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There's never been a better time for free chess software. There is very little that you can do with latest commercial software that you can't do equally well (and sometimes even better) for free. So take a look at my selection of the best free chess downloads on the net, and I hope you find something you like!
Of course, a big thank you goes to the companies and individuals who have made their software freely available: without them this site wouldn't be possible.
If you enjoy this site, or have any suggestions as to programs I should include, I'd be glad to hear from you. Please leave a message in the Guestbook.
Kind regards
Zarkon Fischer
P.S. Incredible to think that the world's population was less than 4 billion 40 years ago.
visitors since August 2004
08/05/2008 SMIRF FullChess GUI added to playing software. Added Thinker, Alaric and Bright to the Engines section. Added Chess Informant Expert Lite to Pick of the Best - and then removed it again!