Powerful Chess Toolkit, with which one can create huge databases, run chess engines, and play casual games against the computer or online with the Free Internet Chess Server.
Publisher’s description
What is Scid vs PC?
Scid vs PC by Steven Atkinson is free Windows software in the pc games category. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 29.5 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 4.26, released on February 15, 2025. The version history goes back to June 6, 2023: 3 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 1.8 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- Documented silent install
- Also runs on Linux
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: Scid vs PC is a free pc game tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Scid vs PC safe to download?
- The file is served by sourceforge.net, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
B81C0711FB236371557F142593C656E395DD23ACE2EC6323D1BC2ACAB6FD6606· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 3 versions ›3 versions over 2 years · about 1.8 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.26Latest | February 15, 2025 | 29.5 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 4.25 | June 1, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 4.24 | June 6, 2023 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Stevenaaus.ScidvsPC -edownload /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub net.sourceforge.scidvspc.scidvspcInformation
- Publisher
- Steven Atkinson
- Category
- PC games
- Licence
- Freeware
- Price
- Free
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 4.26
- Released
- February 15, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- May 21, 2024
- Versions listed
- 3
- Updates / year
- 1.8
- Website
- scidvspc.sourceforge.net
- winget ID
- Stevenaaus.ScidvsPC
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Frequently asked questions
Is Scid vs PC free?
Yes. Scid vs PC is free to use.
Is Scid vs PC safe to download?
The download comes from sourceforge.net, 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 Scid vs PC 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 Scid vs PC be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Scid vs PC run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Scid vs PC?
The versions page lists all 3 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 6, 2023.
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RetroArch, OpenTTD, Steam, PPSSPP and ScummVM. The alternatives page compares them.
