For chess fans, this software will make them happy. NetChess is a tool which allows you to play chess with your friend online or over the local network. With regards to this latter, you must install the program on each machine. Then, just configure a player as a host so that the others can connect via the IP address and start playing. In order to allow the player to discuss, NetChess offers them an easy-to-use chat window. When a game is over, it is recorded and can be viewed at any time.
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