PHChess Widget - Fianchetto (Android 8.0 and up)
Chess Widget - Fianchetto is a dedicated widget-based application that integrates chess puzzles, live games, tournaments, and analysis directly into the Android home screen launcher.App Specifications & Access
| Detail | Specification |
|---|---|
| Minimum OS | Android 8.0 (Oreo) and up |
| Core Architecture | Multi-widget support with independent configuration per widget |
| License Model | Free: Core features, select themes, supported ad placements. Pro (Premium): Ad-free experience, advanced customization, additional piece sets, opacity controls. |
Core Functionalities
- Puzzle Mode: Tactical training directly from the home screen. Supports interactive move inputs and targeted themes (Opening, Middlegame, Endgame, Mate, Fork, Pin, Sacrifice) with adaptive difficulty.
- Game Tracking: Integrates via Lichess API to display active games, clocks, move history, and current board states.
- Live TV Streaming: Displays automated live broadcasts categorized by format (Bullet, Blitz, Rapid, Classical, Chess960, Crazyhouse, Three-check, King of the Hill, Racing Kings, Horde, Atomic, Antichess, Bot, and Computer games).
- Tournament & Broadcast Tracking: Tracks active tournament boards, live event broadcasts, and specific tournament rounds.
- Endgame Trainer: Dedicated mode for practicing specific endgame conversions and techniques.
- Analysis Mode: Displays static positions via FEN input or custom layouts for tactical study and position review.
- Preset Layouts: Pre-configured multi-widget dashboards including Dual Puzzle, Live Arena, Full Spectrum, and Command Centre.
Visual Customization & Themes
The application supports independent styling for each deployed widget, including board style, accent colors, and sizing.| Category | Available Themes / Visual Styles |
|---|---|
| Standard Themes | Classic, Blue, Green, Mono, Brown, Midnight, Rose, Sand, Mint, Violet, Obsidian, Coral, Wood, Marble, Purple, Neon, Royal, Forest, Ocean, Candy, Ice |
| Creative Themes | Obsidian Glass, Paper, Neon Grid, Sunrise |
| Nothing OS Exclusive | Dot Matrix, Glyph, Phosphor-inspired, Minimal, and Nothing-exclusive variants |
Version Update Release Notes
Visual Overhaul & Themes
- Added premium widget themes: Neon Grid, Obsidian Glass, Paper, and Sunrise.
- Redesigned button assets across all UI themes.
- Introduced minimal and Nothing-inspired theme variants.
- Standardized typography and layout metrics across variable widget dimensions.
System Optimization
- Optimized layout rendering speed for successive chess puzzles.
- Enhanced compatibility across modern Android API levels and third-party launcher environments.