Decaf is no longer being supported by CDay. I am now working on Raptor, Decaf's successor http://code.google.com/p/raptor-chess-interface/ .

Decaf version: 1.1.1

Decaf is a java 1.5 (or better) chess client for the free internet chess server. It runs on linux, windows, and Mac OS X.

Currently the software is in a released state. All known major bugs have been fixed. If you uncover a new bug or would like to request a feature feel free to report an issue in the Issues tab, or participate in the Google Groups link. If you would prefer you can also email me at carsonday@gmail.com or message cday on fics.

Decaf is licensed under GNU GPLv3. All of the chess sets and many of the ideas for Decaf came from the famous windows interface Thief which is under GNU GPL. Many of the chess sets in thief came from other GPL projects.

Subversion is now up to date. Trunk is currently used for the decaf 2 release. To download the source code for the last official release use the release number in tags.

Graphics Artist Wanted:

If you enjoy creating images, icons, chess sets, and background images Decaf would love to have you as a team member. You need not be able to code, and your ideas will be seriously considered even if they require code changes. You will also be listed as a decaf team member, and have input in the direction of the project. If interested please contact cday by email or on fics.

Decaf Team:

Carson Day (cday): Coded the initial decaf version,.(Project Manager, Core Developer)

John Nahlen (johnthegreat): Finding and fixing bugs, adding enhancements for the decaf 2 release. (Core Developer)

Sergei Kozyrenko (kozyr): Developed the Seek Graph and is working on Crafty support and Queued Premove. (Core Developer)

Ludens (Ludens): Developed the windows installer, active tester. (Tester,Installation Developer)

Links:

• ScreenShots
• OSXInstallGuide
• LinuxGenericInstallGuide
• DecafFromKDE
• WindowsInstallGuide
• ChangeLog
• HowToChangeSounds
• HowToAddGreetAndSaluteButtons
• HowToCustomizeToolbarsBugEarAndPopups
• HowToCustomizeSetsAndSquareBackgrounds

Shout Out To Beta Testers:

Without these people decaf would not be where it is today!

• krell for his Linux testing, many bug finds,sound issues, and good suggestions.
• mega oub for his great bug finds and track downs.
• mastertan for his OSX testing, many bug finds, and good suggestions.
• pitfall for his good suggestions and wiki files.
• TheTactician for his great suggestions, testing, and bug finds.
• abducted for his sound ideas, and new sound files.
• StrategyMaster for his reduced sound files.

• And all the others who helped during beta testing and are constantly discussing ways to improve Decaf with me!