chessx ☆
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Description:
Chess database
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 1.6.8@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: chess database pgn analysis utility
Install: brew install --cask chessx
About:
chessx is an open-source graphical chess database application for Linux, macOS, and Windows. It allows users to manage large collections of chess games, analyze positions using the integrated Stockfish engine, and create professional-looking diagrams. It serves as a modern alternative to legacy tools like ChessBase.
Key Features:
  • Integrated database management for thousands of games
  • Built-in chess engine support (UCI) for analysis
  • Game and position editing with diagram generation
  • Support for standard PGN and SCID formats
Use Cases:
  • Organizing and studying a personal library of chess games
  • Analyzing game positions to improve chess strategy
  • Preparing chess reports or books with diagrams
Alternatives:
  • Scid vs PC – Scid is a highly powerful database tool, while chessx offers a more modern, streamlined interface.
  • ChessBase – ChessBase is the commercial industry standard, whereas chessx is a free and open-source alternative.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Jan 29, 2026 12:57pm 1.6.8 0 VERSION_BUMP 3c55f9ff
Jan 26, 2026 10:39am 1.6.6 0 VERSION_BUMP 6564b65b
Aug 24, 2025 8:51pm 1.6.4a,1.6.4 0 VERSION_BUMP 6c09cc4a
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