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GNOME Chess

Name: GNOME Chess
Author: The GNOME Project

Play the classic two-player board game of chess

by The GNOME Project

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Official site: flathub.org

About GNOME Chess

GNOME Chess is a simple chess game. You can play against your computer at

three different difficulty levels, or against a friend at your computer.

Computer chess enthusiasts will appreciate GNOME Chess’s compatibility with

nearly all modern computer chess engines, and its ability to detect several

popular engines automatically if installed.

How to install GNOME Chess

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 org.gnome.Chess
Open GNOME Chess once it finishes installing.

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Frequently asked questions

Is GNOME Chess free to download?

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

How do I install GNOME Chess from the command line?

With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub org.gnome.Chess. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.

Is GNOME Chess safe?

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