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the stage of the game, and whether or not the FAST level option is on.

7.4 Infinite search

Level 73 is an infinite level. King Arthur will take as long to move as you want him to, or until he finds a mate position in

ing. In this mode, King Arthur will search faster and look more deeply into the position. Press > or < to turn FAST on or off. Press CLEAR to exit options mode.

7.6 Random level option

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KING ARTHUR

CHAPTER 8:

TEACHING AND TRAINING FEATURES

his search. Level 73 is perfect for problem solving (see Chapter 10). You can also play against it. When you are tired of waiting for King Arthur to move, press the MOVE key while the computer is thinking, and the computer will stop thinking and play the best move it’s found so far.

7.5 Fast level option

Press LEVEL, then OPTION. The display will indicate options.

First the display will show the “FAST” option. “FAST” uses a more selective search for think-

Press the OPTION key until the display shows “RAND,” which stands for “random.” “RAND” allows King Arthur to choose between good moves randomly so that you get to practice and play against differ- ent responses. Press > or < to turn “RAND” on or off. Press the CLEAR key to exit options mode.

King Arthur offers four major teaching and training programs that provide you unique and enjoyable ways to get to be a very strong chess player. You can access all of them by press- ing the MODE key and selecting the training feature you want by using the > key.

8.1

Piece Training Positions

You can practice in eight dif- ferent training positions. There are five special mini-games and three mating-practice positions.

The mini-games

The most famous and success- ful chess teachers in the world take their beginning students from the simple to the complex by having them play “mini- games” of chess that concentrate on just one or more types of pieces. Even advanced players practice these basics, just as a concert pianist continues to practice the scales so that they

remain second nature. Like any great trainer, your King Arthur will play you these special prac- tice games.

Press MODE until “TrAIn” is displayed. Then press >. Look at the LCD to see which of the mini-games are displayed. You’ll see that the mini-games always include the king and pawns for both sides. In fact, one mini- game contains just this material. The other four mini-games use kings and pawns, but add a dif- ferent single piece to the exer- cise—knight, bishop, rook, and then queen.