CARA
Chess Analysis and Review Application
Version 2.8.9
A full-featured desktop application for analyzing and reviewing chess games. CARA helps you understand your games, identify mistakes, recognize patterns, and improve your chess understanding.
A few highlights
Some distinctive features of CARA are:
Download as App Bundle
Pre-built bundles include all dependencies and run without a separate Python install. Download availability is checked automatically when you load this page.
macOS users: Official macOS App Bundles are Developer ID–signed and notarized by Apple. After unzipping, open the app normally; the first launch may show a one-time “downloaded from the internet” confirmation — choose Open. If Gatekeeper still blocks the app, see the installation instructions in the manual or this Q&A post for troubleshooting.
Linux bundles are published as .tar.gz per architecture when available. For manual installation from source, see the README.
For manual installation or other platforms, see the README.
Resources
Access the source code, contribute to the project, read the user manual, or watch video tutorials to learn more about CARA's features and capabilities.
Companion app
Chess Recorder
Record over-the-board games by voice on iPhone or iPad, export PGN, then open them in CARA for full desktop analysis and review.
