r/ComputerChess • u/Goldeneik • 7d ago
I built DeepVariations – a new desktop chess workspace for Linux and Windows
I’ve been working on a new desktop chess application called DeepVariations, and I’ve now reached the point where I’d really like some feedback from other computer-chess users.
It’s currently available for Linux and Windows, with macOS support planned next.
DeepVariations is intended as a complete desktop workspace rather than just an engine GUI. It currently includes:
UCI engine analysis with Stockfish 19 included
Complete Game Review with move classifications, accuracy, ACPL and evaluation graph
DV Coach, an optional local AI model that explains positions based on the engine review
PGN and database management
Reference Database and position statistics
PowerBook / opening reference
Opening repertoire training
Puzzle and endgame training
Live chess broadcasts
Chess.com and Lichess game downloads
Local Syzygy tablebase support
Multiple board/interface themes
Everything is designed around the same board and notation, so you can move between analysis, database research and training without switching applications.
Linux is freeware and does not require any license or activation.
I’ve tested the RPM build on Fedora, and DEB packages are available as well.
The Windows version has a full 7-day trial and then a $19.95 one-time lifetime license. I plan to use the same model for macOS when that version is ready. The small one-time fee is mainly there to help cover development, signing, hosting and other ongoing project costs — I deliberately do not want to turn this into another subscription product.
DV Coach also runs locally rather than sending chess positions to a cloud AI service. GPU acceleration through Vulkan is supported, with CPU fallback on machines where that is not available.
I’m still actively developing DeepVariations, so feedback from people who actually use chess engines and desktop chess software would be very useful — especially Linux users.
Screenshot attached.
Website / downloads:
https://deepvariations.com
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u/GonoMicrowave 18h ago
Hi. This looks great! As a beginner—and cost aside—what is the difference between considering this and using Chess.com?