Is there a website that will let me search for master-level games from a specific chess position and download them into a PGN file for free?
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Sure - I imagine there are quite a few. Here's one: https://www.365chess.com/
- Expand Resources, and click on Board Editor
- Clear the board, and set up whatever position you want. Make sure you state which side is to move, and whether castling is available still ...
- Below the board copy the FEN of the position
- Expand Search, and click on Game position
- Choose whether to search in the Openings Explorer or Games Database
- Click on Import FEN, and Paste in the FEN you copied from your position. Click Load
- Click on Search!
I think you have to create an account (it's free) to download PGNs, but many of the sites work similarly.
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I believe that site only lets you download multiple games as a PGN if you pay. :/– James KoJul 31, 2021 at 4:27
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Sorry :( I guess the reason I used to like 365chess is that they were cheap - it looks like the cheapest 'donation' they allow is now $15. I've looked around a bit, and haven't found a great single place to do what I think you wish. My understanding: - you are looking for large database of 'good' games that you can search for a specific position - you wish to download the PGNs of all the games you find with that position Can you say a little more? Is this primarily for opening exploration, or middlegame positions, or some other wish? Thanks - bob– BWilderJul 31, 2021 at 23:56