a free, pleasant, PyGObject based chess game for the desktop that does everything you require from an advanced chess client.
Publisher’s description
What is pychess?
pychess by Thomas Dybdahl Ahle is open-source Windows software in the pc games category. It is written in Python.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-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 1.0.5, released on May 1, 2024. The version history goes back to May 18, 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 (pychess/pychess) has 817 stars. Similar programs include OpenTTD, RetroArch and Steam.
Project description on GitHub: “PyChess - desktop chess client for Linux/Windows/macOS”
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
- No update for more than a year
In short: pychess is an open-source pc game tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is pychess 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:
A2ED5A66874041B2504D00643D7CB050D60A155979BBB3E476675C88A61DC79C· 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 pychess/pychess repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Actively maintained10
- No dangerous workflows10
- Restricted token permissions10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Licence declared10
- Code review4
- Pinned dependencies2
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Security policy0
- Fuzzing0
- Branch protection0
- Signed releases0
- Static code analysis0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.5Latest | May 1, 2024 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.0.4 | May 18, 2023 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id pychess.pychess -emsiexec /i pychess-1.0.5-mingw_x86_64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {63BA8731-A3BF-4957-8E51-4C8342DF1365} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Thomas Dybdahl Ahle
- Category
- PC games
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/pychess/pychess
- Written in
- Python
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 1.0.5
- Released
- May 1, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- May 18, 2023
- Versions listed
- 2
- GitHub stars
- 817
- GitHub forks
- 226
- winget ID
- pychess.pychess
- MSI product code
- {63BA8731-A3BF-4957-8E51-4C8342DF1365}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is pychess free?
Yes. pychess is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is pychess 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 pychess 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 pychess be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does pychess 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 pychess?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 18, 2023.
What are alternatives to pychess?
OpenTTD, RetroArch, Steam, Celestia and PPSSPP. The alternatives page compares them.
