GNOME Chess is a 2D chess game, where games can be played between a combination of human and computer players.
GNOME Chess detects known third party chess engines for computer players. It needs a separately-installed chess engine if you want to play against the computer
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Uses Chess Engine Communication Protocol and Universal Chess Interface compatible chess engines:
- GNUChess, Sjeng, Amy, Crafty, Faile, Phalanx, Glaurung, HoiChess, Diablo, BBChess, Fruit, Shredder, Toga II, and Boo’s Chess Engine
Website: wiki.gnome.org/Apps/Chess
Support: GitLab Code Repository
Developer: Robert Ancell, Michael Catanzaro, Sahil Sareen
License: GNU General Public License v3.0
GNOME Chess is written in Vala. Learn Vala with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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