Where Is the XBoard Config File?
XBoard chess GUI user settings with system master defaults.
Last updated
XBoard reads user settings from an rc file in home. System master defaults sit under etc for fallback. Saves happen on exit or on demand.
Manuals across versions agree on this pair. Keep backup to the home file and leave system defaults alone.
Where XBoard stores this, by platform
~/.xboardrc
User settings saved on exit or request in home rc. System master defaults under etc beneath. User values win throughout.
Frequently asked questions
How do I back up XBoard?
Copy the rc file with the app closed. System defaults stay untouched. Restoring means putting the file back before launch. Settings save on exit or on request.
Home or system file?
Standard installs defer to the home rc file for reads and writes. The system conf provides master defaults beneath. User values always win.
Notice an outdated path? Let us know.