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9.
TRAINING FUNCTION (Training Key)
This function is to help the novice player.
•
When it is your turn to move press the TRAINING key and the display will
show the "
from
" square of the first piece with a legal move. If you continue to
press the TRAINING key the computer will show you the "
from
" square of all
pieces with at least one legal move. You may cycle through this step as often as
you wish.
•
Once you have chosen a piece (square position is shown on display) press the
ENTER key to confirm this and then press the TRAINING key again, this time
the display will show each legal square to which the piece can be moved to.
•
If you wish to make the move shown on the display press ENTER key and your
NOVAG AMETHYST will make its counter-move.
If you like to make any other move execute the move of your choice by gently
pressing onto the
"from"
and
"to"
square and the computer will reply accordingly.
Note:
To clear the display whilst in TRAINING mode press the CLEAR key and
the display will show "
" or "
" .
10. MOVE SUGGESTION (Hint Key)
The computer can suggest moves if you are not sure how to continue your game,
which is a great tutoring feature.
When it is your turn to move press the HINT key and the computer will show the
move it considers the best for the colour to move. You can accept any suggested
move or may make a move of your own choice. If you accept the suggested move
(shown on display) press the ENTER key and the computer will then reply with its
counter-move. If you decide to make a move of your own choice enter this move
and the computer will then show its counter-move.
Note:
The suggested move is the best possible move in this position calculated by
the NOVAG AMETHYST at the level preset by you.
11. TAKE BACK A MOVE (Take Back Key)
If you make a move which is legal but weak and you wish to retract it (not normally
allowed in chess but your computer is also a learning aid) this is achieved as
follows:
