
Electronic Talking Chess Board Set
K698
Instructions for Use
Please read and retain these instructions for future reference
v001: 16/03/22
Page No. 20
ESC
Returns from a sub-menu to the Main Menu, or from the Main Menu to normal playing
conditions. Used in some other cases to clear a message from the bottom line and allow play to
proceed.
SWAP
Makes the computer play next, i.e. swap sides with you. At the start of a game, press SWAP if
you want the computer to play first. When the computer is “thinking”, SWAP interrupts it.
HELP
Displays a scrolling message which states what options you have available.
LEGAL
In Chess, after pressing a piece, you can press LEGAL to see what moves this piece may make.
WHY ?
You can press WHY ? for further explanati
on when (a) you receive a Chess “tutor” message, or
(b) the computer indicates that your solution to a Chess exercise is wrong.
RESET
Returns to the situation when the batteries were first loaded. Can be used in the event of a
problem you do not understand.
8 APPENDIX: THE RULES OF CHESS, CHECKERS AND REVERSI
8.1 HOW TO PLAY CHESS
8.1.1 The chessboard and pieces
Each of the players (“White” and “Black”) begins with 16 chessmen, or pieces, of his own colour –
namely
one
king,
one
queen,
two
rooks,
two
bishops,
two
knights
and eight
pawns.
KING
QUEEN
ROOK
BISHOP
KNIGHT
PAWN