ChessX
PulseGate's liveness check found it on 14 Oct 2026; it is registered on Flathub and has been in the index since 24 Jul 2026. How this is checked
ChessX is an open source chess database application that allows users to load, browse, edit, organize, and analyze collections of chess games. It supports PGN files, multiple databases, variations, comments, training modes against engines, board setup with FEN, opening tree display, and play on FICS. It is designed for chess players and enthusiasts who need a comprehensive tool for game management and analysis on desktop Linux.
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Overview
6 featuresPurpose: Managing, analyzing, and studying collections of chess games without a dedicated open-source tool.
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Audience: chess players and enthusiasts
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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
Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.
Record sources: flathub.org. These links do not verify the individual claims.
ChessX sits in PulseGate's Card & board games category. Inferred · not functionally tested: Managing, analyzing, and studying collections of chess games without a dedicated open-source tool. Inferred · not functionally tested: It is built as an open-source project for chess players and enthusiasts. Basis unknown · not verified: It is available for free. Basis unknown · not verified: ChessX is available on Linux.
It is developed by Jens Nissen. Inferred · not functionally tested: Key capabilities include PGN Support, Multiple Databases, and Game Browser.
Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.
Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested
- PGN Support
- Multiple Databases
- Game Browser
- Training Mode
- Engine Analysis
- Opening Tree
Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested
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Trust & compliance
Indexing history
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Frequently asked questions about ChessX
- What is ChessX?
- Inferred · not functionally tested: Managing, analyzing, and studying collections of chess games without a dedicated open-source tool. It is catalogued under Card & board games on PulseGate.
- Who should use ChessX?
- Inferred · not functionally tested: ChessX is an open-source project built for chess players and enthusiasts.
- Is ChessX free?
- Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — ChessX is free to use.
- What platforms does ChessX run on?
- Basis unknown · not verified: ChessX runs on Linux.
- Is ChessX still active?
- PulseGate's liveness check found it on 14 Oct 2026.
- What projects are similar to ChessX?
- Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include CoreChess, Sugar Chess, and Chessmax.CoreChessSugar ChessChessmax
- Who makes ChessX?
- ChessX is developed by Jens Nissen.
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