ChessQL
Query your chess games using natural language or ChessQL — a SQL-like language with chess-specific patterns. Desktop app with Lichess sync.
What Can ChessQL Do?
Lichess Sync
Connect your account and import all your games automatically
CQL Queries
SQL + chess patterns for precise searches
Natural Language
Ask questions in plain English using AI
Piece Tracking
Find sacrifices, exchanges, captures, and promotions
Game Analytics
Filter by ELO, time control, date, opening, and more
Game Viewer
Replay games move-by-move with visual board
Query Examples
SQL Queries
SELECT * FROM games WHERE white_player = 'magnus'
All games by a specific player
SELECT * FROM games WHERE result = '1-0'
Games with a specific result
SELECT * FROM games WHERE eco_code = 'B90'
Games by opening code
Chess Patterns
SELECT * FROM games WHERE (queen sacrificed)
Find queen sacrifice games
SELECT * FROM games WHERE (lecorvus won) AND (queen sacrificed)
Wins with queen sacrifices
SELECT * FROM games WHERE (pawn promoted to queen x 2)
Games with double promotions
Natural Language
Show me games where I sacrificed my queen and won
AI converts to CQL automatically
Find blitz games against higher-rated opponents
Complex filters in plain English
How many times did I promote a pawn to queen?
Statistical queries
Built With
📦 Installation
ChessQL-1.0.0-arm64.dmg from the Releases page Note: Since the app isn't code-signed, macOS will show a security warning on first launch. This is normal for independently distributed apps.