Dasher

ICC Dasher is the recommended Windows program for connecting and playing on the Internet Chess Club. Designed as the replacement for ICC's classic Windows software, BlitzIn, Dasher offers much the same functionality in a more intuitive graphical user interface especially designed to allow new members to quickly find their way around ICC, while adding such powerful new features as an embedded chess-engine.

Dasher 1.5.6 has been released! Changes in this version.

1) Download Dasher 1.5.6 (7 MB)

Translations available - click here to download Dasher in other languages.
Having problems with a newer version? Download Dasher 1.5.0

2) Run the downloaded file. This will install it on your computer.

A trial membership requires Dasher or BlitzIn. If you use a different
interface or OS, you can claim a free trial by validating with PayPal.

ICC Dasher Screenshot

For answers to common questions, see "help dasher". For a list of changes since the previous versions, see the release notes.

Some key features:

Chess engine for off-line play and examine-mode analysis
Nice new piece sets
Settings dialog allowing a lot of customization
Preview of board display options
Country flags for played and observed games and when viewing player profiles
Tabbed console
Popup chat windows
Tournament interface
New examine mode markings
Figurine algebraic notation
Channels list
Profile window
Bughouse buttons
Contextual help
A skinned interface
Menu icons, larger toolbar buttons, and in general, a slicker look

Dasher

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