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Implement single-file ChessLens dashboard server with live chess.com stats and ?u=<nick> routing#1

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Copilot AI commented May 18, 2026

ChessLens is now implemented as a zero-dependency Node.js web app (node index.js) that serves a dark, mobile-responsive dashboard driven by live chess.com public API data. The app accepts usernames via ?u=<nick> and renders core rating and performance stats in a single-file server architecture.

  • Runtime architecture

    • Added index.js as the complete app: HTTP server, request parsing, API client, and HTML/CSS rendering.
    • Kept implementation dependency-free (http/https/url from Node core only).
  • User routing + data fetch

    • Added query-param flow for ?u=<nick>.
    • Integrated https://api.chess.com/pub/player/<username>/stats fetch with graceful error surfacing in UI.
  • Dashboard rendering

    • Added stat cards for Bullet / Blitz / Rapid / Daily ratings.
    • Added per-mode W/D/L records and computed win-rate progress bars.
    • Added summary cards for Tactics best and Puzzle Rush best.
    • Included escaping/safe text rendering for user and API-derived values.
  • Documentation

    • Updated README with run instructions and URL usage for username-driven views.
const username = (requestUrl.searchParams.get('u') || '').trim();
if (username) {
  stats = await requestJson(
    `https://api.chess.com/pub/player/${encodeURIComponent(username)}/stats`
  );
}

Warning

Firewall rules blocked me from connecting to one or more addresses (expand for details)

I tried to connect to the following addresses, but was blocked by firewall rules:

  • api.chess.com
    • Triggering command: /usr/local/bin/node node index.js (dns block)

If you need me to access, download, or install something from one of these locations, you can either:

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ChessLens — a zero-dependency Node.js web app that fetches live stats from the chess.com public API and renders a dark-themed, mobile-responsive dashboard. Single index.js file, no npm install needed. Displays Bullet / Blitz / Rapid / Daily ratings, W/D/L records with win-rate progress bars, Tactics and Puzzle Rush best scores. Username passed via ?u= query param. Run with node index.js, open in browser.

Copilot AI changed the title [WIP] Add live stats dashboard for ChessLens Implement single-file ChessLens dashboard server with live chess.com stats and ?u=<nick> routing May 18, 2026
Copilot AI requested a review from Andy1Blue May 18, 2026 10:46
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