Alternatives to Forward Chess
Interactive chess ebook reader with embedded engine. If that's not for you — or you want to try something different — here are apps that overlap on features and use cases.
Scid vs. PC
Steven Atkinson and contributors
Open-source database and analysis powerhouse.
Free
Windows · macOS · Linux
Chess King Learn
Chess King (Convekta)
Huge Convekta course catalog in one app.
Free
4.8Web · iOS · Android
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Chess.com
Chess.com, LLC
The default home of online chess.
Free · from $6.99/mo
4.5Web · iOS · Android
Stockfish Chess
Stockfish contributors (app by Daylen Yang)
The world's strongest engine, free and open source.
Free
iOS · macOS · Windows
Chess Position Trainer
Stefan Renzewitz
Veteran flash-card repertoire trainer for desktop.
Free
Windows
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ChessBase
ChessBase GmbH
The professional's database and analysis suite.
From €199 one-time
Windows · Web · macOS
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Chessify
Chessify AI
Cloud-powered Stockfish analysis on your phone.
Free · from $9/mo
Web · iOS · Android
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Lichess
Lichess (non-profit)
Free, open-source chess. Forever.
Free
4.8Web · iOS · Android