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. BrainyChess icon

    BrainyChess

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    BrainyChess is a chess app that caters to both the amateur and the master! Enjoy online game play, a huge puzzle database, a personal cloud game database, and puzzle and game ratings to gauge your strength.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
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  2. 3D Super Chess icon

    3D Super Chess

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    3D Super Chess offers a beautiful and customizable chess experience featuring both 2D and 3D environments. Play against a challenging virtual opponent or friends in PvP mode on the same Mac. Thanks to the rotating chessboard you'll always stay on top of things.

    44 3D Super Chess alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  4. Better Than Chess icon

    Better Than Chess

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    Customize your board as you want. No account required. Play against the computer, friend or opponent from around the world.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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  6. Chessmate icon

    Chessmate

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    Chessmate allows anyone to dive into a game of chess. Whether you’re a beginner (yes, I’m talking about you) or a pro (hmm, debatable), the variety of game modes will challenge you with its witty AI. Play solo, or play against a friend (or against yourself if you don’t have...

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  7. 3D Hartwig chess set icon

    3D Hartwig chess set

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    3D chess game done in HTML/CSS/JS.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • WebKit
     

    • 3D Hartwig chess set is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to XBoard.

    • 3D Hartwig chess set is Free and Open SourceXBoard is also Free and Open Source
  8. Real Chess 3D icon

    Real Chess 3D

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    Play Chess in immersive 3D graphics. Challenge your friends to matches or play against the AI players in the best chess game. Real Chess 3D is one of the most realistic and enjoyable chess games available.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  10. Chess icon

    Chess

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    Classic game of chess with 3D visuals and a variety of gameboard designs.

    32 Chess alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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