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Plyfolio news, 4 Nov 2026
Why we built Plyfolio
A first notation book, a club night and a lot of crossed-out moves: why Plyfolio exists.
By Remiam. A 3 minute read.
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Design notes, 3 Nov 2026
Notation only: why recording has no board
The one decision everything else follows from, and what it costs us.
2 min
Chess events, 2 Nov 2026
Hastings at New Year: a first-timer's guide
One of the oldest congresses in the world runs over Christmas and New Year. What to expect if this is your first.
3 min
Club chess, 30 Oct 2026
What league captains wish every player knew
Results cards, default times, sending your grade in: the small things that make a captain's evening.
3 min
Study and review, 28 Oct 2026
One lesson per game
A review routine that survives a busy season: notes first, the engine second, and one sentence to keep.
2 min
Design notes, 26 Oct 2026
Why a ribbon
Plyfolio is black and white with one colour, and that colour only ever marks a place. Here is why.
2 min
Chess events, 23 Oct 2026
Weekend league chess, explained
How the Four Nations Chess League works, who plays in it, and how a club team gets started.
2 min
Club chess, 20 Oct 2026
Bringing new members up to speed with notation
Ten minutes on a club night, a practice sheet and one rule: write the move after you play it.
2 min
Study and review, 16 Oct 2026
Preparing for a rival you play every season
Your games against one club opponent, side by side: what they play against you, and where you go wrong.
2 min
Plyfolio news, 14 Oct 2026
What is in Plyfolio 1.0
Recording, the library, people and ratings, review and sync. And what is coming later, without dates.
2 min