cheops ☆
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Description:
CHEss OPponent Simulator
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 1.3@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Other
Tags: chess game simulator cli terminal
Install: brew install cheops
About:
Cheops is a command-line chess opponent simulator that generates legal moves and positions based on user input. It serves as a lightweight engine for testing chess positions, practicing against a basic AI, or analyzing game states without a graphical interface. The tool is designed for chess enthusiasts and developers who need a simple, scriptable way to simulate chess gameplay.
Key Features:
  • Command-line interface for fast, lightweight interaction
  • Supports standard chess rules and move generation
  • Can be used for position analysis and game simulation
  • Scriptable for integration into other tools or workflows
Use Cases:
  • Practicing chess moves and strategies against a computer opponent
  • Testing chess-related algorithms or scripts in a terminal environment
  • Generating move lists for specific board positions for study or documentation
Alternatives:
  • Stockfish – Stockfish is a much stronger, full-featured engine with UCI support, while Cheops is a simpler, lightweight simulator.
  • GNU Chess – GNU Chess is a classic terminal-based engine; Cheops offers a more focused simulation experience without the full engine complexity.
License: GPL-3.0-or-later
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, arm64_monterey, arm64_big_sur, sonoma, ventura, monterey, big_sur, catalina, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
Version History
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Sep 13, 2025 7:15am 0 VERSION_BUMP e4f874d5
Nov 27, 2023 4:11am 0 VERSION_BUMP 41b6eee3
Nov 24, 2022 5:17pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 1f5a8c0c
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