Chess Alternatives

Games similar to Chess include Lichess, which is free and open source. Other options are OffChess, Chess.com, Play Abalone and DecodeChess. Chess Games like Chess are a crowded field, with more than 25 alternatives for Android, Windows, the web, Linux and iPhone.

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  1. PyChess icon
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    PyChess is a swift chess client originally developed for Gnome, but running well under any other linux desktops. As far as we know of. PyChess is pure, delicious Python code, from the top of the UI to the bottom of the chess engine, and all under GNU General Public License for...

    12 PyChess alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  2. BabasChess icon
     9 likes

    BabasChess is a new revolutionary Internet Chess Client for Windows. It combines ease of use with powerful features for advanced users; integrates a fast and customizable playing environment with a powerful PGN viewer/editor, chess engines support for analyzing positions and...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  3. Raptor is a cross platform chess interface and pgn viewer for the free internet chess server: FICS. It has the following features:

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  4. Jin icon
     2 likes

    Jin is an open source, cross platform, graphical client for chess servers, written in Java. Jin can run either as a standalone application (available at this website) or as an applet, directly from your browser (available at the chess server's website).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  5. JustChess icon
     2 likes

    Play chess against a very simple author written chess engine, or against a friend in pass and play mode.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  6. 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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  7. WinBoard icon
     1 like

    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
    Good alternative?
     
  8. Knight's Tour icon
     2 likes

    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. Play against 8 of the best chess engines, including Stockfish 15 , Leela Chess Zero and Maia.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
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  11. Chess Royale icon
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    Where Strategy Meets Digital: Dive into the Ultimate Chess Experience. Engage with Millions, Learn from Grandmasters, and Elevate Your Game in a Vibrant Online Community.

    60 Chess Royale alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Facebook
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  12. World Strategy League (WSL) is a browser-based online chess and strategy gaming platform with real-time multiplayer, solo puzzles, fair-play protection, Glicko-2 ratings, and free or Pro features for casual and competitive players.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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