1 - Shogi Variants (v1.55a) lets you play "Shogi" (the Japanese member of the chess family) or one of 16 other ancient and modern Shogi variants. License: Freeware OS: Windows 3.1 Size: 753 KB
Jul 10, 1998
2 - Microsoft Chess Sampler is a game of chess you can play against the computer or a friend, or watch the computer play itself. License: Demo OS: Windows 3.1 Size: 187 KB
Sep 6, 1996
3 - ChessBase Light (v6.0) is a free edition of ChessBase limited to 8,000 games per database. License: Freeware OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT Size: 3 MB
Aug 24, 2000
4 - Win Chinese Chess (1.0) This is a game application of Windows based Chinese Chess in 3D. License: Freeware OS: Windows XP Size: 873 KB
11/14/2004
5 - Chess Helper (v3) lets you analyze games and create chess board diagrams. License: Shareware OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000 Size: 650 KB
Oct 22, 1997
6 - AntiChess (v2.0) is a full-featured game of suicide chess. License: Freeware OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000 Size: 282 KB
Nov 23, 2000
7 - Chess Tree (v1.21) is a chess study program that lets you select any node along a play tree, and instantly see the board position. License: 30-day Trial OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000 Size: 3 MB
Jun 12, 1998
8 - Chess-it! (v3.0) is a chess game that you can play against a human or computer opponent. License: Freeware OS: Windows 95/98/Me Size: 500 KB
May 13, 1999
9 - Chessvision (v1.2.0007) is a full-featured Internet chess server and client. License: Shareware OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT Size: 6 MB
Oct 14, 2000
10 - dfg ChessExpert XP (3.9.2) It is a friendly chess partner for beginners to professionals. It is considered one of the most reliable tactical programs. The operation is clear and simple, while at the same time giving you a large number of options for computer chess. License: Freeware OS: 9x/NT/2000/ME/XP Size: 2474 KB
12/19/2004
11 - Rival Chess (v1.8.17) lets you play chess alone or against others over the Internet. License: Freeware OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000 Size: 753 KB
Aug 26, 2000
12 - Arasan (8.4) Arasan is a chess playing program for Windows.It has both a native Windows user interface and a console-based chess engine
for use with Winboard or xboard. License: Freeware OS: Windows 9X/ME/2K/XP/2003 Size: 4.92 MB
3/18/2005
13 - Parmen (2.0) Computer chess, 2D (classic) or 3D (Star Trek style) License: Freeware OS: Windows 98 Size: 661 KB
11 Mar 03
14 - World Championship Checkers (Gold) World Championship Checkers was rated 6th overall in the world in 1992 behind
checkers legends Marion Tinsley, the Chinook supercomputer, Richard Hallett,
Asa Long, and Derek Oldbury. License: Freeware OS: Windows 9X/ME/2K/XP/2003 Size: 154.21 MB
10/17/2004
15 - Chess Marvel (1.5) Play a traditional game chess against a computer opponent, or play against another
human player. License: Shareware OS: 9x/NT/2000/ME/XP Size: 1.2 MB
17 - Chess Workbook (2.2) a chess training software based on the technique of flashcards. License: Shareware OS: 9x/NT/2000/ME/XP Size: 2.66 MB
02 Feb 03
18 - Problemist (v2.04) is a compact but high-powered application for solving and creating chess problems. License: Shareware OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000 Size: 235 KB
Aug 22, 2000
19 - Gothic Vortex (1.0.3) Gothic Chess is chess played with two new pieces on a board 10 columns wide instead
of 8. License: Shareware OS: Windows 9X/ME/2K/XP/2003 Size: 716 KB
10/15/2004
20 - Vista (1.1.0.1766) Vista is your view into the two-way web. License: Freeware OS: 9x/NT/2000/ME/XP Size: 4.6 MB
20 Dec 01
21 - 50 Chess Tips (1.0) 50 Chess Tips to help you improve your game. License: Freeware OS: 9x/NT/2000/ME/XP Size: 1.49 MB
04 Jan 04
22 - Championship Chess Board Game PocketPC (6.20) Discover world-class strategic action anytime, anywhere, on any device! Simple
to learn, yet challenging to master, Championship Chess Pro offers a fun and
exciting gaming experience for casual and professional alike. License: Shareware OS: Palm 4.0 Size: 1.19 MB
5/12/2005
23 - Chess 121 (v5.0) is a chess game that can be played against a friend or the computer. License: Shareware OS: DOS Size: 319 KB
Apr 30, 1998
24 - KChess Elite (32-bit) (v3.5) is a powerful program that lets you take complete control of your chess game. License: 30-day Trial OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000 Size: 1 MB
Feb 1, 2000
25 - ChessPartner (5.3c)[Buy Now] Love chess but can't find a real person to play with you? ChessPartner is a chess program that will fulfill your need. It features 3D pieces, a database, the ability to save games, the option of online play, print functions, and sound effects. In License: 30-day Trial OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000 Size: 5791 KB