We asked Grandmasters what should a great chess database look like. Especially on Halloween. Should we call it SpookyBase? Check out our special Halloween sales this weekend.

Are you ready for SpookyBase?

Here is top 7 reasons you have great chess spookybase at home

1. Comprehensive Game Collection

• High Volume of Games: It should contain millions of games, covering historical games as well as the latest ones from tournaments and online platforms.
• Frequent Updates: Regular updates to include recent tournaments, such as national and international competitions, ensures relevance and accuracy.
• Player Range: Games from both elite grandmasters and a range of lower-rated players offer insights across skill levels.

2. Game Quality and Integrity

• Curated Content: Filtering out low-quality or erroneous games improves the reliability of the database.
• No Duplicates: Removing duplicate games is essential for database integrity and accurate statistics.

3. Detailed Metadata

• Comprehensive Tags: Each game should include details like players’ names, ratings, event, date, round, time control, and result.
• Event and Location: Being able to filter by tournament, location, and type (e.g., blitz, classical) provides flexibility.
• Game Classification: Classification by opening, middlegame themes, and endgame types helps with specific study and analysis.

4. Powerful Search Capabilities

• Position Search: Allows users to search for games from specific positions or sequences, essential for studying specific lines.
• Player Search: The ability to search by player, event, year, and result is necessary for tracking progress or preparing for opponents.
• Endgame Search: Searching based on material (e.g., K+P vs. K) enables focused endgame study.

5. Compatibility and Accessibility

• Multi-Platform Access: Desktop and cloud-based versions ensure users can access the database from different devices.
• PGN Import/Export: Compatibility with standard formats like PGN for easy sharing, analysis, and importing/exporting games.
• Cross-Platform Compatibility: Integration with chess engines like Stockfish or Komodo, as well as popular chess software, enhances functionality.

6. Cloud Storage and Offline Access

• Cloud Integration: For saving and syncing personalized data, analysis, and preferences across devices.
• Offline Access: The option to download the database for offline use is beneficial for flexibility and uninterrupted study.

7. Pricing and Licensing

• Affordable Pricing Models: Flexible subscriptions or one-time purchase options cater to different types of users.
• Multi-User Licensing: Ideal for clubs, schools, and organizations that want to provide access to multiple users.

A database with these features allows users to study the game deeply, prepare efficiently, and improve their understanding of chess on both theoretical and practical levels.

Do you think Opening Master offers these features and be your Spookybase this Halloween?

Ready for some spooky Halloween sales? Hurry up, write the code OMSPOOKY50 and claim your discount 50% from all sales this Halloween weekend.

The latest chess databases under the Opening Master brand issued this month follow:

OM CORR  2,212,494 human games normal price 39 EUR / year = NOW ONLY 19,- EUR
OM OTB  10,200,3421 human games normal price 59 EUR / year = NOW ONLY 29,- EUR
OM GOLEM = 31,435,254 human chess games normal price 99 EUR = NOW ONLY 49,- EUR

How to order it? Simply use the coupon code OMSPOOKY50 during the checkout and the system automatically deducts 50%. But hurry up, the offer is only valid until November 04, 2024. If you are in the middle of the cycle, you can also use it and we will prolong your existing subscription by the remaining months.

Do you want to give a special gift to your loved husband or wife for Halloween? The unique gift for chess players. Just sign up and we will take care of the rest. We will send you a customized coupon. The offer is valid with normal card payments by presenting the coupon code. Users paying with PayPal will be refunded 50% after they write us discount code.

 

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Cooperation with International Chess Federation (FIDE)

Are you lucky one and just completed the teachers education from FIDE? We have good news for you. According to the Global contract with FIDE, Opening Master provides free access to the teachers who completed successfully the FIDE education course. Please consult with your instructor and FIDE EDU representative how to obtain the free license. 

Today, Opening Master is more than just a database; it’s a community that spans the globe, connects non-profits, funds projects or is official educational tool for Global FIDE. We provide monthly updates to players from Slovakia to the USA, Nigeria to Australia, Germany to the UK, and over 160+ countries. Our database is an invaluable resource for players, coaches, and enthusiasts at all levels.

 

 

Breaking Records

This month, we are proud to announce that our OM OTB (Over The Board) collection has reached an unprecedented 10,200,342 human chess games. These games are now available for our subscribers to download in both CBV and PGN formats from our cloud folder.

For our correspondence chess players and fans, we also offer the OM CORR special chess database version, featuring 2,212,494 correspondence chess games. Whether you prefer over-the-board play or correspondence chess, we have the resources to help you study, learn, and enjoy the game.

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