ChessX

A free and open source chess database application for Linux, Mac OS X and Windows.

Features

Multi-platform. Supports Windows, Linux and Mac OS X
Load and save PGN files
Work with multiple databases simultaneously
Browse chess games, including variations
Enter moves, variations, comments
Setup board, copy/paste FEN
Search in Databases for text or positions
Display tree of moves for the current position
Analyze using UCI and Winboard/Xboard Chess engines
Prepare for openings or opponents
Training mode (next move is hidden)
Integrated Stockfish engine
FICS Support
Nalimov and Syzgy Tablebases

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License

GNU General Public License version 2.0 (GPLv2)

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Additional Project Details

Languages

English, German

Intended Audience

End Users/Desktop

User Interface

Programming Language

C++

Database Environment

Flat-file

Related Categories

C++ Database Software, C++ Board Games, C++ Turn Based Strategy Game, C++ Chess Games

Registered

2006-03-28

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