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CoreChess

Name: CoreChess
Author: Paolo Iommarini

Open source chess GUI for chess engines

by Paolo Iommarini

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Official site: flathub.org

About CoreChess

Play chess (standard or Chess960) against your computer

Engines included in the package:

Stockfish

Leela Chess Zero

Gnuchess

Supported chess engines:

UCI (Universal Chess Interface) like Stockfish, Komodo/Dragon and Leela Chess Zero

CECP (Chess Engine Communication Protocol) like Crafty

Supported opening book formats:

Polyglot (BIN)

Arena opening book (ABK)

Chessmaster (OBK)

How to install CoreChess

Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub com.github.sakya.corechess
Open CoreChess once it finishes installing.

How to install Linux apps with Flatpak

Frequently asked questions

Is CoreChess free to download?

Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where CoreChess is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.

How do I install CoreChess from the command line?

With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub com.github.sakya.corechess. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.

Is CoreChess safe?

CoreChess downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.