ChessDB AlternativesChess Databases and other similar apps like ChessDB

ChessDB is described as '- a free Chess database for Mac OS X, Windows, Linux, and UNIX - like ChessBase , but better' and is a Chess Database in the games category. There are more than 10 games similar to ChessDB for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and Android apps. The best ChessDB alternative is Lichess, which is both free and Open Source. Other ChessDB like games are Scid vs. PC, ChessBase, DecodeChess and Chessmaster.

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ChessDB - a free Chess database for Mac OS X, Windows, Linux, and UNIX - like ChessBase , but better.

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ChessDB alternatives page was last updated Jul 28, 2022
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    Lichess

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    Lichess is the most complete chess experience, with a simple interface that focuses on the game, a massive array of game related tools and a huge, worldwide community.

    64 Lichess alternatives
    Home page, light background

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
    Game analysis, custom background
    Home page, dark background.
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    2.5D board and pieces, custom background

    Properties

    1.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  Multiplayer
    2.  Lessons
    3.  Study Mode
    4.  Single player
    5.  Patron
    6.  Online Gaming
    7.  Chess Training
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    • Lichess is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone & iPad alternative to ChessDB.

    • Lichess is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to ChessDB.

    • Lichess is Free and Open SourceChessDB is also Free and Open Source
    • Lichess is MultiplayerChessDB is not according to our users
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    Scid vs. PC

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    Shane's Chess Information Database is a powerful Chess Toolkit, with which one can create huge chess databases, run engine analysis, or play casual games against the computer or online with the Free Internet Chess Server.

    24 Scid vs. PC alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    • Scid vs. PC is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to ChessDB.

    • Scid vs. PC is Free and Open SourceChessDB is also Free and Open Source
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    ChessBase

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    ChessBase is a personal, stand-alone chess database that has become the standard through the world.

    14 ChessBase alternatives
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    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    ChessBase Features

    1.  Chess Analysis
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    • ChessBase is the most popular commercial alternative to ChessDB.

    • ChessBase is Paid and ProprietaryChessDB is Free and Open Source
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    DecodeChess

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    AI chess tutor and analysis.

    55 DecodeChess alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    DecodeChess Features

    1.  Chess Analysis
    DecodeChess iconChessDB Icon

    DecodeChess VS ChessDB

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    • DecodeChess is the most popular SaaS alternative to ChessDB.

    • DecodeChess is Freemium and ProprietaryChessDB is Free and Open Source
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    Chessmaster

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    Chessmaster is a chess playing computer game series which is now owned and developed by Ubisoft. It is the best-selling chess franchise in history, with more than five million units sold as of 2002.

    54 Chessmaster alternatives
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    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Discontinued

    No new releases since 2008. But the old games get some solid praise for teaching features—might be worth a try.

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  8. Shotgun King icon
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    Shotgun King

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    Chess, but you replace your entire army with a royal shotgun.

    56 Shotgun King alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • itch.io
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    +3
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    Shotgun King iconChessDB Icon

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    Arena

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    Arena is a free Graphical User Interface (GUI) for chess. Arena helps you in analyzing and playing games as well as in testing chess engines. It runs on Linux or Windows. Arena is compatible to UCI and Winboard protocols.

    27 Arena alternatives
    Arena Chess GUI

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    Arena Features

    1.  Database Publishing
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  11. ChessX icon
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    ChessX

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    Open source chess database.

    28 ChessX alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    ChessX Features

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  12. ChessPad icon
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    ChessPad

     1 like
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    Feature-rich chess game viewer and editor.

    10 ChessPad alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    ChessPad iconChessDB Icon

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  13. JustChess icon
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    JustChess

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

    56 JustChess alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    JustChess iconChessDB Icon

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  14. Imperial Chess icon
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    Imperial Chess

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

    52 Imperial Chess alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Imperial Chess Features

    1.  Sync with iCloud
    2.  Chess Training
    Imperial Chess screenshot 1
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    Imperial Chess iconChessDB Icon

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  15. Chess Assistant

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    Chess Assistant 13 Houdini 3 is a unique tool for managing chess games and databases, playing chess online, analyzing games, or playing chess against the computer. Chess Assistant has a long history of innovative and advanced analysis functions and now, with a built-in CQL...

    9 Chess Assistant alternatives
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    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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