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;Copy: Copy current game to clipboard (in | ;Copy: Copy current game to clipboard (in algebraic chess notation) | ||
;Paste: Paste a game from the clipboard (in | ;Paste: Paste a game from the clipboard (in algebraic chess notation) | ||
[[Image:Gnuchess-view-toolbar.png]] | [[Image:Gnuchess-view-toolbar.png]] | ||
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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 | ||
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=== 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. | ||
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== 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 == | ||
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