Release 1.6.2 - FEN Serialization, Ruci Migration, and Bot Improvements
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Released: September 3, 2025
This release includes important fixes, migrations, and feature improvements.
What's New
FEN Serialization Fix
FEN (Forsyth-Edwards Notation) serialization now follows the official specification correctly.
Engine Migration
Migrated to ruci for improved chess engine compatibility and performance.
Handler Refactoring
The handler system has been refactored to organize code by pages, improving maintainability and code organization.
Bot Depth CLI Argument
You can now specify bot depth directly from the command line, giving you more control over bot difficulty.
UI Improvements
- End screen can now be hidden
- Improved styling throughout the application
- Fixed black player selection issue
CI/CD Updates
- Chess TUI binary is now automatically uploaded to releases
Contributors
Thank you to all contributors:
- @ccapitalK (first contribution!)
- @tigerros
- @RaoniSilvestre (first contribution!)
- @mfernd (first contribution!)
- @thomas-mauran
Full Changelog
For the complete list of changes, see the full changelog.