GreenChess is a Mac app that enables you to practice your chess playing skills directly from your computer.
You can customize the appearance of the interface according to your needs, change the gameplay speed, annotate match moves, and so much more. Configuring the app's settings is very simple, even if you're a beginner computer user.
Once the match begins, the clock will start counting down the time you spend making your chess piece move (the clock stops after you finish your move and resumes once it's your turn again). Furthermore, the app will display information about the match on the right side of the interface. You will know which chess pieces were moved and where. This feature might come in handy when building new strategies.
The application comes with two disadvantages: it lacks options to pause and resume the clock and doesn't provide you with a Hint option.
Still, the program is open source. Hence, you have nothing to lose if you decide to give it a try on your Mac.
Pros
- Lets you save game progress for later
- Keeps track of your chess piece moves
- Allows you to annotate your match
- You can take snapshots of the board
Cons
- Lacks an option to pause and resume the clock
- Doesn't feature hint option