Latest Updates
A simple update log for The Chessplayer website. Major new pages, records, notes, media links, and structural changes will be recorded here.
2026-05-05
GeoSpy integration and visual refresh
Site Structure
- Added a direct GeoSpy navigation link to the homepage header.
- Added a full-width Try GeoSpy button in the homepage hero section.
- Connected the homepage button directly to geospy.html for easier access to the playable prototype.
- Kept the homepage structure simple while making GeoSpy visible as a main site project.
Homepage Visual Design
- Refreshed the hero illustration into a board-to-world concept.
- Added a left-side chessboard grid that transitions into a right-side latitude/longitude globe grid.
- Reworked the chess and map imagery so the slogan “From board vision to world vision.” feels more integrated.
- Adjusted the Try GeoSpy button so it aligns with the two main hero buttons instead of appearing too short.
GeoSpy Page Design
- Centered the GeoSpy landing layout and Create / Join card.
- Added a subtle world-map and globe-projection background behind the game entry screen.
- Adjusted the animated light orbit so it surrounds the GeoSpy title without covering the letters.
- Moved Back to Home to the far left of the page for clearer navigation.
Future Sections
- Future GeoSpy updates may add a rules page, screenshot quality review notes, and a clearer public changelog link from the site.
2026-04-29
About page and small detail updates
Site Structure
- Added a short About Me page linked from the Contact section.
- Updated the Contact section wording to guide visitors to the About Me page.
- Refined the About Me page into a simpler single-card introduction.
- Made update date cards collapsible for easier long-term browsing.
Chess Pages
- No major chess content update today; chess sections remain marked as Coming Soon.
GeoGuessr Pages
- Refined a small Beginner Notes detail by linking Map Making App directly.
- Improved minor wording and navigation details in GeoGuessr-related pages.
Future Sections
- Kept unfinished sections clearly marked as Coming Soon for better visitor clarity.
2026-04-28
First major content and layout updates
Site Structure
- Reorganized the homepage layout for cleaner navigation.
- Reorganized the GeoGuessr section into a two-column layout.
- Moved Countries Notes above Personal Records for better navigation.
- Improved the Latest Updates page so same-day changes are grouped together.
Chess Pages
- Updated the Chess section with Chess News, Chess Tutorials, and Chess Plus as future categories.
- Marked the current Chess section as Coming Soon until more content is ready.
GeoGuessr Pages
- Added Beginner Notes page for GeoGuessr / 图寻 learning.
- Improved Beginner Notes layout, image display, source link, and back-to-top navigation.
- Added Countries Notes page as a hub for country-specific resources.
- Added Ecuador Notes page with downloadable Ecuador map-making JSON.
- Added Personal Records page for GeoGuessr NMPZ PBs and major runs.
- Added An Arbitrary World NMPZ PB: 23,341.
- Added A Balanced Cambodia NMPZ: 15,429, World Rank #3, with video link.
- Added Supersonic Ireland NMPZ: 14,584, World Rank #1, with video link.
Future Sections
- Marked NMPZ Notes as Coming Soon.
- Set Cambodia, Ireland, and China Mode notes as future country pages.
2026-04-27
Website foundation built
Site Structure
- Created the first working version of The Chessplayer personal website.
- Added core sections for About, Working On, Chess, GeoGuessr, Extensions, and Contact.
- Added the first homepage cards and navigation structure.
- Set up the website through GitHub Pages.
Chess Pages
- Added the first placeholder structure for future chess content.
GeoGuessr Pages
- Added the first placeholder structure for GeoGuessr notes and resources.
Future Sections
- Prepared the site structure for future posts, records, country notes, and tutorials.