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Chess Software consists of the following categories:

  • Chess game playing software - From humble origins in the 1950s, chess game playing software has advanced to the point where software that can challenge top level human players is available off the shelf. Some programs can be used as a Chess Engine--stand-alone without a friendly user interface.
  • Chess game viewing software - PGN (Portable Game Notation) has emerged as the standard way to transfer Chess games on the internet. Chess game viewing software is dedicated to viewing and editing PGN. Some viewers can be configured to use a Chess Engine to analyze positions.
  • Chess database software - Chess database software allows efficient searching over a large collection of games. Search criteria can be by players, when the game was played, position reached in the game, opening played, or any of a number of other criteria. Usually chess databases can be configured to use a Chess Engine to analyze positions.
  • Chess instruction software - Generally these programs interactively quiz their users to improve their play.
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