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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  1. GameKnot icon
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    Play chess online! The premier online chess battleground - play a friendly chess game online or compete in chess tournaments, chess teams, solve chess puzzles, FREE!

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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    SkillGamesBoard.com offers a perfect opportunity to play free skill and board games like chess, checkers, reversi, and go against your friends online or other players worldwide. Get free access to these games at any time: start playing on your PC or notebook and continue on your...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  3. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Facebook
     
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    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

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    Platforms

    • Android
     
  5. LightFICS icon
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    LightFICS is a FICS/freechess,org Mac OS X application to play chess online. The app has automatic login and automatic game search (aka quickplay). It's very easy to setup and play for beginners using a single-click to play.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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    Battle vs. Chess is a computer game version of chess developed by Targem Games and Zuxxez Entertainment and published by TopWare Interactive. It was released on May 17, 2011 for PC (Windows and Mac), PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Nintendo DS, Xbox 360 and Wii in Europe.

    40 Check vs Mate alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Steam
     
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    Play Chess against your phone or against other players all over the world.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • Java Mobile
    • Symbian S60
    • Blackberry
     
  8. 81Dojo icon
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    81Dojo is a free non-profit internet shogi server and internet forum. It's sponsored by the Japan Shogi Association since 2013.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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    Are you confident enough with your Chess game skills? If yes, then hit the download button and install our Chess game and become a Chess Master.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Android
     
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    Chessvia AI offers a revolutionary chess experience with Chessy, your personal AI chess coach that speaks, listens, and adapts to your style. Play games, analyze positions, and improve faster with real-time voice coaching that combines engine precision with human-like explanations.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Google Chrome
     
  11. Dr. Chess icon
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    Chess is a two-player strategy board game played on a chessboard, a checkered gameboard with 64 squares arranged in an eight-by-eight grid. It is one of the world's most popular games, played by millions of people worldwide in homes, parks, clubs, online, by correspondence...

    63 Dr. Chess alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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