Cute Chess is a graphical user interface, command-line interface and a library for playing chess. Cute Chess is written in C++ using the Qt framework.
Publisher’s description
What is Cute Chess?
Cute Chess by Cute Chess authors is open-source Windows software in the pc games category. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) and Portable installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.5.1, released on June 14, 2026. The version history goes back to July 30, 2023: 3 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 1 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (cutechess/cutechess) has 839 stars. Similar programs include OpenTTD, RetroArch and Steam.
Project description on GitHub: “Cute Chess is a graphical user interface, command-line interface and a library for playing chess.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Cute Chess is an open-source pc game tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Cute 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:
721463039F180F18394686F90D75EFB1EF34A65C5B67A89BDCBAFC25B2F09734· 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
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the cutechess/cutechess repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- No dangerous workflows10
- Restricted token permissions10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Licence declared10
- Static code analysis9
- Pinned dependencies8
- Actively maintained0
- Code review0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Fuzzing0
- Security policy0
- Signed releases0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 3 versions ›3 versions over 3 years · about 1 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5.1Latest | June 14, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit ZIP |
| 1.4.0 | June 5, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit ZIP64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.3.1 | July 30, 2023 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id CuteChess.CuteChess -ecutechess-1.5.1-win64.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Cute Chess authors
- Category
- PC games
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/cutechess/cutechess
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup), Portable
- Version
- 1.5.1
- Released
- June 14, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 22, 2024
- Versions listed
- 3
- Updates / year
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 839
- GitHub forks
- 186
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- CuteChess.CuteChess
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cute Chess free?
Yes. Cute Chess is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is Cute 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 Cute 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 Cute Chess be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Cute Chess run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Cute Chess?
The versions page lists all 3 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 30, 2023.
Can I use Cute Chess without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Cute Chess?
OpenTTD, RetroArch, Steam, Celestia and PPSSPP. The alternatives page compares them.
