Analyze games using Chess Compass from popular chess websites such as chess.com and lichess.

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Version
1.2.0
Update
May 2, 2023
Size
12.82KiB
Developer
chesscompass.com
Category
Users
4,000+
Rating
4.28571 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Chess Compass - Free Online Chess Analysis", "version": "1.2.0", "manifest_version": 3, "description": "Analyze games using Chess Compass from popular chess websites such as chess.com and lichess.", "homepage_url": "https://www.chesscompass.com/", "icons": { "128": "icons/icon128.png" }, "default_locale": "en", "host_permissions": [ "https://www.chess.com/*", "https://lichess.org/*" ], "web_accessible_resources" : [ { "resources": ["src/inject/chess_com_script.js"], "matches": ["https://www.chess.com/*"] } ], "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["https://lichess.org/*"], "css": ["src/inject/lichess.css"] }, { "matches": ["https://lichess.org/*"], "js": ["src/inject/lichess.js"] }, { "matches": ["https://www.chess.com/*"], "css": ["src/inject/chess_com.css"] }, { "matches": ["https://www.chess.com/*"], "js": ["src/inject/chess_com.js"] } ]}
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How to download and manually install Chess Compass - Free Online Chess Analysis extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Chess Compass - Free Online Chess Analysis extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Chess Compass - Free Online Chess Analysis extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Chess Compass - Free Online Chess Analysis extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Chess Compass - Free Online Chess Analysis extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Chess Compass - Free Online Chess Analysis extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Chess Compass - Free Online Chess Analysis Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Chess Compass - Free Online Chess Analysis extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Chess Compass - Free Online Chess Analysis extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Chess Compass - Free Online Chess Analysis extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Chess Compass - Free Online Chess Analysis extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Chess Compass - Free Online Chess Analysis extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Chess Compass - Free Online Chess Analysis extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Chess Compass - Free Online Chess Analysis extension file

Select and download the Chess Compass - Free Online Chess Analysis extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Chess Compass - Free Online Chess Analysis extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Chess Compass - Free Online Chess Analysis extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Chess Compass - Free Online Chess Analysis extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Chess Compass - Free Online Chess Analysis extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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Trung Hung Pham (ID: 00000048e15c5487) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 12/05/2022 Can you make it so that everytime I press right arrow to the next move in chess.com or lichess, the extension automatically scan the next position as well and read it and create a png please?

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イヴ (ID: 00000044bc1e2684) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/05/2022 Excellent extension. Works very well. Would be really great to be able to customize a bit more, like the color of the arrows...

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Roxana Radulescu (ID: 0000004a48edf66b) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/30/2022 As an amateur, this was pretty easy to use :) I particularly like the easy to navigate design, or easy enough for me

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Dave Mathew (ID: 000000809731c840) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/25/2022 Great extension, works as described. Therefore 5 stars.

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Jose muñoz (ID: 000000c222e05fe5) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/10/2022 Muy, pero que muy buena extensión. Recomendable para el estudio del ajedrez. Y además gratis. De lo bueno lo mejor.