Scid on the go
Scid on the go

Scid on the go

Board

| Gerhard Kalab

Play on PC with BlueStacks or from our cloud

  • Overview
  • Game Features
  • How to Play

Page Modified On: June 19, 2025

Play Scid on the go on PC or Mac

From the innovators and creators at Gerhard Kalab, Scid on the go is another fun addition to the World of Board games. Go beyond your mobile screen and play it bigger and better on your PC or Mac. An immersive experience awaits you.

About the Game

Scid on the go brings powerful chess database tools right to your fingertips. Whether you want to sift through countless grandmaster games or check out your own chess progress, this app gives board game fans a practical, feature-rich environment to explore every nook of chess history. Load up your game files, dig into positions, and even tap into game analysis—anywhere you happen to be.

Game Features

  • Massive Game Database Support
    Keep all your Scid (Shane’s Chess Information Database) files handy and browse giant databases with ease. Think millions of games at your disposal—search and replay to your heart’s content.

  • Flexible Search Options
    Hunt through games using player names, event details, dates, results, ECO codes, ELO ratings, or even filter by material and specific positions. There’s a search for just about every need.

  • Favorites & Clipboard Tools
    Mark those memorable games as favorites for quick access later. Want to copy or paste moves or board setups? Super easy with clipboard features.

  • Game Editing & Variations
    Tinker with the board, explore alternative lines, and record your own variations. Try out moves, edit positions, and see how scenarios might play out without leaving the app.

  • Autoplay & Study Mode
    Sit back and watch games play through automatically with adjustable timing, or switch to study mode when you want to focus on specific openings or endgames.

  • PGN Import and Export
    Bring in PGN game files from the internet or other sources. Perfect for reviewing or sharing epic games, all organized within your personal library.

  • Built-in Chess Analysis
    Tap into Stockfish 10 or add your favorite chess engines for in-depth analysis. Let the computer crunch variations or point out those sneaky blunders.

  • Experimental Features
    Mark games for deletion, experiment with editing, and keep your collection organized (note: some cleanup features need Scid on your PC for the full effect).

  • Connect with External Tools
    Need to pull in positions from other programs? You can connect with apps like ChessOcr for an extra layer of flexibility.

Scid on the go fits both casual players and serious enthusiasts, and if you ever want to manage all this on a bigger screen, BlueStacks smoothly brings everything over to your PC.

Get ready for a buttery smooth, high-performance gaming action only on BlueStacks.

Game Features

Enhancements

  • Macros
  • Multi Instance
  • Multi Instance Sync
  • Script
  • Enhancements
Macros

Macros

Automate the predictable in Scid on the go and transform your gameplay with Macros. Get access to inventive Macros in the BlueStacks Macro Community
Multi Instance

Multi Instance

Play Scid on the go on one window. And chat with your friend on the other. Press CTRL + Shift + 8 to open the Multi-Instance Manager. And start creating fresh instances or clone an existing one.
Multi Instance Sync

Multi Instance Sync

Play Scid on the go with the power of Multi-Instance Sync. Replicate what you are doing on the main instance on all other instances. Level up faster, play more.
Script

Script

Script your way to gaming glory in Scid on the go with BlueStacks Script. Write and run a set of commands to automate repeated tasks. Trigger the command by assigning it to any key.
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How to Download and Play Scid on the go on PC or Mac

  • Download and install BlueStacks on your PC or Mac

  • Complete Google sign-in to access the Play Store, or do it later

  • Look for Scid on the go in the search bar at the top right corner

  • Click to install Scid on the go from the search results

  • Complete Google sign-in (if you skipped step 2) to install Scid on the go

  • Click the Scid on the go icon on the home screen to start playing

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Minimum System Requirements

With BlueStacks 5, you can get started on a PC that fulfills the following requirements.

  • Operating System

    Microsoft Windows 7 or above, macOS 11 (Big Sur) or above

  • Processor

    Intel, AMD or Apple Silicon Processor

  • RAM

    at least 4GB

  • HDD

    10GB Free Disk Space

Note:

* You must be an Administrator on your PC. Up to date graphics drivers from Microsoft or the chipset vendor.

Scid on the go - FAQs

  • How to play Scid on the go on Windows PC & Mac?

    Play Scid on the go on your PC or Mac by following these simple steps.

    • Click on 'Play Scid on the go on PC’ to download BlueStacks
    • Install it and log-in to Google Play Store
    • Launch and play the game.
  • Why is BlueStacks the fastest and safest platform to play games on PC?

    BlueStacks respects your privacy and is always safe and secure to use. It does not carry any malware, spyware, or any sort of additional software that could harm your PC.

    It is engineered to optimize speed and performance for a seamless gaming experience.

  • What are Scid on the go PC requirements?

    Minimum requirement to run Scid on the go on your PC

    • OS: Microsoft Windows 7 or above MacOS 11 (Big Sur) or above
    • Processor: Intel, AMD or Apple Silicon Processor
    • RAM: Your PC must have at least 4GB of RAM. (Note that having 4GB or more disk space is not a substitute for RAM)
    • HDD: 10GB Free Disk Space.
    • You must be an Administrator on your PC.