Dr. Chess Alternatives

Dr. Chess is described as 'Chess is a two-player strategy board game played on a chessboard, a checkered gameboard with 64 squares arranged in an eight-by-eight grid. It is one of the world's most popular games, played by millions of people worldwide in homes, parks, clubs, online, by correspondence' and is a Chess Game. There are more than 50 alternatives to Dr. Chess for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Android, Linux, Mac and Web-based apps. The best Dr. Chess alternative is Lichess, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Dr. Chess are Chess.com, scidCommunity, DecodeChess and Scid vs. PC.

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  1. Gnome Chess icon
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    GNOME Chess is a 2D chess game, where games can be played between a combination of human and computer players. GNOME Chess detects known third party chess engines for computer players.

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
    • Linux Mobile
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  2. A good chess program that is strong on limited hardware.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Windows Phone
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  3. WinBoard icon
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    Winboard works more as a graphic front-end for several different chess engines included with the game, as well as for several chess game modes. These include not only player vs player or human vs computer competitions, but also games played online and even by email.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  4. Pure Chess icon
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    Experience one of the oldest known boardgames on the advanced technology of today. With ultra-realistic and unparalleled beautiful visuals you can almost reach out and touch the pieces. Created under the watchful eye of a fully-fledged Grandmaster; Pure Chess allows players to...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  5. JustChess icon
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    Play chess against a very simple author written chess engine, or against a friend in pass and play mode.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  6. Chesser icon
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    Chesser is a smart chess game with powerful AI capabilities. You can play against the game artificial intelligence engine (AI) or also against another real player on the same device. It also has built in chess movement help feature. Are you skilled enough to beat the AI?

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
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  7. Project Invincible is a free, portable, open source and cross-platform chess game. Challenge a friend to a 3D chess battle or test your skills against a computer opponent.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
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  8. Knight's Tour icon
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    Knight's Tour is a variation on a classic puzzle that involves moving a knight around a chessboard. It's an exciting game in which you collect coins by moving in an "L" shape. Over 100 levels of various difficulties, with and without enemies.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
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  9. GameKnot icon
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    Play chess online! The premier online chess battleground - play a friendly chess game online or compete in chess tournaments, chess teams, solve chess puzzles, FREE!

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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  10. Royal 3D Chess is a superbly designed strategy puzzle Android game. It makes you feel real time chess playing experience with stunning 3D graphics.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Android
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  11. SkillGamesBoard.com offers a perfect opportunity to play free skill and board games like chess, checkers, reversi, and go against your friends online or other players worldwide. Get free access to these games at any time: start playing on your PC or notebook and continue on your...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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