Software Catalog

My Contributions

PGN Tools is my Windows desktop GUI for working with PGN files and databases — one program that replaces the older single-purpose utilities I used to publish.

Name	Release	Language	Direct Link	Repository
PGN Tools	2026-06-20	C#	Direct	Repo

Essential Chess Software

The databases, analysis suites, and engine tools most players end up wanting.

Cutechess

Free / Open source

GUI and command-line tools for running matches and tournaments between chess engines. The de facto standard for engine testing.

Website Source

ChessBase

Commercial

The leading commercial database and analysis suite, with huge game collections (Mega Database) and deep engine integration.

Website

SCID

Free / Open source

Shane's Chess Information Database — a free program for storing, searching, and studying large collections of games.

Website

Scid vs. PC

Free / Open source

An actively maintained fork of SCID with a refined interface, gameplay, and analysis features. An excellent free database for most players.

Website

SCID Resources

Reference

The SCID project's own hub of compatible add-ons — game databases, player data (ratings and photos), opening books, engines, and endgame tablebases.

Open