En Croissant

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Getting Started ​

This guide will help you get up and running with En Croissant.

Installation ​

En Croissant is available for Windows, Linux, and macOS.

Windows ​

  1. Go to the Download page.
  2. Click on the Windows download button to get the latest .exe installer.
  3. Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions.

Linux ​

  1. Go to the Download page.
  2. Download the .AppImage or .deb file depending on your distribution.
  3. For AppImage:
    • Make the file executable: chmod +x en-croissant_0.13.0_amd64.AppImage
    • Run it: ./en-croissant_0.13.0_amd64.AppImage
  4. For .deb:
    • Install using dpkg or your package manager: sudo dpkg -i en-croissant_0.13.0_amd64.deb

macOS ​

  1. Go to the Download page.
  2. Download the .dmg file.
  3. Open the .dmg and drag the En Croissant app to your Applications folder.

First Run ​

When you first launch En Croissant, the main dashboard will be displayed. Here are a few things to do to get started:

  1. Configure Engines: Go to the Engines page to download or add your favorite chess engines (like Stockfish).
  2. Add Reference Database: Go to the Databases page to download a database to use as a reference for your analysis.
  3. Explore Features: Check out the Analysis board, play a game against the computer or start practicing tactics with puzzles.