GNOME Chess
PulseGate's liveness check found it on 3 Oct 2026; it is registered on Flathub and has been in the index since 9 Aug 2026. How this is checked
GNOME Chess is a desktop chess game for Linux that supports play against computer opponents at multiple difficulty levels or against another person. It works with modern chess engines and can automatically detect several installed engines.
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Overview
5 featuresPurpose: Playing chess against a computer or another person on a Linux desktop.
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Audience: Linux desktop users who play chess
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Functions: Unknown
Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: unknown · Self-hosting: unknown
Recorded constraints: pricing: free · license: Proprietary · platforms: DESKTOP · deployment: linux
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Record sources: flathub.org. These links do not verify the individual claims.
GNOME Chess sits in PulseGate's Strategy & tower defense category. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on playing chess against a computer or another person on a Linux desktop. Inferred · not functionally tested: It is built as an open-source project for linux desktop users who play chess. Basis unknown · not verified: It is available for free. Basis unknown · not verified: GNOME Chess is available on Linux.
The GNOME Project builds and maintains GNOME Chess. Inferred · not functionally tested: Key capabilities include computer opponents, difficulty levels, and two-player mode.
Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.
Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested
- Computer opponents
- Difficulty levels
- Two-player mode
- Chess engine support
- Engine auto-detection
Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested
Built with & integrations
Trust & compliance
Indexing history
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Frequently asked questions about GNOME Chess
- What is GNOME Chess?
- Inferred · not functionally tested: GNOME Chess focuses on playing chess against a computer or another person on a Linux desktop. It is catalogued under Strategy & tower defense on PulseGate.
- Who is GNOME Chess for?
- Inferred · not functionally tested: GNOME Chess is an open-source project built for linux desktop users who play chess.
- Does GNOME Chess have a free plan?
- Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — GNOME Chess is free to use.
- What platforms does GNOME Chess run on?
- Basis unknown · not verified: GNOME Chess runs on Linux.
- Is GNOME Chess still active?
- PulseGate's liveness check found it on 3 Oct 2026.
- Who develops GNOME Chess?
- GNOME Chess is developed by The GNOME Project.
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