chess-tui

chess-tui is a terminal-based chess application that lets you play chess directly from your command-line interface with a rich set of features normally found in graphical clients. It supports local two-player games as well as playing against any UCI-compatible chess engine, giving users flexibility to challenge engines like Stockfish or GNU Chess. For online play, it integrates with Lichess, enabling authentic multiplayer games and token-based account connections from within the terminal environment. The application also includes customization options such as different board skins and helper menus to assist players with move entry or engine configuration. With its focus on interactive play and accessibility through simple installation via package managers or direct cargo builds, it targets both casual players and power users who prefer keyboard-driven or remote environments.