capers

Capers Project is a software implementation of the popular game of draughts. It offers a visual interface for "checkers engines" that can search for the best possible move on a given board. With Capers, you can play against the computer or study past games from PDN files.

While it can be enjoyed as a game, Capers is more akin to an office application. It lacks the social aspects of a typical game, such as entering a café and chatting with opponents. However, it does an excellent job of providing a pleasant experience with Martin Fierz's powerful checkers engines.

One significant advantage of Capers is that it is open-source software, meaning you can share and modify it to your heart's content. The accompanying file COPYING provides detailed information on distribution and derivation, so you can feel secure in your tinkering.

Recent updates to Capers include the addition of the Cake engine, further enhancing its ability to provide challenging gameplay. Overall, Capers Project provides an excellent platform for those looking to hone their draughts skills or simply enjoy a game against a formidable computer opponent.