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== Where to get Gnuchess ==
== Where to get Gnuchess ==
The Gnuchess activity is '''not yet''' available for download from the [http://activities.sugarlabs.org Sugar Activity Library]: [http://activities.sugarlabs.org/en-US/sugar/addon/??? Gnuchess]
The Gnuchess activity is '''not yet''' available for download from the [http://activities.sugarlabs.org Sugar Activity Library]: [http://activities.sugarlabs.org/en-US/sugar/addon/4593 Gnuchess]
The source code is available on [http://git.sugarlabs.org/sugarchess on the Sugar Labs Gitorious server].
The source code is available on [http://git.sugarlabs.org/sugarchess on the Sugar Labs Gitorious server].
== Using Gnuchess ==
== Using Gnuchess ==
;New game: Start a new game.
;New game: Start a new game.
;Undo: Revert last move (When playing against the robot, the last two moves are reverted.)
;Undo: Revert last move (When playing against the robot, the last two moves are reverted.) Note that undo is disabled when playing remotely over the network.
;Hint: Used to offer a hint to the current player
;Hint: Used to offer a hint to the current player
;Message area: Current status, e.g., Hint, Check, Checkmate, et al.
;Message area: Current status, e.g., Hint, Check, Checkmate, et al.
[[Image:Gnuchess-edit-toolbar.png]]
[[Image:Gnuchess-edit-toolbar.png]]
;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)
[[Image:Gnuchess-view-toolbar.png]]
[[Image:Gnuchess-view-toolbar.png]]
;White: Display of White's most recent move
;White: Display of White's most recent move
;Black: Display of Black's most recent move
;Black: Display of Black's most recent move
;Default: Use default pieces
;Sugar: Use Sugar colors on pieces
;Custom: Use custom pieces
[[Image:Gnuchess-configure-toolbar.png]]
[[Image:Gnuchess-configure-toolbar.png]]
;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
;Play against a person: Take turns on the same computer
;Play against a person: Take turns on the same computer or an opponent on the network (button will change colors when playing over the network)
[[Image:Gnuchess-custom-toolbar.png]]
[[Image:Gnuchess-custom-toolbar.png]]
=== 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.
* The file saved to the Journal is in portable game format (PGN).
* The file saved to the Journal is in portable game format (PGN).
=== Additional notes re sharing ===
* The Sugar colors of ones opponent appear on the 'human' button.
* Only the sharing can start a new game.
* Resuming is somewhat broken in Version 1.
== 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 ==
[[Category:Activity]]
[[Category:Activity]]
[[Category:Activities]]