create an account instantly with your Google account. No password required — just click "Continue with Google" on the login or register page.
v1.4.0
March 28, 2026Tournament Bookmarks
You can now bookmark tournaments for quick access. Bookmarked tournaments appear in a dedicated section on your dashboard.
Coach Detail Page Redesign
The coach profile page has been redesigned with a cleaner layout, showing specialties, availability, and contact options more clearly.
Fixed Puzzle Rating Reset
Resolved an issue where tactical puzzle ratings would incorrectly reset after logging out and back in.
v1.3.0
March 15, 2026Opening Explorer
Explore chess openings with an interactive database. Browse popular lines, study variations, and see win-rate statistics for each position.
Dark Mode Improvements
Refined the dark mode color palette across all pages for better contrast and reduced eye strain during extended study sessions.
Fixed Course Navigation Bug
Fixed a bug where navigating between lessons within a course would sometimes lose the current board position.
v1.2.0
February 28, 2026User Search
Added a search bar in the header that lets you find other players by name or username. Results link directly to their profiles.
Faster Page Loads
Implemented lazy loading for feature modules, significantly reducing the initial bundle size and improving load times across the platform.
Fixed Mobile Menu Overlap
Resolved an issue where the mobile hamburger menu would overlap with page content on smaller screens.
v1.1.0
February 10, 2026Tactics Training
Sharpen your chess skills with daily tactical puzzles. Each puzzle is rated, and your rating adjusts based on performance.
Improved Responsive Layout
Updated the grid layouts on the Roadmap, Tournaments, and Coaches pages to better adapt to tablet and mobile screen sizes.
Fixed Email Verification Link
Fixed an issue where the email verification link would expire prematurely, preventing new users from activating their accounts.
v1.0.0
January 20, 2026vonchess Launch
Initial release of vonchess — the Philippines' chess platform. Includes interactive lessons, tournament listings, coach directory, and learning roadmap.
Interactive Lessons
Structured chess courses with interactive board exercises covering openings, middlegame strategy, and endgame techniques.
Tournament Listings
Browse upcoming, ongoing, and past chess tournaments across the Philippines with details on schedules, prizes, and registration.
Coach Directory
Find and connect with verified chess coaches for personalized training at any skill level.