Chess Engines

The Chess Engines application is designed to enhance your chess experience by providing a collection of powerful open-source chess engines that can be integrated into compatible chess GUI applications on Android devices. This app does not include a graphical user interface of its own and is meant to be used in conjunction with a chess GUI that supports the OEX (Open Exchange) protocol.

Included Chess Engines

The application features native executables for the following renowned chess engines:

• Stockfish 17: The latest iteration of the Stockfish engine, known for its exceptional performance and continuous improvements. Learn more at Stockfish 17.

• Stockfish 16.1: A slightly older but still highly effective version of Stockfish, offering robust chess analysis. More details at Stockfish 16.1.

• Clover 7.0: An open-source engine that provides strong chess analysis capabilities. Explore it further at Clover 7.0.

Recommended Chess GUIs

To make the most of these engines, we recommend using the following chess GUI applications:

• Analyze your Chess (free): A user-friendly chess analysis tool available for free on the Google Play Store. Download here.

• Analyze your Chess Pro (paid): An advanced version of the free app, offering additional features for a more comprehensive chess analysis experience. Download here.

How to Use

To integrate these chess engines with the recommended GUIs, follow these steps:

1. Open your chosen chess GUI application.
2. Navigate to the Engine Management Screen.
3. Access the Overflow Menu.
4. Select Install Open Exchange Engine.
5. Choose the desired chess engine(s) from the list provided by the Chess Engines application and proceed with the installation.

What's New in Version 1.4

Last updated on Sep 8, 2024

• The latest version now includes Stockfish 17, Stockfish 16.1, and Clover 7.0 engines, ensuring you have access to the most recent and effective chess analysis tools.

By integrating these powerful engines into your preferred chess GUI, you can elevate your chess analysis and gameplay to new heights.