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PgnViewerJS

Integration of @mliebelt/pgn-viewer into WordPress (formarly named PGNViewerJS).

By mliebelt·Pgn·Free
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·40 active installs·Updated 11 months ago
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As of April 2026, PgnViewerJS is a WordPress pgn plugin with 40 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 6.0K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 4.6+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2016. Top alternative: RPB Chessboard.

0/5Rating
40active installs
6.0K+total downloads
10 yearssince 2016

Overview

Integration of @mliebelt/pgn-viewer into WordPress (formarly named PGNViewerJS).

Using Shortcodes

To use a shortcode, do the following steps:

  1. Enter on a new element /shortcode.
  2. Enterinside the element then the shortcode including the content of the following sections.

Basic View

 [pgnv]1. e4 e5 2. ...[/pgnv]

This is the PgnViewer (mostly needed): allows to play through a game (including variations), printing the comments, NAGs, …

Edit Mode

 [pgne]1. e4 ...[/pgne]

Allows to edit and view a game. At the end, you may use the PGN button to display the notation, that then may be copied again in the WordPress post entry.

Single Position (or Board)

 [pgnb fen=<a FEN string>][/pgnb]

Just to display a board (only), no moves. Leave out the pgn, if possible. If pgn is included, it…

Read full description on WordPress.org

Screenshots

Ratings & Reviews

00 reviews
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2 ★
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1 ★
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Compatibility

WordPress4.6+ requiredTested up to 6.8.5
PHPfalse+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

2.0.5

  • Upgrade to pgn-viewer version 1.6.11 (with some bug fixes in the viewer).
View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

mliebeltmliebelt
Plugin Info
Version
2.0.5
Last Updated
Apr 26, 2025
WP Requires
4.6+
Tested Up To
6.8.5
PHP Requires
false+
Active Installs
40
Downloads
6.0K+
Added
Dec 24, 2016
Business
Free

Tags

pgnchess

Developer

M
mliebelt
2 plugins0.0M+ total installs
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