
beChess
A downloadable project for macOS
Overview
A powerful, modern chess interface designed for players and analysts who demand performance and flexibility. Built from the ground up with efficiency in mind, beChess combines a sleek, intuitive interface with blazing-fast performance.
Key Features
📁 PGN File Support
Load and save games in standard PGN format. Import your game collections, export your analyses, and share games seamlessly.
🧩 Interactive Board Editor
Create and edit chess positions with an intuitive board setup tool. Easily adjust piece placement, set up puzzles, or recreate positions from books and videos.
📝 Full Game Annotation
Add comprehensive game annotations including comments, variations, and symbolic annotations. Organize your chess knowledge effectively.
🎨 Visual
- Custom board themes
- Custom app themes
- Custom chess pieces
- Create marks on board
🤖 Chess Engines
Compatible with any chess engine supporting the UCI protocol. Use Stockfish, lczero, or your favorite engine for deep analysis.
Coming Soon
- Windows Support
- Linux Support
Beta Status ⚠️
| Updated | 2 days ago |
| Status | In development |
| Category | Other |
| Platforms | macOS |
| Author | fbeline |
| Made with | SDL |
| Tags | Chess |
| Average session | A few seconds |
| Languages | English |
| Inputs | Keyboard, Mouse |
| Content | No generative AI was used |
Download
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Development log
- Update: UI polish, audio improvements, and smarter analysis4 days ago
- Batch of improvements15 days ago
- Auto Game Analysis18 days ago
- Themes, PGN Drag & Drop, and More22 days ago
- Board custom themes35 days ago
- Board editor40 days ago




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