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Chess Analyzer Pro includes LLM-powered features for post-game summaries and coaching insights. These require a configured LLM provider.
LLM Provider Setup
The application supports multiple LLM providers through a profile system. All are OpenAI-compatible (/v1/chat/completions endpoint).
Supported Providers
| Provider | Type | Requires Key | Default Model |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groq | Cloud | Yes | llama-3.3-70b-versatile |
| OpenAI | Cloud | Yes | gpt-4o-mini |
| LM Studio | Local (your machine) | No | local-model |
| MiniMax | Cloud | Yes | MiniMax-M3 |
| Custom | Any OpenAI-compatible endpoint | Varies | Configurable |
Configure a Provider
- Go to Settings → API Configuration.
- Under LLM Configuration Profiles, click Add Profile.
- Select a provider, enter the API key (if required), and set the model name.
- Click Save Profile.
- Select the profile from the active profile dropdown to switch.
API Configuration -LLM provider settings
Getting a Groq API Key (Quickest Option)
- Visit console.groq.com and create an account.
- Generate an API key.
- Paste it into the Groq profile in Settings. The default model
llama-3.3-70b-versatileworks well for chess analysis.
AI Game Summary
After analysis completes, click the AI Summary button (robot icon) to generate a post-game narrative.
The LLM receives the PGN text, analysis summary, and time statistics. It returns:
- Game Comment: A short label (e.g. "Tactical Masterpiece", "Positional Grind", "Chaotic Fight")
- Summary Paragraph: A narrative highlighting key turning points, critical moves, and the overall flow of the game
AI Summary -generated game comment and narrative
The summary is localized based on your system locale -supported languages include English, German, French, Spanish, and others.
AI Coach Insights
On the Stats dashboard, the AI Coach card generates personalized coaching tips based on your aggregate statistics across all analyzed games.
- Navigate to the Stats tab.
- Find the AI Coach card.
- Click Refresh Insights.
- The AI analyzes your patterns and returns 3 actionable suggestions.
AI Coach -coaching insights on the Stats page
Key Details
- API keys are stored locally in
config.json - The active profile can be switched at any time -all AI features dynamically use the selected profile
- Placeholder key detection prevents obvious test/sample keys from being sent
- The LLM test button in Settings validates connectivity end-to-end