Vim Mode
Keyboard-only move input with home-row keys and command mode
Press I to enter Vim mode for keyboard-only move input. Press Escape to exit.
Navigation
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| G | Previous move |
| H | Next move |
| V | Navigate up |
| N | Navigate down |
Actions
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| U | Save game |
| Z | Undo |
| Y | Redo |
| W | Promote variation |
| X | Delete variation |
| E | Toggle overwrite mode |
| T | Transpose |
| - | Null move |
| [ / ] | Delete before / after |
Move Input
Type squares using home-row keys:
- Left hand: A S D F → files a–d, ranks 1–4
- Right hand: J K L ; → files e–h, ranks 5–8
- Castling: OO (kingside), OOO (queenside)
NAG Input
Press digit keys for annotations: 1=!, 2=?, 3=!!, 4=??, 5=!?, 6=?!, 7=□ (novelty). Prefix with 0 for positional NAGs.
Commands
Press : to enter command mode:
| Command | Action |
|---|---|
:c | Add comment |
:n | New game |
:nb | New board tab |
:s | Position setup |
:f | Flip board |
:w | Save game |
:q | Close tab |
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