Chessmaster Alternatives for Linux

Chessmaster is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is scidCommunity, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Chessmaster and 17 are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Chessmaster are Scid vs. PC, KNights, ChessMD and ChessX.

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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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    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
     
  2. ChessCoach icon
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    ChessCoach is a neural network-based chess engine capable of natural-language commentary. It plays chess with a rating of approximately 3450 Elo, which means it should usually beat even the strongest human players at 2850 Elo, and many other engines, but will often lose to the...

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Lichess
     
  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
     
  4. 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
     
  5. nocheto icon
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    Nocheto is a set of linux chess tools aiming at studying chess, analyzing games, practicing blindfold chess and of course playing and having fun.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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