The typical representations of StockFish fail to highlight the underlying technological complexity of this tool. ChessFlare points out this shortcoming: “Players are unable to properly visualize the immense computing power at their disposal.”

Checking StockFish on the board allows us to empirically test theories and record the results of our research if we find them interesting. This method enables us to quickly confront broad strategic ideas with tactical reality. For example, you can prepare against the Sicilian Defense that your opponent particularly favors.

Selecting a node automatically triggers the calculation of the position evaluation for the layers of nodes n, n-1, and n+1. For example, we may see that the position will be +1.25 in favor of White on move n+1. This allows us to see directly on the graph that the theory is validated by StockFish’s calculation.