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Description:
Graphical user interface for chess

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Other

Tags: chess x11 game gui board-game

Install: brew install xboard

About:
Xboard is a graphical chess board for the X Window System that serves as a front-end for chess engines like GNU Chess and Stockfish. It supports the XBoard and PGN protocols, enabling users to play against the computer, analyze games, and play against other players over the internet. It is widely used for viewing and editing chess games as well as for online chess communication.

Key Features:

GUI for playing chess against AI engines
Support for Internet Chess Server (ICS) connectivity
Game analysis and move history visualization
Support for standard PGN and XBoard protocols

Use Cases:

Playing chess against computer opponents
Connecting to online chess servers
Analyzing and replaying recorded chess games

Alternatives:

Scid vs PC – More focused on chess database management and analysis
ChessX – Modern Qt-based interface for managing chess databases

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