Board (215 programs)
Pros: Fairly easy to play. Familiar and fun.
Cons: Moves often seem to vanish. Low resolution graphics.
Pros: Especially strong for managing and training chess opening repertoires..
Cons: The program is a tool which doesn't teach openings on its own. It is the users’ task to create or import his repertoire in order to use it..
Pros: Handy tools for reviewing and studying matches.
Cons: Could be challenging for newbies.
Pros: Gameplay elements are detailed enough.
Cons: Repetitive mechanics over time.
Pros: Strategic options. Social options. Game customization. Weekly contests.
Cons: Simple game tree. Minimal tactics. Odd matchmaking. Tough leaderboards.
Pros: Numerous quests to encounter. Online co-op mode available as standard. AI matches can be quite challenging.
Cons: PvE mode can be boring. Online opponents are often bots as opposed to real players.
Pros: Free and open-source with no restrictions. Advanced search and analysis tools. Supports major chess file formats (PGN, FEN, EPD). Customizable interface for personalized workflow.
Cons: Dated interface may seem unintuitive at first. Occasional bugs with large databases or file exports.
