ICC Java Interfaces
When you play on the ICC, you need to run software (called a client or interface)
on your computer to connect, display a chess board, chat, and let you make moves
using the mouse. We recommend that you download and install the client designed
specifically for your operating system from the list on the left. Playing through
Java, which is supported on a wide variety of platforms, is also possible. There
are two kinds of Java interfaces: applets and applications.
Java Applets
Java applets are different from the other interfaces in that they are run directly
from your browser. Use a java applet if you just want a quick game without installing
anything.
Jin Applet: a full-featured interface with no installation needed
Jin Applet by Alexander Maryanovsky is by far the fanciest
of the applet interfaces, and is similar to our Windows interface BlitzIn in
its appearance and capabilities. You can customize the font, chessboard and so forth,
and it will save your preferences on the central server, so that wherever you go, be it
an Internet Cafe, a public library or a friend's house, your preferences go with you.
You can also download and install Jin as a Java application, see below.
You have more information in the Alexander Maryanovsky's website.
CoffeeHouse: our original Java interface
CoffeeHouse is an advanced java interface
that can be used to access the ICC. If you have a suitable browser, CoffeeHouse
is easy to use, requires no installation, and allows you to access nearly
all of ICC's features.
EasyChess: the introductory Java interface
EasyChess is intended to demonstrate only
the most basic features of ICC. EasyChess is extremely easy to use, requires
no installation, and should enable you to start to play instantly. However,
you will not be able to access the more advanced features of ICC.
Java Applications
Java applications are downloaded and installed like any other program. They
are a good option if you can't use a regular client or want to use the same
client on more than one operating system.
Jin
Jin
by Alexander Maryanovsky is a full-featured Java application interface for ICC.
Note: In order to run Jin you need a Java Runtime Environment. If you
do not already have it installed, you may obtain it from one of the following
sources:
- For Windows you will not usually have to install anything in addition to Jin. To use it fully, however, install the latest Java Runtime Environment for Windows. You may also need to install that if Jin doesn't work, or
doesn't work properly out of the box.
- For Linux
- For FreeBSD
- All modern Macs have Java preinstalled.
- You have more information in the Alexander Maryanovsky's website.
ChessViewer Utility for Webmasters
ChessViewer is not an interface to ICC but
rather a Java utility for putting chess games onto web pages.
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