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The next time you end up with a bad position a few moves after the
end of an opening variation, the computer will “remember” that
particular opening line. In the future, then, the computer will play that
same opening whenever possible. This allows you to try out different
moves and strategies, in an attempt to become more familiar with that
opening, and thereby strengthen your play!
4.4 White at Top
Options:
top: black
/
white
Want to depart from the usual standard and have the computer
play the White pieces from the top of the board? Then try out this
feature by selecting
top: white
at the beginning of a new game!
Start your game by pressing ENTER, and the computer will make the
first move for White from the top of the board.
Note: When the computer plays White from the top of the board,
you’ll notice that the Kings and Queen are positioned differently, and
the board notation is automatically reversed.
4.5 Countdown Clock
Options:
clock: up
/
down
Normally, the computer defaults to the
clock: up
option,
displaying the elapsed time. Activating the Countdown Clock option,
however, will display the remaining time instead. Here’s how to
differentiate between the clocks symbols at a glance:
[
/
]
Countup Clocks (White/Black)
{
/
}
Countdown Clocks (White/Black)
Note that the Countdown Clock option is only available in combina-
tion with the Tournament and Speed Chess Levels.
4.6 Ticking Sound
Options:
ticks: off
/
on
Turning this option on will activate a ticking sound that simulates a
chess clock. You can create the atmosphere of a championship chess
tournament in your very own living room!
4.7 Coach Mode
Options:
coach: off
/
novice
/
inter.
/
adv.
Activating Coach Mode allows the computer to look over your
shoulder while you play, watching what you do and offering help if you
