Data sources

Data sources are used to find players when adding them to a tournament.

In order to add players from the FIDE players database, it must first be downloaded and installed locally on your machine using Sharly Chess.

Plugins may also provide additional databases that behave the same way, or they may add support for online player databases.

Installing databases on your machine

You can manage all local player databases from the Data sources page, accessible via the “Data sources” option in the navigation menu.

For each data source that’s downloaded tp your machine, you can choose to:

• Update automatically when Sharly Chess starts.
• Receive a warning when the database is outdated (based on the number of days you define). In this case the “Data sources” option will display a warning sign.
• Update manually at any time — especially handy on the morning of a tournament.

This system ensures you always have the latest player info at your fingertips, without relying on an internet connection during the event.