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09-17-2006, 02:13 PM
A pre-release version of ChessGenius for S60 3rd edition phones..
ChessGenius for S60 3rd edition phones. ChessGenius will run on all S60 3rd edition phones including the Nokia 3250, 5500, E50, E60, E61, E62, E70, N71, N73, N80, N91, N92 and N93.
A pre-release version is available now on this page. Please try it and report any comments, problems, bugs or suggestions to richard@<hidden>
Notes:
This version is not Symbian signed so you will get an "untrusted supplier" warning during install. If it does not install on your phone please change the "software installation" setting on your phone to "All".
See:
tools/application manager/options/settings/software installation=”All”
A License Key is required to unlock all the features of the download. A free License Key will be given to anyone who finds a bug or makes a suggestion that we implement. ChessGenius will be available for purchase in the next few days
Features
Supports all S60 3rd edition phones.
The display adjusts so that ChessGenius runs full screen on all phones. All screen resolutions are supported including 176x208, 208x176, 240x320, 320x240, 352x416 and 416x312
Free updates.
After purchase you will be entitled to free updates to ChessGenius for S60 3rd edition phones.
Incredibly strong play
Excellent play even on the 'instant' level
Small and compact
ChessGenius.sis is only 135 KB in size and requires only 170 KB on your phone
Thirty playing levels
Ten easy levels. ChessGenius makes deliberate mistakes
Ten time based levels. Instant, 1 sec, 2 sec, 3 sec, 5 sec, ... 3 mins
Ten Blitz levels. Whole game in 1 min, 2 min, 3 min, 5 min, .... 120 min. The Chess Clocks count down in these levels. You lose if you run out of time
Game information
The last moves of the game
Chess Clocks. Total White and Black time and move time
Main line. For example, the line may show:
"1.03 05 cxd4 Nxd4 Nc6 Bb5" This means that:
ChessGenius is winning by 1.03 pawns. Search depth = 5, and line of moves. ChessGenius is planning cxd4 and expects Nxd4 in reply etc
Set-up position
Any legal position can be entered
Take back and Step forward
Take back moves to start of game and Step forward to end of game. Easy take back and step forward with shortcut keys
Hint
Let ChessGenius suggest your move
Players
Play against ChessGenius, against another player or watch ChessGenius play itself
Analyze game
Like 2 player mode but ChessGenius calculates continuously and shows its thinking. Useful for replaying games to see where mistakes have been made or for playing over an imported PGN Master game
Rules of Chess
Understands all the rules of Chess including, en-passant, under promotion, castling, draw by repetition and the 50 move rule. Announces a draw if there is insufficient material to win
Save and Load games
Games can be saved and loaded in PGN format. Games are saved to the "notes" application and can be edited and transferred
Tutor option
ChessGenius will warn if a blunder / weak move is played and give the option of take back
Big chessboard option
Choose between two chessboard sizes
Hash tables
ChessGenius uses hash tables for strong fast play
Board colours
Choice of 6 board colours
Show legal moves option.
After selecting a piece ChessGenius shows where the piece can move to.
Show last move option.
ChessGenius can indicate the previous move.
Smart move entry option.
This can reduce the number of key presses to enter moves.
Takeback all and Forward all commands.
Navigate to start and end of game with single command..
Option to keep backlight on for longer
Supports English, German and French
ChessGenius for S60 3rd edition phones. ChessGenius will run on all S60 3rd edition phones including the Nokia 3250, 5500, E50, E60, E61, E62, E70, N71, N73, N80, N91, N92 and N93.
A pre-release version is available now on this page. Please try it and report any comments, problems, bugs or suggestions to richard@<hidden>
Notes:
This version is not Symbian signed so you will get an "untrusted supplier" warning during install. If it does not install on your phone please change the "software installation" setting on your phone to "All".
See:
tools/application manager/options/settings/software installation=”All”
A License Key is required to unlock all the features of the download. A free License Key will be given to anyone who finds a bug or makes a suggestion that we implement. ChessGenius will be available for purchase in the next few days
Features
Supports all S60 3rd edition phones.
The display adjusts so that ChessGenius runs full screen on all phones. All screen resolutions are supported including 176x208, 208x176, 240x320, 320x240, 352x416 and 416x312
Free updates.
After purchase you will be entitled to free updates to ChessGenius for S60 3rd edition phones.
Incredibly strong play
Excellent play even on the 'instant' level
Small and compact
ChessGenius.sis is only 135 KB in size and requires only 170 KB on your phone
Thirty playing levels
Ten easy levels. ChessGenius makes deliberate mistakes
Ten time based levels. Instant, 1 sec, 2 sec, 3 sec, 5 sec, ... 3 mins
Ten Blitz levels. Whole game in 1 min, 2 min, 3 min, 5 min, .... 120 min. The Chess Clocks count down in these levels. You lose if you run out of time
Game information
The last moves of the game
Chess Clocks. Total White and Black time and move time
Main line. For example, the line may show:
"1.03 05 cxd4 Nxd4 Nc6 Bb5" This means that:
ChessGenius is winning by 1.03 pawns. Search depth = 5, and line of moves. ChessGenius is planning cxd4 and expects Nxd4 in reply etc
Set-up position
Any legal position can be entered
Take back and Step forward
Take back moves to start of game and Step forward to end of game. Easy take back and step forward with shortcut keys
Hint
Let ChessGenius suggest your move
Players
Play against ChessGenius, against another player or watch ChessGenius play itself
Analyze game
Like 2 player mode but ChessGenius calculates continuously and shows its thinking. Useful for replaying games to see where mistakes have been made or for playing over an imported PGN Master game
Rules of Chess
Understands all the rules of Chess including, en-passant, under promotion, castling, draw by repetition and the 50 move rule. Announces a draw if there is insufficient material to win
Save and Load games
Games can be saved and loaded in PGN format. Games are saved to the "notes" application and can be edited and transferred
Tutor option
ChessGenius will warn if a blunder / weak move is played and give the option of take back
Big chessboard option
Choose between two chessboard sizes
Hash tables
ChessGenius uses hash tables for strong fast play
Board colours
Choice of 6 board colours
Show legal moves option.
After selecting a piece ChessGenius shows where the piece can move to.
Show last move option.
ChessGenius can indicate the previous move.
Smart move entry option.
This can reduce the number of key presses to enter moves.
Takeback all and Forward all commands.
Navigate to start and end of game with single command..
Option to keep backlight on for longer
Supports English, German and French