
    Help for Playing Real-Time (REAL.HLP)  Zchess Version 1.5


    Zchess Help For Playing Games
    -----------------------------
    For help with the play menu, request help when you are in an OPEN
    section.  This help will describe differences for REAL sections.

    Time Controls
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    Clocks for REAL sections are set according to the section name
    according to the following:

              REAL1     5 minutes for all moves
              REAL2     10 minutes for all moves
              REAL3     20 minutes for all moves
              REAL4     40 minutes for all moves
              REAL5     60 minutes for all moves
              REAL6    120 minutes for all moves
              REALx     30 minutes for all moves

   The default is 30 minutes.  Shareware versions will only support
   real-time sections named REAL, hence the time controls will be 30
   minutes for all moves.


   Time Adjustments
   ----------------

   As the game progresses, you will see your opponent's time adjusted
   after each of his moves.  Time is controlled by the players section,
   hence the control for your opponent is controlled by his section.
   Time begins as soon as a move is received and the board is updated,
   and continues until a move is submitted.  The time in transit for
   a move to be sent and received by the other session is not charged
   to either player.  However, your session will maintain a time estimate
   for your opponent which runs whenever your clock is not running.
   The time for your move to be sent and received plus the time for your
   opponent's move to be sent and received is included in your time estimate.
   It is this time which is being subtracted by the time adjustment.


   Takebacks
   ---------

   Taking back moves is not allowed in the Real Time sections, so be
   careful.





