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 a weak computer opponent.

Java Open Chess Features:

2 local players game

2 network players game (as client and as server)

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: short and long syntax)

Load game in chess notation (in both: short and long syntax)

Game clock

Chat during network game

Partially themable interface (chessboard and pieces)

Move history with move back / move forward in local game and over internet