gnu-chess ☆
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Description:
Chess-playing program
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Other
Tags: chess game ai uci board-game strategy
Install: brew install gnu-chess
About:
GNU Chess is a classic chess-playing engine that implements the Universal Chess Interface (UCI) protocol. It allows users to play chess against a computer opponent with configurable skill levels. The engine is designed for integration with graphical chess front-ends, providing a robust AI opponent for analysis and casual play.
Key Features:
  • Full-featured chess engine with deep search capabilities
  • Configurable playing strength from beginner to expert levels
  • Supports the Universal Chess Interface (UCI) protocol
  • Extensive opening book and endgame tablebase support
Use Cases:
  • Playing chess against a computer opponent
  • Analyzing chess games and positions
  • Testing chess algorithms and variations
Alternatives:
  • Stockfish – Stockfish is generally considered stronger and more actively developed
  • Komodo – Commercial engine with advanced features and higher playing strength
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 11, 2025 11:51am 0 VERSION_BUMP 3fe5c397
Sep 12, 2024 4:58am 0 VERSION_BUMP 69bc5869
Nov 21, 2022 2:27am 0 VERSION_BUMP ff852feb
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