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K-Chess for Windows 2.0
Copyright (c) 1993-95 by Rob McDonell, ARK ANGLES
All Rights Reserved
SUMMARY
Product: K-Chess for Windows
Version: 2.0
Description: Windows Chess program
Required: AT or higher with 2MB memory and Windows 3.x
Registration: Australia A$20 incl shipping
International A$24, US$20, £12.50, Dm33, ¥2000 incl shipping
Archive: KCHESW20.xxx
Author: Rob McDonell
Distributor: ARK ANGLES
P O Box 190
Hazelbrook NSW 2779
AUSTRALIA
Phone: (047)588100 or Intl+61-47-588100
Fax: (047)588638 or Intl+61-47-588638
Internet: 100237.141@compuserve.com
CompuServe: 100237,141
ABOUT THIS PRODUCT
K-Chess for Windows is an instructional Chess program which allows play
between two players, a player and the computer, or the computer against
itself. It has full keyboard and mouse control, context-sensitive help,
several types of hints, and on-screen calculation of the best moves.
Games can be saved to disk.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS
ONE LINER:
Educational chess program for Windows
SHORT DESCRIPTION:
K-Chess for Windows is an educational Chess program which shows its own
calculations as it works. It has various types of hints and help, several
modes of play, move undo and redo, and fully keyboard or mouse controlled.
MEDIUM DESCRIPTION:
K-Chess for Windows is a Chess program which allows play between two
players, a player and the computer, or the computer against itself. It
has full keyboard and mouse control, several types of hints and help, and
on-screen calculation of the best moves. Games can be printed and saved.
K-Chess shows where a piece can move, and what pieces threaten a square.
Best lines of attack are displayed for both players several moves ahead.
And any move can be taken back or replayed back to the start of the game.
LONG DESCRIPTION:
K-Chess for Windows is a flexible Chess program which actually lets you
see what it is doing, and so helps you to learn to play better. The
computer will help you in several ways, such as showing where a piece
can move, and what pieces are threatening a particular square. Best
lines of attack are displayed for both players for several moves ahead.
Multi level undo and redo is also available so that moves may be reviewed
and/or replayed at any time.
The game can be between two players, one player and the computer, or the
computer against itself. Play black or white. There is full keyboard
and mouse control, and extensive help. Games may be printed, and saved
to disk for later use.
The game is customisable, allowing various restrictions on playing time
and different hinting levels.
KEY WORDS:
Shareware, Games, Chess, Menus, Windows, Mouse, Strategy, Board.
PRODUCT FEATURES
1. K-Chess for Windows allows play between two players, one player and the
computer, or the computer against itself.
2. Moves may be made in normal drag-and-drop fashion with a mouse, or may
be entered from the keyboard.
3. The game has additional education value as the computer displays its
own workings, and offers several different kinds of asssistance.
4. The computer opponent's time may be limited per move or per game.
5. Games may be saved and reloaded at any time.
6. This version provides an upgrade path for users of K-Chess for DOS.
DISTRIBUTION POLICY
Shareware Vendors have permission to copy and redistribute this program on
the following conditions:
1. The product is distributed in its entirety without modification directly
from the Shareware Installation Disk. Loader programs and documentation
files may be added, and the product may be bundled with catalogues or
other Shareware.
2. The product is identified as Shareware in all catalogues and labelling,
and recipients informed that the program requires further payment to
ARK ANGLES for use beyond the 60 day evaluation period;
3. Only a reasonable copying and distribution fee of not more than A$10 or
US$7 is charged.
4. ARK ANGLES has not requested in writing that the Vendor cease further
distribution.
Vendors who inform ARK ANGLES that they wish to distribute this product will
be sent updates and other new programs periodically.
An arrangement is available for reputable Shareware vendors who would like
to accept registrations for ARK ANGLES products for a commission. No stock
has to be kept. Contact ARK ANGLES for details.
ELECTRONIC DISTRIBUTION
Placing of this program on bulletin boards and the like is encouraged. The
contents of the Shareware Installation Disk should be packed into a single
file with a popular file archiving and compression program.
FILES ON THE INSTALLATION DISK
The Shareware Installation Disk contains the following files. No copy of
the program may be distributed unless all files are included.
BWCC .DL_ Common controls dynamic link library
CATALOG .EXE Catalogue of other Australian software
FILE_ID .DIZ Program description for bulletin boards
SETUP .EXE The installation program
KCHESSW .EX_ The main program
KCHESSW .HL_ The online Help file
KCHESSW .TXT Product and installation information
ORDERFRM.TXT Order Form
REGISTER.TXT Registration and support information
SAMPLE .KC_ A sample saved game
VENDOR .TXT Vendor and distribution information