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Performance rating, Practical Uses - Insights by Stefan Akall

The idea is to combine the four tabs — Filter, Players, Performance Rating, and Opening Explorer — into a powerful analysis tool. 

Here's how:


1. FILTER TAB

  • Create filters for specific usernames and time controls (e.g., MeOnLichess 180, MyChessCom 60+2)

  • Track games vs. regular opponents using combined usernames

  • Save and reuse filters

2. PERFORMANCE RATING & STATISTICS TAB

2a) Identify Rematch Series & Openings Used

  • Sort by Score to find players you've faced multiple times

  • Use the Players tab to select the player and switch to Opening Explorer to view opening breakdowns

2b) How Often Do I Draw?

  • Sort by name, select yourself, and check Results for draw stats

2c) Retrieve Results from Past Lichess Tournaments

  • Import or filter games using Site=*lichess*, and event name (e.g., *Arena)

  • Select the period, go to the tab, and sort by Score to recreate the cross table

2d) Rank and Compare Performance in Online Tournaments

  • Download and import the tournament game set into a new database

  • Sort by Score to rank by results

  • Sort by Performance to compare actual play strength

2e) Follow Major Tournaments

  • Download games from events like the World Cup

  • Create personal crosstables, evaluate performance by round and color

2f) Monitor Progress and Compare with Friends

  • Create a weekly game list

  • Use filters by time control and site, and optionally by player names

  • Compare %Score, opponent strength, and Elo

2g) Export Performance Listing

  • Save results to CSV for archival or further analysis

3. OPENING EXPLORER TAB

Break down your opening repertoire:

3a) Which First Move Works Best?

  • Apply a Rapid game filter

  • Use Opening Explorer to compare % games won with 1.e4 vs. 1.d4

4. PLAYER TAB

Narrow down your analysis to specific players:

  • Use the Change button to select multiple players

  • Click Reread player list to refresh stats based on the selection

4a) Analyze Openings vs. Friends (e.g., Pete and John)

  • Filter by names, review Opening and %games columns to evaluate which openings work best

This new functionality turns Lucas Chess into a robust chess analysis platform — whether you’re monitoring your progress, investigating specific openings, or comparing stats with friends. Dive into the new Performance Rating tab and explore your games like never before!

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Version 2.20 - May 7, 2025 - Stefan Akall

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