Saitek chess manual White at Top, Countdown Clock, Ticking Sound, Coach Mode

The next time you end up with a bad position a few moves after the end of an opening variation, the computer will “remember” that particular opening line. In the future, then, the computer will play that same opening whenever possible. This allows you to try out different moves and strategies, in an attempt to become more familiar with that opening, and thereby strengthen your play!

4.4 White at Top

Options: top: black / white

Want to depart from the usual standard and have the computer play the White pieces from the top of the board? Then try out this feature by selecting top: white at the beginning of a new game! Start your game by pressing ENTER, and the computer will make the first move for White from the top of the board.

Note: When the computer plays White from the top of the board, you’ll notice that the Kings and Queen are positioned differently, and the board notation is automatically reversed.

4.5 Countdown Clock

Options: clock: up / down

Normally, the computer defaults to the clock: up option, displaying the elapsed time. Activating the Countdown Clock option, however, will display the remaining time instead. Here’s how to differentiate between the clocks symbols at a glance:

[/ ] Countup Clocks (White/Black)

{/ } Countdown Clocks (White/Black)

Note that the Countdown Clock option is only available in combina- tion with the Tournament and Speed Chess Levels.

4.6 Ticking Sound

Options: ticks: off / on

Turning this option on will activate a ticking sound that simulates a chess clock. You can create the atmosphere of a championship chess tournament in your very own living room!

4.7 Coach Mode

Options: coach: off / novice / inter. / adv. Activating Coach Mode allows the computer to look over your

shoulder while you play, watching what you do and offering help if you

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