Java Open Chess is a project written in Java in NetBeans IDE. There is possibility to play for 2 players on local computers and via network connection. There is also an option to play versus quite weak computer oponent. Stronger computer oponens will be implemented soon.

ATTENTION: Requires Java 1.8 or higher!

Features

  • 2 local players game
  • 2 network players game (as client and as server)
  • 1 player mode (versus CPU)
  • Tabbed window - each game in separate tab
  • Each tab can be both client and server in case of network game
  • Save game in chess notation (in both PGN and FEN)
  • Load game in chess notation (in both PGN and FEN)
  • Game clock
  • Chat during network game
  • Partialy themable interface (chessboard and pieces)
  • Move history with move back / move forward in local game and over internet
  • Requires Java 1.8 or higher!

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License

GNU General Public License version 3.0 (GPLv3)

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  • You have my full respect. Thanks for your work, it's an amazing way to learn Java! Luigi Usai, Verona University, Italy
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  • Nice work ! Great project.
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Additional Project Details

Operating Systems

Linux, BSD, Mac, Windows

Languages

Polish, English

Intended Audience

Education, Developers, End Users/Desktop, Other Audience, Testers

User Interface

Java Swing

Programming Language

Java

Related Categories

Java Board Games, Java Turn Based Strategy Game, Java Chess Games

Registered

2010-06-27