would otherwise take much longer to compute. Turning this option off makes the program switch to a powerful Brute Force algorithm. This search method minimizes the risk of an occasional oversight. Note that the Problem Solving Levels always use the Brute Force method.
b. Easy Mode
On:+EAsy Off:-EASy
Want to beat your computer more often? Try turning on Easy Mode, which prevents the computer from thinking on your time. This weakens all the playing levels without affecting the computer’s time controls.
Normally, as described in Section 2.10, the computer thinks on your time, using the time you are contemplating your next move to think ahead and plan its strategies. This is part of what makes your computer such a tough opponent. By using Easy Mode to make all the levels weaker, you effectively have many more levels to choose from!
c. Random Play
On:+rand
Turn this option on for greater variety of play. Instead of selecting one single best move, the computer will then choose one of the best moves to play by consulting its
d. Book On/Off
On:+book
If you ever want to completely lock out the computer’s
e. Full Book
On:+bk:FL Off:-bk:FL
Turning on the Full Book option gives the computer the freedom to choose any move from its
With this option on, you may see the computer make some question- able moves. This is because its
are played. While the computer would not make these moves on its own, it needs to know how to respond to them in the best way. Therefore, when you turn on the Full Book, the computer could potentially play one of these moves.
f. Passive Book
On:+bk:Pa
Selecting the Passive Book option forces the computer to give preference to passive openings and closed positions when deciding which lines to play. If this option is selected, the Active and Tournament Book options are disabled.
g. Active Book
On:+bk:at
When this option is activated, the computer will give preference to active lines and open positions when deciding which lines to play. If this option is selected, the Passive and Tournament Book options are disabled.
h. Tournament Book
On:+bk:tn Off:-bk:tn
When you turn the Tournament Book option on, the computer is forced to always select the best possible line of play in every opening. While this results in the best chess play, it also narrows down the computer’s choice of moves by limiting its available book lines. If this option is selected, the Active and Passive Book options are disabled.
5.3 Rotating Display Options
Normally, the LCD Module’s display shows the time for the player to move. However, the computer can also display other information, as described in Section 4 (Info Mode). The Rotating Display feature works
IMPORTANT: The Rotating Display feature is only activated
WHILE THE COMPUTER IS THINKING.
Press OPTION twice to select the Rotating Display Options. Then use the BLACK/> and WHITE/< keys to select the options you
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