diff --git a/knights/knights.desktop b/knights/knights.desktop
index 603108c..62e359b 100644
--- a/knights/knights.desktop
+++ b/knights/knights.desktop
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@ Icon=knights.png
 MiniIcon=knights.png
 Name=Knights
 Name[de]=Knights
+GenericName=Chess Game
 Comment=A graphical chess interface
 Comment[de]=A graphical chess interface
 InitialPreference=1