A simple and easy-to-use Chess program.
Publisher’s description
What is Chess?
Chess by SpencerSoft is open-source Windows software in the pc games category. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 32-bit Windows. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.3.0, released on May 22, 2023. The version history goes back to April 24, 2023: 2 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (spencerparkin/ChessEngine) has 2 stars. Similar programs include OpenTTD, RetroArch and Steam.
Project description on GitHub: “This is my attempt to implement the game of Chess using C++.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- No update for more than a year
In short: Chess is an open-source pc game tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Chess safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
963C3B039CE0EB8DD1099F96BA3DBF65E67B216C9CB85A6F19D51EE03E57AAE2· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3.0Latest | May 22, 2023 | — | 32-bit MSI |
| 1.0.0 | April 24, 2023 | — | 32-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id SpencerSoft.Chess -emsiexec /i ChessInstaller.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {43575CEE-7FF5-48B6-A7DE-DC4BE6E3009D} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- SpencerSoft
- Category
- PC games
- Licence
- MIT License
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/spencerparkin/ChessEngine
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 1.3.0
- Released
- May 22, 2023
- Added to the catalogue
- April 24, 2023
- Versions listed
- 2
- GitHub stars
- 2
- GitHub forks
- 1
- winget ID
- SpencerSoft.Chess
- MSI product code
- {43575CEE-7FF5-48B6-A7DE-DC4BE6E3009D}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Chess free?
Yes. Chess is open-source software under the MIT License licence.
Is Chess safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Chess with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Chess be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Chess run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Chess?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to April 24, 2023.
What are alternatives to Chess?
OpenTTD, RetroArch, Steam, PPSSPP and Celestia. The alternatives page compares them.
