Files
The Files page is your file manager for chess content. This is where you create, organize, and open the games, repertoires, and tournaments stored on your computer.
File Types
Section titled “File Types”En Parlant~ works with several types of chess content:
- Games (PGN) — Individual games or collections in standard Portable Game Notation format
- Repertoires — Opening repertoire files for structured study and spaced repetition review
- Tournaments — Multi-game tournament collections
- Puzzles — Tactical puzzle sets for training
Creating New Files
Section titled “Creating New Files”Click the Create button to start something fresh:
- New Game — Opens a blank board for recording a new game or starting a position from scratch
- New Repertoire — Sets up a repertoire file where you can build and organize your opening lines
- New Tournament — Creates a tournament collection for grouping related games
Opening Files
Section titled “Opening Files”Click any file in the list to open it in a new tab. En Parlant~ uses a multi-tab interface — you can have several files open simultaneously, just like browser tabs. Switch between open files by clicking their tabs at the top of the workspace.
Recent Files
Section titled “Recent Files”Your recently opened files appear on the home screen for quick access. No need to dig through folders to find the game you were studying yesterday — it’s right there when you launch the app.
File Metadata
Section titled “File Metadata”Each file in the list shows useful information at a glance:
- File type — Game, Repertoire, Tournament, or Puzzle
- Last opened date — When you last worked with this file
- Relevant stats — Game count, player names, or other details depending on the file type
Repertoire Indicators
Section titled “Repertoire Indicators”Repertoire files that have positions due for review display a badge or symbol, so you can tell at a glance which repertoires need your attention. This ties into the spaced repetition system described in Manage Repertoire.
Storage
Section titled “Storage”Files are stored as standard PGN files on your local filesystem. This means you own your data — you can back up files, share them with friends, or open them in any other chess application that reads PGN. En Parlant~ doesn’t use a proprietary format or lock your content into the app.