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;Copy: Copy current game to clipboard (in algrbraic chess notation)
;Copy: Copy current game to clipboard (in algebraic chess notation)
;Paste: Paste a game from the clipboard (in algrbraic chess notation)
;Paste: Paste a game from the clipboard (in algebraic chess notation)
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;Play White: You play White, your opponent plays Black
;Play White: You play White, your opponent plays Black
;Play Black: You play Black, your opponent plays White
;Play Black: You play Black, your opponent plays White
;Easy: This is the minimal setting for gnuchess: "book off" and "depth 1"
;Easy: This is the minimal setting for gnuchess: [http://www.gnu.org/software/chess/manual/gnuchess.html#Command-list "book off" and "depth 1"]
;Hard: This is default setting for gnuchess, which includes "book on"
;Hard: This is default setting for gnuchess, which includes "book on"
;Play against the computer: The computer will move automatically
;Play against the computer: The computer will move automatically
=== Additional notes ===
=== Additional notes ===
* In order to castle on the King's side (O-O), move the King to the g file.
* In order to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castling castle] on the King's side (O-O), move the King to the g file.
* In order to castle on the Queen's side, move the King to c file.
* In order to castle on the Queen's side (O-O-O), move the King to c file.
* When the King is put in check, its square will flash
* When the King is put in check, its square will flash
* When given a hint, the squares of the piece to move and its destination are flashed. Also, the hint is displayed in algebraic notation.
* When given a hint, the squares of the piece to move and its destination are flashed. Also, the hint is displayed in algebraic notation.
== Learning with Gnuchess ==
== Learning with Gnuchess ==
There is a rich history and long tradition of chess. It is arguably a fun way to engage in strategic thinking. It it is fun.
== Extending Gnuchess ==
== Extending Gnuchess ==
The basic rules of chess are involute in Gnuchess. However, you can have some fun with the graphics. When you share, your custom artwork is shared with your opponent, so each side can design their own look and feel.
== Where to report problems ==
== Where to report problems ==
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