NetChess 2

NetChess 2 is known as a free yet very useful Graphical User Interface (GUI) for playing chess game. This software can be used to play chess between two players over network using TCP/IP (LAN) or in Internet/Intranet.

To send instant message (chat) while playing chess To observe the chess game played between two players over network To play chess between two players on the same board As PGN, FEN, EPD converter. As PGN, FEN or EPD gave viewer. This can also be used to load the games and analyze using chess engines.

Major Features: This software can be used:

1. To play chess between two players over network using TCP/IP (LAN) or in internet/intranet (Network vs Network)
2. To send instant message (chat) while playing chess
3. To observe the chess game played between two players over network
4. To play chess between two players on the same board
5. As PGN, FEN, EPD converter. This can be used
   • To convert PGN to FEN or EPD format
   • To convert FEG to PGN or EPD format
   • To convert EPD to PGN or FEN format
6. As PGN, FEN or EPD gave viewer. Load multiple games. This can also be used to load the games and analyze using chess engines
7. To play chess using chess engines (Supports engines with WinBoard 1, 2 and UCI 1, 2 protocols)
   • Human vs Chess Engine with White side.
   • Human vs Chess Engine with Black side.
   • Chess Engine with White side vs Chess Engine with Black side on the same board.
   • Chess Engine with White side vs Chess Engine with Black side over network (in two different machines).
8. To play with chess engines on the same board or over network
9. To play chess using Internet Chess Servers (ICS)
10. To play chess via email
11. To animate the loaded game and analyze
12. To set the current move to Engine and take control at later stage and many more features.