Chess research software / 2026
Kingfisher
A workspace for thinking a few moves further.
A local-first chess research workstation. Engine analysis, opening databases, annotations, and game trees, brought together around the board.
Next.js / TypeScript / Stockfish / Local-first
The question
What should a chess tool feel like when the goal is serious study? The board needs to stay central, even as the research gets complicated.
The work
Kingfisher brings analysis, reference games, and personal studies into one workspace. Local-first storage keeps the work close; the interface helps move between a position and its context.
An ongoing practice
A useful tool is never just a feature list. The work continues in the details: clarity, reliable state, and the small transitions between tasks.