DreamChess Alternatives
DreamChess is described as 'open source chess game featuring "Dreamer", a moderately strong engine. Any XBoard-compatible chess engine (Crafty & GNU Chess) will work for varying degrees of difficulty. Includes 3D OpenGL graphics and various board sets' and is a Chess App in the Development category. There are more than 10 alternatives to DreamChess for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Online / Web-based, Android and Mac. The best alternative is Lichess, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like DreamChess are XBoard (Free, Open Source), Chessmaster (Paid), JustChess (Free, Open Source) and DecodeChess (Free).
- 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. The Lichess covenant: lichess.org will always be free.
- XBoard, 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.
- 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.
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No new releases since 2008. But the old games get some solid praise for teaching features—might be worth a try.
- Chess Analysis, Powered by AI The first AI chess tutor, DecodeChess explains the why behind chess moves in rich, intuitive language. Start improving your chess with the most advanced chess analysis software, for free!No screenshots yet
- 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.
- Chess Walk is an Android chess application allowing offline and online (via FICS) play.
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