Raptor is a cross platform chess interface and pgn viewer for the free internet chess server: FICS. It has the following features:
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XBoard Alternatives
XBoard is described as 'Also known as WinBoard on Microsoft operating systems, is a free graphical user interface client developed by Tim Mann that is compatible with various chess engines that support the Xboard Communication Protocol such as GNU Chess' and is an game in the games category. There are more than 50 games similar to XBoard for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Android, Linux, Web-based and Mac apps. The best XBoard alternative is Lichess, which is both free and Open Source. Other XBoard like games are Chess.com, Scid vs. PC, DecodeChess and scidCommunity.
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Tarrasch is a flexible, minimalist, and easy to use chess GUI. It is ideal for playing against and training with chess engines. Tarrasch has a built in engine but can just as easily be used with other UCI engines such as Rybka or Houdini.
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.
Chess incorporates our "Treebeard" Chess engine, an innovative engine using closely guarded state-of-the-art search techniques developed for our competition-level Shogi program, which twice came close to capturing the World Championship crown.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Android
- Android Tablet
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14 OpeningTree alternativesConsolidated view of all your chess games from chess.com, lichess, grandmaster games or custom pgn. Prepare against your opponents by analyzing at their games and see which openings work for you.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Alerts
- Discontinued
Platforms
- Online
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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Play chess against a very simple author written chess engine, or against a friend in pass and play mode.
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
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
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?
Play against 8 of the best chess engines, including Stockfish 15 , Leela Chess Zero and Maia.
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